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Yahoo
04-08-2025
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News and Notes: Summer Showcase Wrap-Up, Unsigned Former Sabres
Three Buffalo Sabres prospects participated in the 2025 World Junior Summer Showcase in Minneapolis, MN: 2024 second-round pick Adam Kleber, third-round pick Brodie Ziemer, and fourth-rounder Luke Osburn. The showcase normally is an opportunity to get on Team USA's radar for the upcoming World Junior, but with Kleber and Ziemer members of the gold medal-winning 2025 squad, they are guaranteed a spot on the squad this December no matter how they played. Osburn, 18, is coming off being named the USHL's Defenseman of the Year last season and was the most impressive of the Sabres prospects, but he will have to continue showing progress in his freshman year to have a chance at making the US roster. The Americans lost the tournament finale 6-2 to Canada and ended 1-6 on the week, with only a split squad victory over Finland on the opening day to their credit. final determination may come down to how he does as a freshman at the University of Wisconsin in the fall. First-rounder Konsta Helenius (Finland) did not take part in the tournament, but is a shoo-in to make their roster, as is 2025 top pick Radim Mrtka for Czechia. Other Sabres Stories Projecting Sabres Trade Cost - Bryan Rust Six Former Sabres Who Signed Elsewhere Former Sabres that are still unsigned after a month of free agency: Victor Olofsson - The three-time 20-goal scorer scored 15 goals for Vegas last season at a salary of just over $1 million. The 30-year-old is likely looking for a one-year deal instead of a professional tryout. Jimmy Vesey - The former Hobey Baker winner played for New York and was traded at the deadline to Colorado in the Ryan Lindgren deal. Erik Johnson - The 37-year-old former first overall pick was dealt to Colorado from Philadelphia, returning to the club he had won a Stanley Cup with. The conventional wisdom was that he would retire, but to this point he has not. Hudson Fasching - The 30-year-old had three points in 40 games with the Islanders last season, which could mean he will be hard pressed to earn an NHL contract this summer. Follow Michael on X, Instagram, and Bluesky @MikeInBuffalo
Yahoo
29-07-2025
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Osburn Opening Eyes At Summer Showcase
Of the three Buffalo Sabres prospects participating in the World Junior Summer Showcase this week in Minneapolis, MN, 2024 second-round pick Adam Kleber and third-round pick Brodie Ziemer already have a gold medal on their resume and a virtual lock on a roster spot for Team USA this December, but for fourth-rounder Luke Osburn, the showcase is his big opportunity to get on their radar.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Phantoms jump into 2nd place with win over Capitols
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown Phantoms beat the Madison Capitols 5-2 to take over 2nd place in the Eastern Conference standings on Wednesday night. The Phantoms pull one point ahead of the Capitols prior to the final two games of the series at the Covelli Centre. Michael Mesic (15 goals this season) netted two goals on the night while Luke Osburn (6), Adam Benak (15) and Brecken Smith (6) also scored for the Phantoms attack. Youngstown goaltender Melvin Strahl saved 11 of 13 shots as he notches his USHL-leading 26th win in net. Youngstown has won 11 of the last 13 games to move to 31-16-0-1 overall with 65 points on the season. They will again host Madison on Thursday, Mar. 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
