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The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. 117 readers ranked Buffalo Sabres players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2025. Each participant used their own ...

Radim Mrtka has a high ceiling as a right shot defenseman, but it may take some time for him to develop properly to reach his potential.

Tyson Kozak made it to the NHL last season as a seventh round pick and he'll be pushing for a roster spot this season.

Another week of the summer has elapsed and we get closer to fall, and hockey season! Use this space to discuss all things hockey and otherwise.

Anton Wahlberg had a inconsistent first full season in the AHL and will need to improve on that this upcoming season.

Nikita Novikov took another step last season and may push for a call up opportunity this year if he continues to build on that.

Vsevolod Komarov had some ups and downs during his rookie season in the AHL. He'll look for more consistency in year two.

The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Die By The Blade community. 117 readers ranked Buffalo Sabres players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2025. Each participant used their own ...

Brodie Ziemer put together a strong campaign in his rookie season at the University of Minnesota and in international competition.

So, here we are. I started writing about men's hockey in 2008 as part of my college newspaper. A few years later, I had my first opportunities to write about hockey - and largely, the Sabres - online.