Though the Buffalo Sabres appear to be in for a rough year, that doesn’t mean that the future is all grim.

Over the past few years, Darcy Regier and company have built up a stable of very talented prospects through the NHL Entry Draft. It’s the hope of both the organization and the fans that these players turn around the franchise’s misfortunes and bring a Stanley Cup to Buffalo.

Because the team just held its annual prospect development camp, it seems appropriate to take a look at which of these youngsters will be making the biggest impact in the future. It may take some time, but look for guys like Mikhail Grigorenko and Rasmus Ristolainen to usher in a new era of success in Buffalo.

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