Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pipeline
Buffalo Sabres prospect pipeline and farm-system ranking from Hockey Alchemy. Their system ranks 3rd in the NHL.
Farm System Ranking
| Overall | Forwards | Defense | Goalies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 4 | 13 |
System Analysis
The Sabres' system is centered around forward Konsta Helenius, who projects as a top-line center. They also have a decent collection of defensive prospects, though lack a truly elite defenseman. Overall, the system has some solid pieces but lacks high-end talent and a standout goalie prospect, hindering its overall ranking.
Top Prospects
| # | Prospect | Pos | Age | League Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konsta Helenius | C | 20 | 7 |
| 2 | Ilia Morozov | F | 18 | 19 |
| 3 | Daxon Rudolph | D | 18 | 20 |
| 4 | Radim Mrtka | D | 19 | 33 |
| 6 | Topias Leinonen | G | 22 | 140 |
| 7 | Scott Ratzlaff | G | 21 | 159 |
| 9 | Olivers Murnieks | C | 18 | 242 |
| 12 | Anton Wahlberg | LW | 21 | 327 |
| 14 | Prokhor Poltapov | L | 23 | 406 |
| 15 | Yevgeni Prokhorov | G | 19 | 459 |
| 16 | David Bedkowski | D | 19 | 472 |
| 17 | Gavin McCarthy | D | 21 | 519 |
| 18 | Ethan Miedema | LW/RW | 21 | 529 |
| 19 | Aleksandr Kisakov | L | 23 | 546 |
| 21 | Ashton Schultz | 19 | 591 | |
| 23 | Matous Jan Kucharcik | C/LW | 19 | 608 |
| 25 | Olivier Nadeau | R | 23 | 645 |
| 26 | Adam Kleber | D | 20 | 738 |
| 28 | Nikita Novikov | D | 23 | 758 |
| 29 | Isaac Belliveau | D | 23 | 759 |
| 30 | William von Barnekow | C/W | 23 | 769 |
| 31 | Sean Keohane | D | 21 | 833 |
| 32 | Norwin Panocha | D | 21 | 864 |
| 33 | Linus Sjödin | C/RW | 23 | 875 |
| 36 | Jake Richard | 21 | 1,009 |