Each month, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Christopher Doerre - aka Knightmare - unveils his power rankings to give readers an early insight into the top 30 prospects ahead of the draft on November 25.As well as attending live games, Doerre pores through match vision, analyses the stats and talks to in

Each month, ESPN.com.au AFL draft expert Christopher Doerre - aka Knightmare - unveils his power rankings to give readers an early insight into the top 30 prospects ahead of the draft on November 25.As well as attending live games, Doerre pores through match vision, analyses the stats and talks to industry sources to ensure he can offer the most insightful analysis.However, these rankings are his personal opinions, and are not reflective of the thoughts of AFL clubs.Aside from his monthly power rankings, Doerre also produces a weekly draft wrap and he will also predict who goes where with his annual phantom draft in November.Knightmares power rankings: JuneKnightmares power rankings: May-- Potential top five on list quality --1. Hugh McCluggage (VIC) Position: Outside midfield Height, weight: 185cm, 75kg Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels Plays like: Jason Akermanis Projected draft range: top 10 Rated last month: 6 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has continued to elevate his standard of performance through division one of the National Under-18 Championships for Vic Country. Scoreboard impact and quality of ball use in combination with his disposal numbers are outstanding. Strengths: - Production - Freakish cleanness at ground level - Incredible finishing ability from all angles, both from set shots and general play - Lowers eyes and finds inside 50m targets?by foot - Excellent crumbing ability, getting to right positions and quickly gaining possession - Instant decision-maker with ball in hand - Quick and accurate disposal by hand and foot - Confidence to play on or move ball on quickly - Football smarts - Strong, clean hands overhead - Marking threat in the air and on the lead - Tackling energy/pressure - Works hard on outside to find space, creates option outside stoppages and provides overlap run - Acceleration to break away from stoppages - Outside run and carry Weaknesses: - Light bodied and can get pushed around in the contest - Attack on the ball - Able but not dominant contested-ball winner or first-possession winner2. William Brodie (VIC) Position: Inside midfielder Height, weight: 189cm, 82kg Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers Plays like: Ryan Griffen Projected draft range: top five Rated last month: 10 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Performed strongly through the midfield for Vic Country. Won a lot of the ball, winning first possession and also impressive with run. Strengths: - Production - Strong performer against more mature bodies - Performs in big games - Grunt work at stoppages with ability to win first possession and distribute by hand - Contested-ball winning ability at stoppages and around the ground - Hits stoppage at speed, winning contested ball on the move and bursting out other side with ball in hand - Wins ground balls at speed on the move - Work rate - Two-way run - Run and carry - Overlap run - Sidestep Weaknesses: - Rushed under pressure - Footskills only average - Contested marking ability - Scoreboard impact3. Harry Perryman (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 184cm, 75kg Recruited from: Collingullie-GP Plays like: Joel Selwood Projected draft range: first round Rated last month: 4 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has played mostly down back for Allies and looked impressive. Can play anywhere. Natural footballer with complete game. Strengths: - Production - Football smarts - Grunt work at stoppages and ability to win first possession - Contested-ball winning ability at stoppages and around the ground - Strong mark overhead with ability to take contested marks - One-on-one ability - Footskills reliable over variety of distances - Quick and clean hands - Versatility to play midfield, back and forward - High workrate and covers the ground well Weaknesses: - Pace and athleticism only average4. Jack Bowes (QLD - Gold Coast Academy) Position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 187cm, 76kg Recruited from: Gold Coast? Plays like: Nick Dal Santo Projected draft range: top 10 Rated last month: 1 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Some less impactful than expected games early on through division one of the under-18 championships sees Bowes fall a few positions. Strengths: - Production - Able to dispose of ball quickly and efficiently in traffic by both hand and foot - Lowers eyes and demonstrates vision and quality use by foot in general play - Scoreboard impact - Football smarts - Capable first-possession winner at stoppages - Clean at ground level and can rove at bottom of packs - Ability to absorb tackles and disposal of ball efficiently when tackled - Capable mark overhead with one-on-one and intercept marking ability - Versatility to play midfield, back and forward - Good sidestep and ability to evade tackles in traffic Weaknesses: - Pace only average - Impact sometimes lacking5. Todd Marshall (NSW/ACT) Best position: Key forward Height, weight: 198cm, 87kg Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers Plays like: Darcy Moore Projected draft range: top 10 Rated last month: 3 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Showing all the attributes to be a star key forward at AFL level, with his speed, agility and cleanness below the knees at his height, plus the fact he hasnt always focused on AFL growing up. The scope to develop is there. Just needs to improve his numbers and become physically stronger. Strengths: - Clean below knees - Agility - Pace - Football smarts - Strong mark overhead - Attacks ball in flight - Height for a key forward - Scope to improve having only this season given up cricket to focus on AFL Weaknesses: - Size and strength - Strength in one-on-one contests - Set shot goalkicking technique needs ironing out, with too much arc on run-up - Limited to playing in front 50m6. Will Setterfield (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 190cm, 79kg Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons Plays like: David Mundy Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 2 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Remaining high on draft board on basis of stoppage work and classy ball use for a 190cm midfielder. Strengths: - Production - Composure and sound decision-making under pressure - Lowers eyes and demonstrated vision and quality use by foot from stoppages - Sidestep and movement in traffic, with ability to create more time and space - Grunt work at stoppages with ability to win first possession and tackle - Contested-ball winning ability at stoppages and around the ground - Strong mark overhead with aerial ability - Versatility to play midfield, forward or back - Scoreboard impact Weaknesses: - Pace only average7. Daniel Venables (VIC) Best position: General forward Height, weight: 186cm, 81kg Recruited from: Western Jets Plays like: Jack Crisp Projected draft range: first round Rated last month: 9 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Consolidating high rating showing a diverse range of AFL-quality attributes with hardness at the ball and tackling standing out. Strengths: - Hard tackling - Contested-ball winning ability - Explosive pace and breakaway speed from stoppages - Scoreboard impact - Finishing ability on the move - Excellent both forward and through the midfield - Damaging ball user by hand and foot - Strong mark overhead Weaknesses: - Can spend some time through the midfield and have an impact without looking like a full-time midfielder - Work rate - Lack of exposed form due to injuries8. Sam Petrevski-Seton (WA) Position: Utility Height, weight: 180cm, 73kg Recruited from: Claremont Plays like: Shaun Burgoyne Projected draft range: top five Rated last month: 7 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: On return from hamstring injury, he has not taken the game on to the level he has in the past. Willingness to go to stoppages and get his hands dirty has been promising. Strengths: - Acceleration - Evasiveness - Ambidextrous kick - Quick, instinctive handballs - Freakish football instincts for where teammates and opponents are - Brilliant, clean ground-level pickups - Plays on at every chance - Finishing ability around goal - Versatility to play midfield, back or forward - Impact per possession Weaknesses: - Can win some contested ball but not dominant contested-ball winner or first-possession winner - Strength - Unclear best position - Inconsistency-- Potential top 10 on list quality --9. Jordan Gallucci (VIC) Best position: Utility Height, weight: 183cm, 75kg Recruited from: Eastern Ranges Plays like: Hamish Hartlett Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 15 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Hurt factor by foot consistently outstanding, with his vision and precision ball use standing out against all competition. Acceleration also highly impressive. Strengths: - Production - Most damaging right foot kick in the draft, with precision kicking off one or two steps - Lowers eyes and demonstrates excellent vision and ability to hit inside 50m targets - Quick, good decision-maker with ball in hand under pressure - Agility - Change of direction - Accelerates away from packs - Line-breaking ability - Football smarts - Reads flight of ball well - Intercept marking ability - Versatility to play midfield, back or forward well Weaknesses: - Can win some contested ball but not dominant contested-ball winner or first-possession winner10. Andrew McGrath (VIC) Best position: Utility Height, weight: 179cm, 75kg Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons Plays like: Stephen Hill Projected draft range: first round Rated last month: 22 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Production, line-breaking ability and impact per possession have been outstanding and require an elevation of McGrath up all draft boards. Strengths: - Production - Acceleration and willingness to accelerate in game with ball in hand frequently - Line-breaking ability - Change of direction - Contested-ball winning ability - Tackling - Stoppage work - Leap - Aerial marking - Strong in one-on-one contests - Reads flight of ball well - Intercept marking - Lifts during most important stages of game - Class and composure with ball in hand - Football smarts - Versatility with great ability down back and through the midfield Weaknesses: - Sometimes lacking consistency by foot11. Ben Ainsworth (VIC) Best position: Forward pocket Height, weight: 179cm, 74kg Recruited from: Gippsland Power Plays like: Jamie Elliott Projected draft range: top 10 Rated last month: 20 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Impact per possession and that vertical leap and strength of hands overhead sees him rise. Strengths: - Vertical leap - Aerial marking? -?Vice-like strong hands overhead - Ability to read flight of the ball - One-on-one marking - Football smarts - Impact per possession - Able to push into midfield - Ground-ball winning ability - Athleticism - Footskills - Vision - Decision-making - Tackling and pressuring Weaknesses: - Conversion in front of goal - Endurance12. Kobe Mutch (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 184cm, 75kg Recruited from: Bendigo Pioneers Plays like: Steele Sidebottom Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 13 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Finding the footy inside the contest and on the outside. Among highest production players in this draft. Lack of an X-factor sees him fall behind a few others. Strengths: - Production - Endurance - Unrewarded outside run - Work rate - Stoppage work - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Distribution by hand - Tackling - Clean hands - Links up - Football smarts - Comfortable kicking with either foot - Two-way runner Weaknesses: - Lacks an X-factor - Clean but not damaging ball user by hand and foot - Pace - Contested marking13. Brad Scheer?(QLD - Gold Coast Academy) Best position: Inside midfielder Height, weight: 184cm, 82kg Recruited from: Gold Coast Plays like: Matt Crouch Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 8 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Still winning the contested ball and among the better stoppage players. However, others with high impact per possession in combination with excellent numbers have moved ahead of Scheer. Strengths: - Production - Stoppage work - Contested-ball winning ability - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Quick distribution by hand at stoppages - Strong tackler - Strong mark overhead - Able play forward and provide a target inside the forward 50m - Able finisher inside forward 50m - Reliable kick Weaknesses: - Run and carry - Endurance - Work rate-- Potential best 15 on list quality --14. Joshua Battle (VIC) Best position: Key forward Height, weight: 192cm, 90kg Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays Plays like: Jack Darling Projected draft range: first round Rated last month: 11 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has proven consistently effective up forward so far this season. Given reported elite endurance he needs to start finding more of the footy further up the field to progress up power rankings. Strengths: - Good goal, mark and contested mark per game numbers in TAC Cup - Lead-up marking -?Strong body - Strong contested mark - One-o-one strength and marking ability - Footskills and vision - Conversion from set shots - Endurance - Clean at ground level Weaknesses: - Unproven versatility (can he also play through the midfield?) - Agility15. Willem Drew (VIC) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 188cm, 78kg Recruited from: North Ballarat Rebels Plays like: Jack Ziebell Projected draft range: second round to third round Rated last month: 12 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has displayed he can play different positions, and shown he has elements to his game that he typically doesnt get the opportunity to in TAC Cup games. Had he received more midfield opportunities through the under-18 titles, he may have had more of an impact. Strengths: - Stoppage specialist - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Strong tackling - Clean below knees - Capable mark overhead - Clean skills and can hit targets by foot - Scoreboard impact - Has acceleration - Versatility to play forward or back as required Weaknesses: - Limited midfield opportunities through the under-18 championships leaves him slightly unproven against the best competition in the country16. Sam Powell-Pepper (WA) Position: Utility Height, weight: 188cm, 83kg Recruited from: East Perth Plays like: Stewart Crameri Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 25 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has demonstrated game-changing ability through the under-18 championships, with impact per possession and ability to frequently hit the ball at full speed and win it what sees him rise. Strengths: - Impact per possession - Wins ground balls at speed on the move - Often hits stoppage at speed, winning contested ball on the move and bursting out other side with ball in hand - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Versatility (strong forward, midfield and back) - Strength of ground-ball winning ability - Scoreboard impact - Explosive pace - Linebreaking ability Weaknesses: - Turnover prone by foot - Contested marking and clean hands overhead17. Jonty Scharenberg (SA) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 185cm, 79kg Recruited from: Glenelg Plays like: Dominic Sheed Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 21 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking:?Moves up on the back of a strong U18 championships, where his ball use by hand and foot were a feature. Strengths: - Production - Precise footskills - Vision - Decision-making - Quick, clean hands - Contested-ball winning ability - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Can get rid of ball when tackled by keeping arms high - Stoppage work - Tackling ability - Finishing ability around goal Weaknesses: - Pace - Athleticism - Versatility - Lack of an X-factor18. Jack Scrimshaw (VIC) Best position: Half-back flank Height, weight: 193cm, 80kg Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons Plays like: Grant Birchall Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: Unrated Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Quality of foot skills from the back half has stood out and looked a class above through the under-18 championships. Strengths: - Production - Damaging and efficient kicking - Vision - Decision-making - Reads flight of ball well - Intercept marking ability Weaknesses: - One-on-one strength - Not suited to playing as a key defender19. Tim Taranto (VIC) Best position: General forward Height, weight: 186cm, 82kg Recruited from: Sandringham Dragons Plays like: Alex Fasolo Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 30 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Doing substantial damage offensively in the front half. Has made it clear how gifted he is with ball in hand. Strengths: - Impact per possession - Hurt factor by foot - Ability to hit inside 50m targets - Vision - Decision-making - Evasiveness - Aerial marking - Strong hands overhead - Versatility to play forward and midfield - Finishing ability around goal - Contested-ball winning ability Weaknesses: - Two-way effort - Work rate - Attack on the ball20. Dylan Clarke (VIC) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 187cm, 85kg Recruited from: Eastern Rangers Plays like: Daniel Cross Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: Unrated Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Proving to be one of the most dominant stoppages players in this draft with his play through the under-18 titles. Strengths: - Production - Stoppage work - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Can get rid of the ball when tackled by keeping arms high - Distribution by hand - Tackling - Clean hands - Endurance - Work rate - Two-way running - Able to play forward as required - Scoreboard impact Weaknesses: - Foot skills - Acceleration - Agility21. Jack Graham (SA) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 183cm, 85kg Recruited from: North Adelaide Plays like: Marley Williams Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 23 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Dominating at stoppages with ability to win first possession and distribute by hand. Showing some pace. If he was a more reliable kick he would be rated more highly. Strengths: - Production - Stoppage work - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Wins 50/50 ground balls - Distribution by hand - Tackling - Clean hands - Hits stoppage at speed, winning contested ball on the move and bursting out other side with ball in hand - Versatility to play a role down back Weaknesses: - Inconsistent ability to hit targets by foot - Not a marking threat overhead--Projected best 15-25 on list standard--22. Tim English (VIC) Best position: Ruck Height, weight: 203cm, 86kg Recruited from: South Fremantle Plays like: Josh Fraser Projected draft range: first round Rated last month: Unrated Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Skills and ability to find the footy around the ground, and late growth earn English a position in this months power rankings. Strengths: - Late growth, growing from midfield height to ruck height in last three years suggesting physical growth and further football improvement likely - Rate of improvement - Midfield-quality footskills with low, precise kicking to targets - Disposal numbers - Mobility - Clean below the knees Weaknesses: - Lack of size and strength - Tap work and hit-out numbers - Contested marking ability - Scoreboard impact23. Harrison Macreadie (NSW/ACT - GWS Academy) Position: Key defence Height, weight: 196cm, 89kg Recruited from: UWS Giants Plays like: Will Schofield Projected draft range: first round - second round Rated last month: 5 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Has lacked the expected impact down back during the under-18 championships. Strengths: - Pace - Linebreaking ability - Athleticism - Footskills - Vision - Composure with ball in hand - Decision-making - Intercept marking ability - Reads flight of ball well down back Weaknesses: - Unproven versatility (can he play forward?) - Lacks dominant one-on-one ability and one-on-one marking ability24. Jy Simpkin (VIC) Position: General forward Height, weight: 182cm, 72kg Recruited from: Murray Bushrangers Plays like: Jimmy Toumpas Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 18 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Not applicable.?Likely to miss remainder of season with broken leg. Strengths: - Lowers eyes and demonstrates excellent vision and ability to hit inside 50m targets - Composed with ball in hand - Precision kick to target - Finishes well from general play - Scoreboard impact - Pace Weaknesses: -?Contested-ball winning - Scope to play through midfield unclear25. Alex Witherden (VIC) Best position: General defence Height, weight: 186cm, 80kg Recruited from: Geelong Falcons Plays like: Brad McKenzie Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 27 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Not applicable. Out for season with broken leg. Strengths: - Production by position - Clean kick with excellent penetration and hurt factor - Vision to find meaningful targets up the field - Composure and sound decision making with ball in hand - Reads the flight well and intercepts Weaknesses: - Only average pace26. Josh Rotham (WA) Best position: General defence Height, weight: 192cm, 79kg Recruited from: West Perth Plays like: Matthew Broadbent Projected draft range: first round Rated last month: 14 Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Showing promise with athletic and running ability from the back half but a lack of a clear best position makes him difficult to place. Strengths: - Athleticism - Linebreaking ability - Acceleration - Aerial marking - Intercept marking ability Weaknesses: - One-on-one ability - Ability to negate opponents influence - Unclear best position - Unclear ability to play midfield or forward27. Jacob Allison (QLD - Brisbane Academy) Best position: Utility Height, weight: 194cm, 79kg Recruited from: Brisbane Lions Plays like: Trent McKenzie Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: 17 Rational behind ranking/change of ranking: Has shown some signs with long kicking and strength of marking overhead but impact not as high as through the National Under-18 Championships Strengths: - Penetrating (60m kick) - Athleticism - Leap - Acceleration and line-breaking ability - Strong hands overhead - Athletic marking - Contested marking - Intercept marking ability - Strong tackler - Versatility Weaknesses: - Unclear best position - Has he regressed since same time last year? - Strength - Contested-ball winning ability - One-o-one ability28. Shai Bolton (WA) Best position: General forward Height, weight: 177cm, 67kg Recruited from: South Fremantle Plays like: Robin Nahas Projected draft range: first round to second round Rated last month: Unrated Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking: Lively play forward of centre, production and impact per possession move Bolton into this months power rankings. Strengths: - Acceleration - Line-breaking ability - Clean ground-ball winner - Evasiveness - Agility - Composure with ball in hand - Wins groundballs at speed - With ball in hand makes things happen Weaknesses: - Defensive run - Strength - One-on-one ability - Raw - Contested-ball winning ability29. Zac Fisher (WA) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 175cm, 61kg Recruited from: Perth Plays like: Cory Gregson Projected draft range: second round onwards Rated last month: Unrated Rationale behind ranking/change of ranking:?Quality of performance through the midfield during the under-18 championships moves Fisher into the top 30. Production, movement and ball use make Fisher an appealing prospect. Strengths: - Production - Stoppage work - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Tackling - Clean hands - Precise footskills - Vision - Decision-making ability - Acceleration - Agility - Evasiveness Weaknesses: - Size by position30. Jake Pitman (SA) Best position: Inside midfield Height, weight: 177cm, 77kg Recruited from: Norwood Plays like: Sam Gray Projected draft range: second round onwards Rated last month: Unrated Rational behind ranking/change of ranking:?Quality of performance through the midfield during the under-18 championships was difficult to ignore. Production and ball use were terrific. Strengths: - Production - Stoppage work - Ability to win first possession at stoppages - Contested-ball winning ability - Tackling - Clean hands - Precise footskills - Vision - Decision-making ability Weaknesses: - Pace - Scoreboard impact - Versatility Deebo Samuel Super Bowl Jersey . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. Mike Person Super Bowl Jersey . 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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Montreal captain Max Pacioretty liked what he saw from the new-look Canadiens in getting off to a successful start to the season.And Brendan Gallagher looks like hes ready to bounce back from an injury-shortened season.Gallagher scored twice while newcomers Shea Weber, Andrew Shaw and backup goalie Al Montoya made significant contributions in a 4-1 season-opening victory over the injury-depleted Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.You want them to feel comfortable and whether you admit it or not, when you get that first goal or point or win, it takes a little bit of stress off you, Pacioretty said. And Im glad it came early for those guys. They played great.Weber, acquired in a trade that sent P.K. Subban to Nashville, provided grit to Montreals defense and added an assist, when his hard rising shot from inside the blue line was tipped in by Gallagher to put the Canadiens ahead 3-1. Shaw, acquired in a trade with Chicago, scored and Montoya stopped 30 shots in filling in for Carey Price, who is sidelined with the flu.A bit of nerves coming in, Montoya said. I wasnt trying to steal the game. Ive got a good team in front of me. They were fun to watch.Montoya will get a second consecutive start at Ottawa on Saturday after the Canadiens announced Price will not travel.There was no fun for the Sabres, whose injurie woes grew when forward Evander Kane was taken to the hospital for further evaluation after he slammed heavily into the end boards late in the second period.Coach Dan Bylsma had no immediate update on Kanes status, except to say the player was being evaluated for a lot of things internally.Kanes injury is the latest setback for a team that was already reeling a day after second-year star center Jack Eichel sprained his left ankle during practice.Well, theres a little bit of shake your head and snake-bitten a little bit, Bylsma said. You expect to have (injuries) throughout your lineup, and unfortunately you have a rash of them. But thats no excuse for how we need to play. Weve got to keep fighting throough it.ddddddddddddKane was doubled-over in pain as he was escorted off the ice. He was hurt while racing Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin for a loose puck up the left wing in the Montreal zone. Kane reached out for the puck when the two bumped. Kane lost his balance, fell and slid with his left elbow slamming into the boards.The Sabres were also playing minus top-line forward Kyle Okposo (knee) and defenseman Dmitry Kulikov (bruised backside).Matt Moulson scored a power-play goal for Buffalo to briefly cut Montreals lead to 2-1 in the opening minute of the third period.The Canadiens responded with two goals in just under five minutes.Gallagher tipped in Webers shot 6:43 into the third. Shaw then scored by capping a frantic scramble in front after goalie Robin Lehner had already made two stops. Torrey Mitchell also scored for Montreal.We did a lot of good things, Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said. Theres still things that we need to work on and its normal. But its really early in the season. But overall youve got to be satisfied with the win.Game notes Before the game, the Sabres announced they signed general manager Tim Murray to a multiyear contract extension. Murray was hired in January 2014, and was entering the final year of his contract. ... At 18 years and 110 days, Canadiens rookie first-round draft pick Mikhail Sergachev became the fourth-youngest player and youngest defenseman to play a regular-season game in team history. ... Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan listed Eichel on his injury report, and then joked he had no comment about Maple Leafs rookie Auston Matthews scoring four goals in his debut. Nah, Ryan added, it was pretty amazing wasnt it? ... Eichel had his left leg perched on a scooter in making a brief appearance in the Sabres tunnel during pre-game introductions.UP NEXT:Canadiens: At Ottawa on Saturday.Sabres: Play at Edmonton on Sunday in opening four-game road swing. ' ' '