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Send us a textStiven Sardarian continues to garner attention with high-end offensive talents.It was a big weekend for Maxim Strbak on the Michigan State blueline, and Brodie Ziemer got on the scoresheet for the Gophers.Your stat of the week comes courtesy of Boston University sophomore Gavin McCarthy.Noah Ostlund gaining momentum on the farm in Rochester.An update on Brantford netminder Ryerson Leenders.Of course Kris gets a blurb in on Prokhor Poltapov.A surprise name leads the Sabres prospe...

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Send us a textIn the Nov. 16, 2024 edition of Prospect Avenue Plus:- Vasily Zelenov streaking- Topias Leinonen comes up clutch- Ethan Miedema keeps delivering- NCAA right-handed D Adam Kleber, Gavin McCarthy, Maxim Strbak gobbling up nice minutes - Viljami Marjala in need of a Prospect Avenue bumpThanks for supporting Prospect Avenue.Don't forget to like the video and submit a 5-star rating!You can follow Kris Baker on X @SabresProspectsSupport the show

Send us a textA jam-packed episode of Prospect Avenue provides updates on several Buffalo Sabres prospects including:Stiven Sardarian is making an impact at Michigan Tech, and is riding high off his CCHA Forward of the Week honor. Brodie Ziemer’s seamless transition to NCAA hockey continues. Amerks round-up with notes on Tyson Kozak, Jiri Kulich, Konsta Helenius, Isak Rosen, Viktor Neuchev, and Anton Wahlberg. Vasily Zelenov's USHL traction is noteworthy as he formalizes his NC...

Send us a textProkhor Poltapov has continued his ascension with CSKA Moscow. It breeds the question: when will he come to North America?Plus updates on Viljami Marjala, Topias Leinonen's start with Mora, Tyson Kozak's growing role in Rochester and other notes on the young Amerks, plus a spin around the NCAA with notes on Jake Richard, Brodie Ziemer, Stiven Sardarian, Gavin McCarthy, Max Strbak and Patrick Geary, and Matteo Costantini.Support the show

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Send us a textThanks for supporting Prospect Avenue. Don't forget to submit a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. ***Kris Baker recaps the week that was in the world of the the Sabres prospects, headlined by Scott Ratzlaff's big night in net withthe Seattle Thunderbirds.Noah Ostlund maintained the hot hand by recording the first three-point game of his SHL career, while Anton Wahlberg continues to be a minute-eating mule for Malmo. Down on the farm, Vikor Neuchev and Nikita Novikov ...

Send us a textThanks for supporting Prospect Avenue. Don't forget to submit a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. ***Quick hits edition on a lovely Sunday AM as a busy Friday and Saturday in mid-January has led to a gaggle of Sabres prospects finding themselves on lengthy point streaks.Get the latest news and notes on:Viktor NeuchevLukas RousekIsak RosenTyson KozakMatteo CostantiniMatthew SavoieVsevolod KomarovNoah OstlundMats LindgrenAaron HuglenViljami MarjalaAll in less than 9:00!***Y...

Send us a textThanks for supporting Prospect Avenue. Don't forget to submit a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. ***Kris Baker kicks off the week with Western Michigan centerman Matteo Costantini, who has been on a bit of a journey the last few seasons, and is now riding a bit of a heater that's vaulted him up the Sabres prospect points per game leaderboard.As far as a post-World Junior update, Kris offers a quick discussion on noteworthy positional changes for Jiri Kulich and Matt Savo...

Send us a textThanks for supporting Prospect Avenue. Don't forget to submit a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. ***Kris Baker recaps the Sabres prospects that were in action at the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship, and provides a few other updates for others that did not play at the tournament.Noah Ostlund showcased himself as a complete-game catalyst on Sweden’s top forward line.Anton Wahlberg provided a big net-front presence all tournament long on the Ostlund line, and like his f...

Send us a textIn his "best and final" 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship preview, Kris Baker recaps the week's pre-tournament action and let's us know what to expect from the seven Buffalo Sabres prospects that will be in action:How many goals can Jiri Kulich score for Czechia?No rest for Maxim Strbak.Matthew Savoie seems poised to make noise for Canada.Will Noah Ostlund and Anton Wahlberg become Swedish linemates?Norwin Panocha's role for the Germans. Plus some quick hits on Prokhor Po...

Send us a textEditors note: a previous version of this podcast misrepresented the resume of Team Canada goaltender Mathis Rousseau (Halifax - QMJHL). This podcast has been edited. Kris Baker sets the table with thoughts on what to expect from the Buffalo Sabres prospects set to take part in 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship.Forward Matthew Savoie was a lock to play a prominent role for Canada. Will Canada lean into chemistry with a familiar linemate?With the net wide open, goaltender S...

Send us a textAll video versions of Prospect Avenue can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/sabresprospects***Episode 12: Kris Baker sits down on a Sunday afternoon with updates on several Buffalo Sabres prospects including:Vsevolod Komarov has been a hot commodity leading up to the QMJHL trade deadline...but the sweepstakes appear to have concluded.Matthew Savoie can only worry about the things which he controls, but there are levers to pull that should motivate him through the WHL season.W...

Send us a textAfter an unplanned one-week hiatus, Kris Baker shakes off the rust to discuss some Buffalo Sabres prospects topics including:Matthew Savoie makes a statement - as should be expected - in his return to the WHL, but will Zach Benson be joining him?Noah Ostlund and Anton Wahlberg impress as linemates at World Junior tune-up in Czecha...Members only section of the Youtube channel coming?!Prokhor Poltapov moves up the CSKA ranks despite a statistical slump...Isak Rosen earns a well-e...

Send us a textA well-rested Kris Baker is ready to talk about Jiri Kulich. He’s on a serious scoring tear that could be difficult for the Sabres to ignore. Now that the Brandon Biro and Lukas Rousek recalls have been made, Jiri has stepped into the on-deck circle to bring his Cookin’ with Kulich show to Buffalo for the first time, perhaps sooner rather than later.Also bandied about this week:•With Matthew Savoie’s conditioning loan complete, it was his mature game that really stood out•O...

Send us a textFall still sucks, and so do afternoon NHL games, but at least the Sabres earned a nice victory over Colorado thanks to a strong performance in between the pipes by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.On the prospect front, Kris Baker gets on track and discusses a handful of topics including:•Matthew Savoie joins a line with fellow young guns Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosen and impressively blends right into the attack as the Amerks cruise to three- straight victories•Nikita Novikov’s nice rebound f...