Former Sabres top prospect mysteriously kicked off his team in Europe
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Former Buffalo Sabres prospect Cliff Pu has mysteriously been removed from his team in Europe, the Sheffield Steelers, and nobody seems to know why.
Former Buffalo Sabres prospect Cliff Pu has mysteriously been removed from the roster of the his current club, the Sheffield Steelers of the United Kingdom's Elite Ice Hockey League.
The circumstances behind Wu's removal from the Steelers remains a mystery, as the team released a statement saying that he's no longer associated with the club and only mentioned "club conduct policies".
The statement from the Steelers reads:
Cliff Pu is no longer associated with the club with immediate effect.
This decision has been taken in line with its club conduct policies.
The club will not be making any further comment at this time. - Sheffield Steelers
This decision has been taken in line with its club conduct policies.
The club will not be making any further comment at this time. - Sheffield Steelers
Before his removal from the team, Pu had 11 points (4G, 7A) in 18 games played.
Cliff Pu Is A Former Draft Pick Of The Buffalo Sabres
Pu was taken with the 69th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, but he never appeared in a single NHL game.
He played several years for the OHL's London Knights and would bounce around in the American Hockey League, playing with the Springfield Thunderbirds and Cleveland Monsters while also playing with the Florida Everglades and Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL.
He was also included in the trade of the Sabres to the Carolina Hurricanes for Jeff Skinner.
Before being taken by the Sabres, Pu's scouting report via TSN read:
Very smart and industrious centre. Will contribute offensively but not in a prolific manner. Will add elements defensively and be a player who can negate the offensive strengths of the opponent. - TSN
He was projected as a No. 3 two-way forward.
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