‘The expected ascension of Peterka and fellow mega-prospect Jack Quinn to Buffalo likely nosed out Ruotsalainen. There does not appear to be any open spots among Buffalo’s forward group with the two rookies slotted to be in the lineup. Ruotsalainen got mostly fourth-line minutes in the NHL last season and that would again be his most likely spot in Buffalo.’
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Prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen leaves Sabres to play in Switzerland
‘When prospect Arttu Ruotsalainen examined the Sabres’ depth chart, he apparently saw limited opportunities in Buffalo.’
Ruotsalainen heading to Switzerland to play next year
‘Ruotsalainen did not play well in Buffalo last season, scoring just two goals and two assists for four points in 18 games. That earned him a demotion to Rochester, and it didn’t get any better right away. As it turned out, Ruotsalainen didn’t score in his first seven games, but after that – including the playoffs – he scored 26 goals and 35 assists for 61 points in 60 games.’
Savoie fueled by passion, ‘wants to be the guy’ in NHL for Sabres
‘”I think a lot of my drive comes internal,” Savoie said. “I think I’m always a motivated person, always been dedicated. Just took it in stride and just look to keep improving from it.”‘