West Seneca native Sean Malone, who played five of his first six pro seasons in the Buffalo Sabres organization, has signed a two-year contract with the SCL Tigers, a Swiss National League team.
Excitement surrounds the Wild yet again.
BUFFALO – At times last season, center Seth Malone said coach Seth Appert would pull him aside and tell him, “You’re right there.” In his return to the Sabres organization, the West Seneca native quickly seized a leading role in Rochester, developing into arguably the Americans’ most versatile presence.
The Buffalo Sabres organization made a good move this week when they re-signed forward and West Seneca native, Sean Malone. While Buffalo Sabres prospect Sean Malone will probably never play a key role on the team’s primary roster, it doesn’t matter.
The Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday rewarded Sean Malone for his breakout year with the Rochester Americans, re-signing the center to a one-year, $750,000 contract.
Buffalo Sabres prospect Sean Malone struggled with injuries during his first season back in Rochester, but his solid play did not go unnoticed. Perhaps no other Buffalo Sabres prospect struggled through a more turbulent career than Sean Malone.
Buffalo Sabres prospect Sean Malone is by far the organization’s most curious case. On one hand, he’s arguably the best player on the Amerks, but his setbacks are mounting.
It took four years for this opportunity to materialize. During his first stint in the Buffalo Sabres organization, the Americans utilized Sean Malone as a checker, often giving him short minutes as their third- or fourth-line center.
BUFFALO – For one season, Sean Malone enjoyed having a fresh set of eyes examine him. The Sabres center impressed the Nashville Predators so much he earned a stint on their taxi squad and a one-game promotion to the active roster.
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