‘This was a bounce-back year for Laaksonen after he posted only 12 points in 46 games with Ilves of Finland’s Liiga last season. Laaksonen signed his entry-level contract with the Sabres in June 2020. With the AHL season facing a late start, Laaksonen opened this season with Liiga’s Lahden Pelicans. He had 12 points in 20 games before he left for North America.’