Sabres Prospect Camp Report at First Niagara Center

Here at the First Niagara Center where the prospect camp for the Sabres is taking place and 3 players have really caught not just my eye but the entire crowds and those people are, Former First Round Pick Zemgus Girgensons, 2013 second round pick from Buffalo Justin Bailey and 2013 first round pick Nikita Zadorov and for really good reasons. During the scrimmage Girgensons was all over the ice, making some key defensive plays and big hits plus he totally out played and skated fellow first round pick Mikhal Grigorenko as he tallied 1 goal and 2 assists plus a shoot out goal. He was fast, physical, and making plays on both ends of the ice which is why I personally think he is going to be in Buffalo for the entire year this year. Buffalo needs a third line center to go with Steve Ott and Girgensons is the perfect fit. I don't expect him to score a boat load of goals but the grit and smart defensive plays help give him chances in the offensive zone and brings a certain attitude to the team that Buffalo really could use right about now. Going over to first round pick defense men Nikita Zadorov, the dude can just simply hit! He came on the ice like a monster, he rallied 3 monstrous hits that got the crowd crazy! His big size is a great factor for Buffalo taking him but also he led a great offensive scoring play tallying a assist on the night, so his offensive ability is there. He showed unlike fellow first round pick Ristolainen the ability to limit turnovers and play smart, conservative defense but also contributing significantly in the offensive zone. Now lets get to the fan favorite, second round pick from Buffalo New York.....Justin Bailey. He was the best player on the ice, his speed was incredible along with his skating, he can really handle the puck plus he is a pretty big guy. Every time he touched the puck the crowd cheered and for the right reasons. The big play I saw was when Bailey totally destroyed the defense with a through the legs move then pushing the puck back to a wide open Nelson for the goal. The ability to make plays by yourself and with his speed and great touch with the puck might just get him on the roster for the Sabres, and if not this year than for sure next year. The crowd was impressive today here in downtown Buffalo and the Sabres are in good hands with their young prospects.

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