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Buffalo Sabres: 3 forwards who will return in 2022-23

By Sion Fawkes

LAVAL, QC, CANADA - JANUARY 5: Sean Malone #14 of the Rochester Americans in control of the puck against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on January 5, 2019 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images)
LAVAL, QC, CANADA - JANUARY 5: Sean Malone #14 of the Rochester Americans in control of the puck against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on January 5, 2019 in Laval, Quebec. (Photo by Stephane Dube /Getty Images) /
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LAVAL, QC – APRIL 08: Sean Malone #17 of the Rochester Americans skates against the Laval Rocket during the third period at Place Bell on April 8, 2022 in Laval, Canada. The Laval Rocket defeated the Rochester Americans 4-3 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

Sean Malone

Malone has just two games of NHL experience. But he enjoyed a renaissance in Rochester, finishing the season with 37 points in 39 games, 20 of which went for goals. He may have ended up on the Sabres main roster had it not been for an unfortunate injury. But nonetheless, Malone bounced back and played some respectable hockey.

He also scored seven points (2 + 5) in 10 playoff games, showing that his productivity was not just limited to the regular season. He will return to the organization and may start the season on Rochester’s top scoring line.

Don’t be surprised if he makes a few cameo appearances for the Sabres next season. Especially if the injury bug strikes again. Overall, Malone makes for an outstanding depth signing.

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