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Buffalo Sabres Prospect Update – 2023 Draftees

The Sabres selected eight players at the 2023 Draft in Nashville, including winger Zach Benson in the first round.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 10:45 PM
Buffalo Sabres Prospect Update – 2023 Draftees
Key Things to Know
  • The Buffalo Sabres provided developmental updates on several players selected in the 2023 NHL Draft.
  • Defenseman Gavin McCarthy has recorded five points in 10 games for the Rochester Americans this season.
  • Goaltender Scott Ratzlaff was assigned to the ECHL and is 1-2-1 with the Orlando Solar Bears.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Buffalo Sabres have tracked the progress of several 2023 draft picks across college, junior, and minor-pro leagues. Defenseman Gavin McCarthy, an 86th overall selection, has posted five points through 10 games for the AHL's Rochester Americans this season. Meanwhile, 45th overall pick Maxim Strbak has appeared in only three games for Rochester after turning pro from Michigan State.

Goaltender Scott Ratzlaff was assigned to the ECHL's Orlando Solar Bears, posting a 1-2-1 record in four games. Lower-round selections Sean Keohane and Norwin Panocha continue to develop, with Keohane playing at Harvard University and Panocha skating in Germany for the DEL's Iserlohn Roosters.

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