Another Buffalo Sabres development camp is in the books.
It was a smaller group of prospects than in years past after the Rochester Americans’ deep playoff run.
They wrapped up at LECOM Harborcenter with the annual three-on-three game that was followed by a shootout, which saw a highlight reel, between-the-legs goal from 2022 sixth-rounder Jake Richard.
It closed the door on four days of work for young players in the Sabres pipeline.
The group included this year's Sabres draft picks, including first-round selection Radim Mrtka. The big defenseman got his first taste of the NHL fresh off being selected ninth overall.
"His ability to skate and use his stick and bend is really good, and I think it was really good for him to come to camp and see all the other players,” said Amerks Head Coach Michael Leone. “There are a lot of good players. The talent level was very impressive."
"We learned a lot about it when I was a kid, but here it's a bit different. Here, it's more professional,” said Mrtka. “I take in a lot of things. It's going to be great to do the things they show me."
The Sabres are done until they host the prospects challenge ahead of training camp.