Buffalo Sabres: Predictions for 28 prospects in 2022-23

LAVAL, QC - APRIL 08: John Peterka #77 of the Rochester Americans and Alex Belzile #22 of the Laval Rocket skate against each other during the second 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)
LAVAL, QC - APRIL 08: John Peterka #77 of the Rochester Americans and Alex Belzile #22 of the Laval Rocket skate against each other during the second 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)
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The Buffalo Sabres have a strong youth movement at the NHL level. But they also have plenty of hot prospects to get excited about.

The Buffalo Sabres organization may have its work cut out for them in the NHL, but the future looks bright considering the sheer number of prospects they have at literally every level in the pool. Today, we are looking at 28 prospects signed to the organization (or an affiliate) and their outlook for 2022-23.

That said, you will not see players like Devon Levi, Mats Lindgren, Erik Portillo, or anyone else who has yet to sign. But if you are looking for an in-depth look at a plethora of prospects, you came to the right place!

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Players jump over the boards as they change lines. The Rochester Americans hosted the Utica Comets at the War Memorial at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester on March 3, 2021. Because of COVID-19 they are currently not allowing fans to watch the game in person. The games can be heard on ESPN Rochester radio station or AHLTV.Amerks Covid Game

The Buffalo Sabres have 28 signed high-profile prospects fans want to follow in 2022-23.

Some will play in the Queen City, others in the AHL, and even others may even play in the junior hockey leagues or overseas. But they have one common denominator: Their odds at playing in Buffalo are pretty good. 

Side note: A few of the prospects listed in today’s slideshow may be under contract with the Rochester Americans as opposed to the Sabres. So you will meet a few prospects who are slated to, barring anything unforeseen, to play in Rochester in 2022-23.

Another important note is that this is NOT a ranking. So you may see some high-profile prospects listed later on in the show while others who are low-end may appear earlier. If you would like a ranking of my top prospects in the system check out this article.

And if you are here to catch an inside look on the current prospects in the organization or signed to an affiliate, stick around. This slideshow will tell you all you need to know.