Jack Quinn Returns & Henri Jokiharju's Breakout Campaign
Plus, do the Sabres need to rely on their previous draftees to win in 2024-25?
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In today’s edition, we feature articles on Jack Quinn’s return, previous first-round selections who could make an impact next season, and Henri Jokiharju’s breakout season in 2023-24. Please share this free substack with your hockey and Sabres fan friends and family so they can subscribe and enjoy all the latest.
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Jack Quinn Returning to Sabres’ Lineup for Stretch Run
March 27, 2024 by Matthew Morris
The Buffalo Sabres are about to receive a major boost and it couldn’t come at a better time. It’s been confirmed that Jack Quinn will return to the lineup for tonight’s game against the Ottawa Senators in Buffalo, exactly two months to the day after his last appearance. The news is music to the organization’s ears, who will need all the help they can get to make a last-ditch push for a playoff spot down the final stretch.
Which Sabres’ 2022 First Rounder Makes the Team in 2024-25?
March 23, 2024 by Jacob D. Strozyk
The Buffalo Sabres are in a very tough situation where they essentially need to win out the remainder of the season, while simultaneously needing about four other teams to lose more than half their games, in order to make the playoffs. With the odds being so slim, combined with this team’s poor track record this season, the likelihood of that is nearly impossible. With that being said, the Sabres need to start assessing their prospect pool, starting with their trio of first-round picks in 2022. While assessing them, a decision needs to be made on which of them should get an NHL roster position, which should end up in Rochester, and which can be used as a trade chip to improve the team.
Sabres’ Jokiharju Overlooked in Breakout Season
March 22, 2024 by Matthew Morris
Last month when I talked about a few of the things that have actually gone right for the Buffalo Sabres this season, I failed to include one player in particular and it’s time to correct that. Much like some of the others on that list, Henri Jokiharju has been outstanding in 2023-24 but the team’s struggles have prevented him from receiving anywhere near the amount of credit he deserves. He’s emerged as a complete defenseman and has been the Sabres’ best blueliner in a season where that group has needed it badly.
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