Brandon Biro
One of my favorite prospects in the Buffalo Sabres organization, Biro managed a one-off in the NHL late in 2021-22. He may get a few more looks this year if the Sabres need him in Buffalo, much like Malone. But you can expect Biro to continue to build on his success in Rochester.
In 2020-21, Biro saw action in 15 games, about half of Rochester’s contests, before playing for the team full-time in 2021-22. There, he had 41 points in 48 games, with 12 goals, proving that even undrafted free agents can succeed in professional hockey.
I am excited to see what Biro can do in his second full season with Rochester. And if he plays well in 2022-23, he could be a dark horse to join the Sabres as a potential fourth liner in 2023-24. He made an incredible jump last year, and that trend may very well continue.
(Statistics provided by Hockey DB)