5 defensemen who will redefine the Buffalo Sabres

By Sion Fawkes | Jan 31, 2022

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 17: Henri Jokiharju #10 talks to Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on December 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

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The Buffalo Sabres have five defensemen playing in the NHL, AHL, and college ranks who will help redefine the franchise within the next three seasons.

While the Buffalo Sabres have struggled in yet another season, they have a nucleus that has either risen or is rising through the ranks. And the sheer talent at defense will be fun to watch sooner than later, with a few prospects listed below having already shown Sabre fans a glimpse of the future.

Each featured player is either 22 or younger as of January 31st, 2022. And while the Sabres have talent at defense next to the names listed below, it’s easy to envision the following five rising stars serving as franchise cornerstones.

Hey, why not think big? These young players are bustling with talent, and a few are even two-way players. Here are the top five defensemen who will redefine the Sabres.

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