In the latest episode of Prospect Avenue, Kris Baker reviews the latest happenings in the Buffalo Sabres prospect ranks including:
– Zach Benson’s big weekend to get his preseason legs going with the Wenatchee Wild
– Potential tweak to the NHL-CHL Agreement?
– Noah Ostlund settles in with Vaxjo
– Video sampling of Norwin Panocha’s North American transition
– Anton Wahlberg and William von Barnekow contributing with Malmo
– Joel Ratkovic-Berndtsson finds a home
and more!
**sorry for the hard edit during the Ostlund portion – I had to remove some of the video clips that were originally included **
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You're a legend Bakes. As a Sabres fan, hockey fan, and prospect "nerd" you are the best! Love hearing your takes!
Love it! Go Saybaz!
Is Benson playing center?
I think there’s a perception that Kulich’s Draft +1 season moved him ahead of Savoie & Ostlund, and it mostly has to do with his taking advantage of having the opportunity to play in the AHL, against a known and consistent level of competition.
Panocha, like most; if not all; European players; defensemen in particular; has to adjust to how much faster decisions have to be made on the narrower, North American ice. He’ll see more and quicker pressure, and less time & space in the Q than he’s used to.
Benson is Skinner's future replacement on the first line and the salary cap.
Love your videos Bakes! Great choice of players, really solid information as well.
Love the format and content, Kris. This is a big step up. Wondering why Keohane won't be at prospect camp given that he missed July and likely won't be available the next few Septembers. Chicoutimi is a perfect landing spot for Panocha to develop. Noticed Kulich switched from 27 to 20 (thanks Devon) – maybe a nod to Prospal? Wish I could watch the Malmo Vaxjo game this Sat – can't figure out how to do it.
Love the clips and news. Hope to see more of these!
Great video. Thankful as always for your insight.
Has Benson improved his skating over the offseason? He looks a little quicker.
I watched Panocha at PC over the summer. Sorry to say I was not impressed. He looked like a rag doll and made to many errant passes and mistakes. But I see he is a good skater. I realize he is a 7th round pick so hopefully our elite coaching staff can coach him up.
Kris I think Aspen has to go to the bathroom . BTW my favorite dog Bernese Mountain dog.
Really enjoyed, and look forward to your insight during the tournament!!
The real question surrounding Benson is simple…is Buffalo so desperate that they need to push him into becoming an NHL'er right away? The answer, of course, is NO! They know they can wait and let him develop on his own pace. Benson won't see the NHL this year unless a massive injury bug strikes the team. Thus, he knows he can go to training camp and have fun, and not be under the normal pressure that younger players have when hoping to start their careers. Buffalo's future is bright, including Benson's!
Do junior teams even have weight rooms and trainers? None of the guys going to the AHL are ever in top shape
Once that Pinocchio, the defenseman learns defense, he’s gonna be good
Kris I love your videos on the Sabres Prospects. I’d listen everyday if you posted everyday. I just listened to this video at work. 30 mins flew by. Keep making videos!!!! Great job
you're definitely my go to guy for Sabres prospect takes Kris and enjoyed you commentating tonight as well.. thanks again, this channel will blow up for sure soon 👍🦬