The Buffalo Sabres continue to build depth throughout their prospect pipeline, with young talent developing across North America and Europe.

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While some prospects are pushing for NHL opportunities, others are continuing their development throughout the organization's system. As the 2026-27 season approaches, here are three Sabres prospects worth watching.

Prokhor Poltapov Is Developing In The KHL

Prokhor Poltapov remains one of the most intriguing prospects in Buffalo's system.

The winger is continuing his development with CSKA Moskva in the Kontinental Hockey League, giving the Sabres a prospect playing against experienced professional competition. As he gains more experience, Buffalo fans will be watching to see how his offensive game continues to evolve.

Poltapov's combination of skill and experience at a high level of professional hockey makes him a player worth monitoring this season.

Maxim Strbak Is Building His Professional Resume

Defenseman Maxim Strbak enters the season as one of the notable blue-line prospects in the Sabres' system.

Now developing with the Rochester Americans, Strbak is continuing his transition to professional hockey while working his way through Buffalo's development pipeline. Defensemen often require additional time to develop, making his progression an important storyline for the organization.

A strong season could help strengthen his standing among Buffalo's top defensive prospects.

Vsevolod Komarov Continues To Progress

Vsevolod Komarov is another defenseman worth following in the Sabres organization.

Like Strbak, Komarov is part of Rochester's roster and continues to gain valuable experience at the professional level. His development gives Buffalo additional depth on the back end and another young player to monitor as the season unfolds.

As he continues to develop, Komarov could become an increasingly important part of the Sabres' future plans.

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