Many NHL pundits state the Buffalo Sabres have one of the best prospect pools in the NHL. So where does it rank against the Atlantic Division?
You really don’t need to be an NHL expert to know just how good the Buffalo Sabres prospect pool is. When you had the first overall pick in 2021, plus a dynamic duo dominating the AHL and two outstanding NCAA goaltenders, it’s not hard to see sources like The Athletic having ranked the Sabres so highly in February 2022.
But how do they rank against the other prospect pools in the Atlantic Division? Are any of the Sabres current division rivals deeper and more talented in the prospect arena? Let’s see if anyone can top them. Here is how the Buffalo Sabres prospects rank alongside the rest of the Atlantic.
How does the Buffalo Sabres prospect pool rank against the Atlantic Division? Team #8 – The Boston Bruins
Just about every prospect ranking has the Boston Bruins clocking in at eighth place and when pitted against the entire NHL, 32nd. Their pool is so shallow, NBC Sports reported The Athletic failed to rank a single Bruins prospect in their top 50.
So who is the most exciting prospect in Boston’s system? Fabian Lysell, a former 21st overall pick projecting to become part of the middle six down the road, with potential to work his way onto the top line. He’s rated average to above average in just about every aspect of the game,
John Beecher and Mason Lohrei are two other potential standout prospects. Beecher, a center, saw spotty scoring last season while Lohrei is a former 58th overall pick whose skating desperately needs to improve. Neither, however, project to play higher than the bottom six or pairing if they make it to the NHL.