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Buffalo Sabres Player Rankings: Ranking the forwards from 2022-23

By Sion Fawkes

Mar 9, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) makes a pass during the second period against the Dallas Stars at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) makes a pass during the second period against the Dallas Stars at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Buffalo Sabres season ended over a week ago, but who ended up as the top forward on the team? Was it Tage Thompson, or did someone else take the gold?

The Buffalo Sabres had a strong group of forwards this season, even if they had two rookies in the lineup, a cast-off, and even a couple of players who underperformed in previous seasons. Come the end of the year, this group grew up more than perhaps any other, and it reflected in the chemistry they developed time and again in 2022-23.

So today, we’re counting down the names of the team’s top 15 forwards from last season. Who took the top spot in this season’s rankings? Keep reading for more.

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Mar 17, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Vinnie Hinostroza (29) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports /

Ranking the Buffalo Sabres forwards from 2022-23

15 – Vinnie Hinostroza

Vinnie Hinostroza finished the season with 11 points, two goals, and nine assists in 26 contests. He was mainly used as an extra skater this season and at one point, the Buffalo Sabres tried to trade him. Don’t expect him to return next season.

14 – Lukas Rousek

Lukas Rousek is only ranked so far down the list because he appeared in only two games, but they were a pair of solid performances to say the least. Look for him to contend for a spot next year, that’s if he doesn’t return to Europe, as Pro Hockey Rumors reported.

13 – Jordan Greenway

Greenway struggled when he first arrived in the Queen City, but he started showing flashes later on. He also seemed to score some wild goals from time to time. Hopefully, he becomes a permanent staple in the lineup, but he has some ground to make up.

12 – Victor Olofsson

You’d think someone with 28 goals in a single season would be ranked higher. But Victor Olofsson showed us he’s nothing more than a streaky player who offers little more than the ability to score goals in clumps.

11 – Kyle Okposo

I actually thought Kyle Okposo played better than many think. But his slow speed kept him from maximizing the skill-set he still has. He could and probably will return next season, albeit in a limited role.

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