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Photo by Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Images Luukkonen, others showcase skill ahead of main camp As the Buffalo Sabres prospects hit the ice this weekend, it quickly became clear which players were simply at another level. There were a few players who rose above and felt like true NHLers — and for good reason. Arttu Ruotsalainen. Brett Murray. J-J Peterka. Mattias … [Read more...] about NHL-Ready Players Still Benefit from Prospects Camp

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images 23-year-old shows up, meets expectations Brett Murray only has two games of NHL experience under his belt, but at 23 years old, he’s considered one of the more experienced veterans at this weekend’s Buffalo Sabres Prospects Challenge. Murray was a steady presence in Friday evening’s game against the New Jersey … [Read more...] about Murray’s Quiet Presence Bolsters Sabres Prospects

Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After his first taste of pro hockey, Samuelsson poised for more The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. It was a combination of six staff writers and over 485 fans that ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 10, 2021. Each participant used their own metric of … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: #13 Mattias Samuelsson

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Johnson, 20, looks ready to make the big leap to professional hockey. The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. It was a combination of six staff writers and over 485 fans that ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 10, 2021. Each participant used their own metric of current ability … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Top 25 Under 25: #14 Ryan Johnson

Photo by Scott Audette/NHLI via Getty Images Where do the Lightning go from here? Over the next few weeks, Die By The Blade staffers will take an in-depth look at each of the other teams in the Atlantic Division as the Buffalo Sabres prepare for the 2021-22 season. Next up: the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last Season’s Results: 36-17-3, 75 points (109 points over an 82 game … [Read more...] about In Depth In The Division: Tampa Bay Lightning