Development camp was not the only place to see the Buffalo Sabres prospects in action. September’s Prospects Challenge presents another opportunity.
If you are looking to see the Buffalo Sabres prospects in action but you missed development camp, don’t fear, there is still the Prospects Challenge you can look forward to. The event will include top prospects from six NHL franchises, and it will give Sabres prospects a chance to test their skills against those from other organizations.
This puts the Prospects Challenge a rung higher than development camp, since each prospect knew who they were facing and had three days to learn the tendencies of one another. So with the aura of mystery out there, we will get a first-hand look as to just how far along the development curve our favorite prospects are.
What is the Prospects Challenge and who does it involve next to the Buffalo Sabres?
The Prospects Challenge begins on September 15th and will end on September 19th. The Buffalo Sabres prospects are slated to play in three games, with the puck dropping against the Montreal Canadiens prospects at 7pm on the 15th. They will also face prospects from the New Jersey Devils on the 17th at 7pm, before wrapping up play against the Ottawa Senators on the 19th at 1:30pm.
And just like development camp, the event takes place at the LECOM Harborcenter and it will also include prospects from the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins. So, as you may have guessed, the Prospects Challenge is practically a regional event.