Position: Center
Age: 21
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 190 lbs.
2014-15 team: Buffalo
Acquired: Drafted in the 1st round (14th overall) in the 2012 draft
Last year's ranking: 3
The Latvian Locomotive was the Sabres only All Star last season. Although he was boosted by the voting fervor from both Buffalo and Latvian fans, he was likely the most worthy member of the team at the time. He may never be a superstar, but it's an incredibly good sign of depth that he likely will be their third line center going forward.