‘Lazar had five goals, five assists and 10 points in 38 games for the Sabres but his numbers were dwarfed by his multiple roles — including serving as one of the team’s most prominent penalty killers as well as the designated faceoff man to start overtime. In that slot, he won three draws that directly led to immediate possessions and game-winning goals. The organization raved about his work ethic in Rochester and about the way he impacted the club’s young prospects, and that was a big factor in his promotion to the NHL.’