2025-26 Buffalo Sabres Top Prospects

** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.

Konsta Helenius is a highly intelligent two-way center whose game is driven by elite processing speed, strong positional awareness, and the ability to make quick, efficient plays under pressure, allowing him to contribute in all three zones. His strengths lie in his hockey sense, defensive reliability, and playmaking ability, but he lacks high-end explosiveness and may not project as a dynamic offensive driver at the NHL level. Overall, he projects as a dependable middle-six center who can play in all situations and provide strong two-way value.

Radim Mrtka is a large, right-shot defenseman with impressive reach and physical tools, using his size to defend effectively and disrupt plays while showing flashes of puck-moving ability. His strengths include his frame, defensive presence, and willingness to engage physically, but his skating and decision-making can be inconsistent, and he remains a raw prospect who requires significant development. In the long term, he projects as a potential shutdown defenseman if his mobility and puck management improve.

Noah Östlund is a skilled, playmaking center who relies on high-end skating and offensive instincts to generate chances, excelling in transition and showing creativity with the puck. His strengths include his speed, vision, and ability to drive offense, but his slight build and lack of physical strength can limit his effectiveness against tougher competition. Overall, he projects as a middle-six offensive forward with upside if he can add strength and become more consistent.

Devin Levi is a technically sound goaltender whose game is built on strong positioning, quick reflexes, and composure under pressure, allowing him to make difficult saves look routine. His strengths include his athleticism, tracking ability, and mental toughness, but his smaller stature for an NHL goaltender can present challenges against traffic and high shots. Overall, he projects as a capable NHL starter or high-end tandem goaltender if he continues to adjust to the pro game.

Brodie Ziemer is a competitive, two-way winger who combines strong skating, physical engagement, and a high motor to impact the game in multiple ways, often contributing through puck retrieval and responsible play. His strengths lie in his work ethic, versatility, and ability to play a complete game, but his offensive ceiling appears limited and he may not produce at a high level. Overall, he projects as a reliable bottom-six forward who can bring energy, physicality, and defensive responsibility.

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