With the Buffalo Sabres officially eliminated from the playoffs all eyes now turn to the offseason. With plenty of cap space, a burgeoning young core of players, and a plethora of picks in the 2022 NHL Draft: it’s fair to say there is a lot to be optimistic heading into the summer.
One of the first questions I normally receive when talking about a draft class is a comparison to past draft classes. While this draft class isn’t as strong as the vaunted 2020 draft: I am very interested in these prospects. While the forwards may have suffered from inconsistencies or failure to meet expectations; the offensive-leaning defensemen have really shown quite well throughout the draft process.