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The Sabres are proud of their prospects. They should be. They’ve amassed a stable of youngsters who spur jealousy around the NHL.
The question is when will these players arrive in Buffalo?
A few of the prospects will begin trickling through town during the 2015-16 season, led by center Sam Reinhart. The 2016-17 edition of the Sabres will see a number of young players with prominent roles, including forwards Hudson Fasching, Nick Baptiste and Justin Bailey. The opening-night roster for 2017-18 could feature most of the marquee prospects drafted during the Sabres’ busy run.
Buffalo has made five first-round picks and seven second-round selections during the past three years.