Prospect Info: Eric Locke (2013, 189th) – '13-14: Saginaw #15 (OHL) – 2014: Not tendered a contract

[dotcommunism]

Anyone know what happened to this guy? Is he out of hockey? He was fairly intriguing for a 7th round pick. I thought he was going to play in Rochester or Elmira this year. He put up 60 points in 48 games in the OHL last year. Or maybe he's injured?

It was reported around the time of the development camp, by Amerks beat writer Kevin Oklobzija, that the Sabres no longer held Locke's rights (https://twitter.com/kevinoDandC/status/488769179303288832). This would indicate that the Sabres did not tender Locke a bonafide offer, and allowed their exclusive rights to lapse after one year rather than being extended for a second year.

 

[Ball1374]

IIRC, Locke wanted a pro contract in his draft year, so he wouldn't play as an overager. We didn't sign him, he played his overage season with Kea, sustained a shoulder injury, and then relinquished his rights. He was, more than anything, a filler guy for Rochester, much like Maxime Legault was in Portland/Rochester 4-5 years ago.

 

[ZeroPT*]

I thought he quit hockey for acting? or was that someone else?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I thought he quit hockey for acting? or was that someone else?

Daigle

 

[dotcommunism]

I thought he quit hockey for acting? or was that someone else?

That was Frederick Roy, back when he retired a few years ago (before, but not immediately before, he played with the Amerks). Roy retired again, apparently, to go to school.

 

[Dex]

That was Frederick Roy, back when he retired a few years ago (before, but not immediately before, he played with the Amerks). Roy retired again, apparently, to go to school.

He did go to school, but I think he is slated to play for his college team - Concordia - starting next season.

 

[dire wolf]

Currently playing for St. Francis Xavier in the CIS. 12 points in 13 games, but he's likelyhood of playing in the Buffalo organization is close to zero now. Not that he isn't a decent player, but we've got too many prospects and not enough seats at the table.

Thanks