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The top 10 best players on the Buffalo Sabres roster in 2022

By Sion Fawkes

Apr 12, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 13, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres left wing Victor Olofsson (71) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens center Mike Hoffman (68) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

Player #6 – Victor Olofsson, RW

I debated on placing Olofsson higher on this list, but it’s hard to justify doing so for a player who, despite seeing time on the Buffalo Sabres first line late last season, didn’t get hot until February. Okay, Olofsson had a good October, but his three-month drought without a goal remains staggering, regardless of his eventual improvement.

There are a few players listed both above and below Olofsson who I have said can move up in time, and he is no different. But to move into the Top Five, Olofsson must remain consistent in the scoring arena this season at even strength.

Until last year, the power play, preferably from the circle, was his niche. That changed somewhat in 2021-22. But after just one season of seeing a strong scoring output at even strength, Olofsson has to prove he can do this consistently. If he can, then look for him to creep up a spot or two.

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