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Buffalo Sabres: Meet the five picks signed from the 2021 NHL Draft

By Sion Fawkes

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres skates in his 1st NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres skates in his 1st NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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KITCHENER, ONTARIO – MARCH 04: Josh Bloom #17 of the Saginaw Spirits skates against the Kitchener Rangers during the second period at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 04, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images) /

Josh Bloom

He had a 2019-20 season to forget, scoring just 14 times in 54 games. After the COVID-19 pandemic derailed his 2020-21 season, Bloom returned to the Saginaw Valley Spirit with a vengeance, posting 61 points in 67 games.

It was his best outing to date, and you can expect him to bring even more to the Spirit next season unless he somehow earns a spot on the Sabres main roster. However, given the logjam developing in Buffalo, odds are he will be one of the many odd men out.

But he will get a chance to further hone is skills with the Spirit in 2022-23 and make his AHL debut the following season. Bloom also displays sound leadership qualities and they are something the Sabres will expect him to build on for the upcoming season.

He will further enhance his dynamic skating ability, decision-making with the puck, and shot selection. Look for another career year from Bloom at the OHL level. More on Josh Bloom. 

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