Published: May 06, 2008 04:02 pm            

SABRES

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Forward Nathan Gerbe has signed a three-year deal potentially worth more than $2 million with the Buffalo Sabres, electing to forgo his senior year at Boston College.

The Sabres fifth-round pick in the 2005 NHL draft, the 5-foot-5 Gerbe (GUR-bay) overcame questions about his lack of size by leading the nation with 68 points (35 goals and 33 assists) in 43 games last season. He also played a key role helping Boston College win the NCAA title last month, scoring five goals and three assists over two games.

Gerbe, who’s from Oxford, Mich., will make an NHL rookie maximum $850,000 per season if he plays all three seasons with the Sabres.

The signing was announced Tuesday.

        

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