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BUFFALO, N.Y. - The most talked-about hockey player in Buffalo, home of the Sabres, is a 17-year-old phenom who hasnt even been drafted yet.At 6-foot-1 and 187 pounds, Connor McDavid plays for the Erie Otters, a 90-minute drive from Buffalo in Erie, Pennsylvania. That hasnt stopped Buffalo fans from dreaming of what might be. Its not unusual to spot fans wearing Sabres jerseys with McDavids name stitched on the back, and more than 11,000 people turned up to watch the Otters play the Niagara IceDogs in an Ontario Hockey League game at the Sabres home arena last week.Its pretty weird to think about, McDavid said. Whenever the Sabres lose, my Twitter just kind of blows up. I really cant explain it. Its pretty cool.McDavid and U.S.-born Jack Eichel, a freshman centre at Boston University, are projected to be the top two picks in the draft in June. Win-starved Sabres fans know that that the lower Buffalo finishes in the standings, the better the teams chances are at landing the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft lottery. They were 2-8-1 heading into the weekend.Otters assistant coach Jay McKee can easily explain the buzz by calling the skilled and speedy McDavid a generational player.They should want to get Connor McDavid, said the former NHL defenceman, who played nine-plus seasons in Buffalo. Its not every year in the draft that you can find a guy like that.That was evident in Eries 8-4 win at Buffalo, in which McDavid had a goal and three assists.Playing behind the opposing net, McDavid has such a burst that hes capable of zipping past defenders and getting a shot off from the slot. His most impressive play didnt result in a goal, but drew an audible gasp from the crowd.Killing a penalty, McDavid sped up the right wing where he was shadowed by Niagara defenceman Vince Dunn. With one hand on his stick and without missing a step, McDavid slipped the puck through Dunns legs and wheeled into the middle for a breakaway before being stopped by goalie Brent Moran.Niagara coach Marty Williamson could only smile and shake his head.Ive been in the league 11 years, and I dont think Ive seen a better player, Williamson.Its horrible playing against him, but its fun to watch him play, Williamson added with a laugh. Its almost getting to the unfair stage. Get him to the NHL draft and get him out of here.From suburban Toronto, McDavid started drawing widespread attention in 2011-12. Facing players two and three years old than him, McDavid had 33 goals and 39 assists for 72 points in 33 games for the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. In Erie, the 2013 OHL rookie of the year has combined for 53 goals, 112 assists for 165 points in 119 games in his first two seasons.Just this week, McDavid created yet another stir during practice, when his shot hit the post and the puck exploded into pieces.Were sitting beside scouts, and theyll say, Wow, did you see what he just did? Otters owner Sherry Bassin said. And we say, Yeah, weve seen it 50 times. Its almost like we take it for granted.He doesnt, of course.Ive met a lot of players with a lot of ability that I wish had more character, and a lot of players with a lot of character that I wish had more ability, Bassin said. Put them together, and you get a star. And weve got a few of them. And hes our leader.The only place McDavid Mania hasnt taken hold is the Sabres locker room.I dont like it at all. I think if people put themselves in my shoes, I dont think theyd like it very much either, forward Patrick Kaleta said. In reality, were not doing very good right now. But our focus is what weve got to do. I dont really comment on people talking about players in the upcoming draft.As good as McDavid is on the ice, hes soft-spoken off it. When asked what it will be like playing at the upcoming World Junior Championships in Toronto and Montreal, McDavid replied that he hasnt yet made the Canadian team yet.As for the possibility of being drafted by Buffalo, McDavids fine with that, too.Every NHL city and organization is first class, he said. But if its Buffalo, that would obviously be a tremendous honour.McDavid enjoyed playing in an NHL rink, and the perks that came with touring the Sabres facility before boarding a bus for Eries next game at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.Thats junior hockey for you, he said, referring to the 12-hour bus ride that lay ahead.He wont soon forget his game in Buffalo.It was a little slice of heaven for us, McDavid said. Cheap Canucks Jerseys Authentic . - Vince Wilfork has played only two career games in Kansas City. 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Lee won the gold medal, defending her title from the Vancouver Games.Kevin Glenn was the centre of some short-lived controversy on Tuesday, as the CFL quarterbacks Twitter account appeared to take some shots at his current team the Ottawa Redblacks. "I hear you Im trying to get traded they said it will be either Winn Sask or BC they wont trade me to east I heard bell going to cal," his Twitter account @qterback5 read. "Tell nick (Moore) and Keron (Williams) Ottawa some snakes they lied to me." Glenns agent later told TSN that the account had been hacked and Glenn then sent a tweet denying his involvement in the message. "My twitter has beeen hacked," he wrote.dddddddddddd. "Ive kept quiet about my situation in Ottawa for weeks now, so why would I post something like that. Everyone knows what type of person I am and this is not something in my character." The 34-year-old was selected by Ottawa in the first round of Decembers CFL expansion draft but his time as face of the franchise was short-lived when the Redblacks signed free agent QB Henry Burris earlier this month. Reports state the Redblacks are currently trying to trade Glenn, and that a few teams, including the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, are showing interest. ' ' '