jamze132
08-16-2017, 10:22 PM
http://www.espn.com/nhl/insider/story/_/id/20349696/top-100-nhl-prospects-2017-18-season-including-clayton-keller-nico-hischier-mathew-barzal
4 Sabres in the Top 100, 2 in the Top 10
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7. Alexander Nylander, RW, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 3/02/98 | Ht: 6' 1" | Wt: 181
2016-17 stats, Rochester (AHL): 65 GP | 10 G | 18 A
Projected 2017-18 team: Rochester (AHL)
Nylander had an up-and-down season. He was great at the World Juniors versus his peers yet again. In the pro levels, he struggled to earn the trust of his coaching staff and was sheltered from tough situations, although he was still a top power-play option. His skill is fantastic, as he makes high-level plays seem routine and is quite creative. I wish he was a little quicker, and his off-the-puck game needs a lot of work, but his offensive upside is NHL top-six level.
10. Casey Mittelstadt, C, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 11/22/98 | Ht: 6' 0.75" | Wt: 201
2016-17 stats, Eden Praire (HS MN): 25 GP | 21 G | 43 A
Projected 2017-18 team: Minnesota (Big Ten)
Mittelstadt has been a highly touted player for the past few years, and was a top player in the USHL this past season along with a stint with his high school team. Mittelstadt is a dynamic playmaker who can generate scoring chances in bunches. He can dangle in open ice with the best of them, and can make a highlight happen at any moment. Mittelstadt sees the ice well, often executing on high-difficulty feeds and being a primary starting point of offense. His skating isn't as dynamic as his hands, but he skates well and has a separation gear in his feet. He isn't as great off the puck; despite a strong frame, he loses more battles than he should. He is committed to the University of Minnesota.
98. Cliff Pu, RW, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 6/03/98 | Ht: 6' 2" | Wt: 192
2016-17 stats, London (OHL): 63 GP | 35 G | 51 A
Projected 2017-18 team: London (OHL)
Cliff Pu came out of the gates flying this season but cooled down in the second half. All in all, he had an impressive breakout campaign for London, serving as their No. 1 center. He's a great skater with good puck skills and IQ. He doesn't make dominant offensive plays, but he puts the puck in good spots and can create chances from the perimeter. On top of that, he's a reliable defensive player and a shorthanded scoring threat.
100. Rasmus Asplund, C, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 12/03/97 | Ht: 5' 11" | Wt: 183
2016-17 stats, Farjestad (SHL): 39 GP | 6 G | 13 A
Projected 2017-18 team: Farjestad (SHL)
Rasmus Asplund doesn't wow you on a given shift, but upon careful observation, you see a smart all-around forward who can make plays and be a positive difference-maker every shift. His best trait is his IQ, particularly his vision, as he can make quick reads on the power play. He's not exceptionally quick for a player his size, but he skates fine and competes well at both ends.
*Honorable Mention - Brendan Guhle, Buffalo Sabres
*Top Goalie Prospects - 18. Ukko-Pekka Luukonen, Buffalo Sabres
4 Sabres in the Top 100, 2 in the Top 10
If you don't have Insider...
7. Alexander Nylander, RW, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 3/02/98 | Ht: 6' 1" | Wt: 181
2016-17 stats, Rochester (AHL): 65 GP | 10 G | 18 A
Projected 2017-18 team: Rochester (AHL)
Nylander had an up-and-down season. He was great at the World Juniors versus his peers yet again. In the pro levels, he struggled to earn the trust of his coaching staff and was sheltered from tough situations, although he was still a top power-play option. His skill is fantastic, as he makes high-level plays seem routine and is quite creative. I wish he was a little quicker, and his off-the-puck game needs a lot of work, but his offensive upside is NHL top-six level.
10. Casey Mittelstadt, C, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 11/22/98 | Ht: 6' 0.75" | Wt: 201
2016-17 stats, Eden Praire (HS MN): 25 GP | 21 G | 43 A
Projected 2017-18 team: Minnesota (Big Ten)
Mittelstadt has been a highly touted player for the past few years, and was a top player in the USHL this past season along with a stint with his high school team. Mittelstadt is a dynamic playmaker who can generate scoring chances in bunches. He can dangle in open ice with the best of them, and can make a highlight happen at any moment. Mittelstadt sees the ice well, often executing on high-difficulty feeds and being a primary starting point of offense. His skating isn't as dynamic as his hands, but he skates well and has a separation gear in his feet. He isn't as great off the puck; despite a strong frame, he loses more battles than he should. He is committed to the University of Minnesota.
98. Cliff Pu, RW, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 6/03/98 | Ht: 6' 2" | Wt: 192
2016-17 stats, London (OHL): 63 GP | 35 G | 51 A
Projected 2017-18 team: London (OHL)
Cliff Pu came out of the gates flying this season but cooled down in the second half. All in all, he had an impressive breakout campaign for London, serving as their No. 1 center. He's a great skater with good puck skills and IQ. He doesn't make dominant offensive plays, but he puts the puck in good spots and can create chances from the perimeter. On top of that, he's a reliable defensive player and a shorthanded scoring threat.
100. Rasmus Asplund, C, Buffalo Sabres
DOB: 12/03/97 | Ht: 5' 11" | Wt: 183
2016-17 stats, Farjestad (SHL): 39 GP | 6 G | 13 A
Projected 2017-18 team: Farjestad (SHL)
Rasmus Asplund doesn't wow you on a given shift, but upon careful observation, you see a smart all-around forward who can make plays and be a positive difference-maker every shift. His best trait is his IQ, particularly his vision, as he can make quick reads on the power play. He's not exceptionally quick for a player his size, but he skates fine and competes well at both ends.
*Honorable Mention - Brendan Guhle, Buffalo Sabres
*Top Goalie Prospects - 18. Ukko-Pekka Luukonen, Buffalo Sabres