When the Buffalo Sabres signed Evan Rodrigues as an undrafted college free agent out of Boston University in April of 2015. Many people looked at it as the Sabres bringing in Jack Eichel’s college buddy. The club found out just a few days prior they would be selecting second overall in the 2015 NHL draft and presumably would pick Eichel.
Since he’s arrived, the Toronto native has played with a chip on his shoulder. Rodrigues has been a pleasant surprise. He’s worked his way into the NHL lineup on a full-time basis and is becoming an important piece of the roster moving into the future.