‘When it comes to climbing back into playoff contention, the Sabres are taking a long-term view by building a large new core of young players taken through the draft to go with trade acquisitions such as Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner. The Sabres have tried it another way as well, drafting Sam Reinhart and Jack Eichel and then going all-in on veteran acquisitions such as Robin Lehner, Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly. The latter approach, of course, didn’t work and the franchise has gone through a full reset.’
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In Matthew Savoie, Sabres possess talented, unique prospect
‘“He’s quiet, he’s reserved, he’s confident, he’s driven,” Patrick said. “It’s a unique combination because he is more, I wouldn’t say laid back, but he’s quiet, he’s introspective. He thinks before he says anything. On the ice, on the bench, he wants to be the guy, he wants to play when the chips are down, he wants to play in all situations.”‘
Breaking down the Sabres’ roster for the 2022 Prospects Challenge
‘Savoie, Kulich, and 16th-overall pick Noah Ostlund all signed entry-level deals in July. Ostlund will spend this season in his native Sweden and thus will not be at the Prospects Challenge. Savoie will return to WHL Winnipeg if he does not make the NHL club; Kulich is eligible to spend this season with Rochester.’