During the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres selected Brandon Hagel with the 159th overall pick. However, they never signed him to an entry-level contract, but Hagel later landed one with the Chicago Blackhawks. Since then, Hagel has blossomed into a star.
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This is certainly the case early on this season as well, as he has six goals, nine points, and a plus-5 rating in his first seven games this campaign with the Tampa Bay Lightning. In addition, he has four goals and an assist over his last two games.
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With the Sabres needing a top-six scoring forward, it certainly is not the best to see a former draft pick like Hagel thrive with a different team. This is especially so when noting that the Sabres parted ways with him without giving him a chance.
In 300 career NHL games split between the Blackhawks and Lightning, Hagel has 96 goals, 120 assists, and 216 points. During this past season, he had 26 goals and set a career high with 75 points in 82 games. The Sabres certainly could have used this kind of offensive production.
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