3 right-handed defensemen for the Buffalo Sabres at 28th overall

Tristan Luneau, Gatineau Olympiques

Luneau is one of those prospects who could have been a projected first round pick if it wasn’t for knee surgery which affected his play. Instead, he is projected to go between the first and second round, and there is a chance he could even fall to the Buffalo Sabres at 41st overall. But if they like Luneau enough to scoop him up at 28th overall, he’s not much of a reach.

For starters, he possesses a sound two-way game, scoring 43 points and 12 goals with the Gatineau Olympiques. Not bad for a prospect whose play supposedly dipped because of a knee issue this past season.

A smooth, speedy skater, Luneau uses instincts to guide his game and he always seems to be in the right position to either make a play on offense, or to disrupt a play on defense. He skates so well that, in the offensive zone, opponents can lose track of him as he can sneak his way toward the center of the ice and create room for himself. This provides an ample amount of scoring opportunities.

Defensively, Luneau plays a simple yet effective game. He simply keeps the play in front of him. He is also good at keeping himself between the net and the opposing attacker, taking away the middle lane. This forces opponents to improvise, and it often leads them into making erratic decisions with the puck.