Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
University of Wisconsin–Madison.
He was drafted by the Sabres in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft. McCabe spent three seasons playing for the Wisconsin Badgers in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Men"s Division I Big Ten Conference. In his junior year, McCabe"s outstanding play was rewarded with a selection to the 2013-2014 All-Big Ten First Team.
On April 2, 2014, the Sabres signed McCabe to a three-year entry level contract, with the intent of having him join the Sabres" active roster.
He made his National Hockey League debut the following day, skating 16:20 with the Sabres in a 2-1 loss to the Saint Louis Blues.