3 underrated prospects the Buffalo Sabres must target with the NHL Draft’s 11th pick

Sacha Boisvert, C/Muskegon

As of June 12th, Tankathon has Sacha Boisvert going 23rd overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but there’s a lot to like about his future University of North Dakota product. At 6’2, it’s clear that Boivert has great length, and he also put together a pair of remarkable seasons at the USHL level, with 17 goals and 45 points in the 2022-23 regular season before putting up 68 points and 36 goals in 2023-24. 

Looking at the scouting report from Cap Friendly, they love his compete level, his identity as a scorer, hockey IQ, and ability to contribute on special teams. All of these traits are something the Sabres must add to their system, and Boisvert checks all the boxes. 

As with most draft prospects, we have no idea when he will be ready for the pro game. But Boisvert is also a player who could play all four seasons of his collegiate eligibility, hone his game, add another season of experience in the AHL, and make his NHL debut later. 

The Blue and Gold have a system that doesn’t need to rush anyone, and Boisvert’s current talent and productivity are already at a threshold where he knows how to produce. Now, he just needs to develop, and the high potential player he is means he’s more than deserving of being a potential reach. 

There will be players still on the board who should go before Boisvert when the Sabres pick, but I wouldn’t be disappointed at all if they rolled with the Muskegon product on June 28th.