Coming out of the NHL Scouting Combine last weekend, the Buffalo Sabres got the lowdown on a number of prospects that could be their with the ninth selection at the 2025 Draft in Los Angeles later this month, but barring a trade up they will have to rely on the player they want slipping through the cracks.
The NY Islanders are likely to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the top overall pick, but there is no accurate read on how the remaining seven picks will break. That seems to be reflected in various mock drafts that have emerged since the combine. After Schaefer, names like Michael Misa, Caleb Desnoyers, and rising star Anton Frondell are likely to go in the top five, but at that point, any of a number of players could be there for the Sabres at #9.
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Soo Greyhounds center Brady Martin attracted a great deal of attention at the NHL Scouting Combine, but with the top of the first round chock full of centers, there is a possibility that he could be there for the Sabres with the ninth overall pick.
According to the Hockey News Draft Preview, the 6’0”, 178 lb. pivot is a throwback to the old-school NHL, growing up in small town Elmira, Ontario, where his gym routine was whatever was needed to maintain the family’s farm. Martin nearly tripled his point output in his second OHL season with the Greyhounds (33 goals, 39 assists), and had an excellent showing for Canada at the Under-18s with 11 points in seven games.
“I haven’t got to into hockey training, and we’re just kind of farm strong, is what they call it. That’s kind of how I grew up and put on a lot of strength and muscle,” Martin said. “I grew up and always had responsibilities and was disciplined, so I think that helps comes through (in playing) hockey.”
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