The Sabres' emphasis on drafting and development puts a lot of pressure on their best prospects to reach the NHL quickly.
The Buffalo Sabres farm system has received mixed reviews throughout the summer. Some analysts took aim at the franchise for its lack of consistent success in the NHL Draft, while others provided some reasons for optimism when it comes to the club's top prospects.
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff provided his take Monday as part of his ranking of the top 75 NHL-affiliated skater prospects ahead of the 2025-26 season.