Every Tuesday throughout the season Die by the Blade will take a look at what some of the Sabres young prospects have been doing in their respective Junior and NCAA Leagues. Today we will announce the official Die by the Blade top 20 prospect list as well. I did a list myself and than I consulted Sabres Prospects.com and Hockey's Future for some guidance to make this official Die by the Blade Top 20.
Official Die by the Blade Top-20 Prospects
- Jhonas Enroth, G
- Nathan Gerbe, C
- Mike Weber, D
- Tyler Myers, D
- Chris Butler, D
- TJ Brennan, D
- Tim Kennedy, LW
- Marc-Andre Gragnani, LW-D
- Tyler Ennis, C
- Marek Zagrapan, C
- Phillip Gogulla, LW
- Paul Byron, C
- Andrej Sekera, D
- Clarke MacArthur, LW
- Drew Schiestel, D
- Luke Adam, C
- Dennis Persson, D
- Corey Tropp, RW
- Corey Fienhage, D
- Felix Schutz, C
Weekly Prospects Recap
| Rank | Player | Pos | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM |
| 4 | Tyler Myers | D | Kelowna Rocket (WHL) | ||||||
| 6 | T.J. Brennan | D | Montreal Juniors (QMJHL) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 2 |
| 9 | Tyler Ennis | C | Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| 11 | Phillip Gogulla | LW | Kolner Haie (DEL) | ||||||
| 12 | Paul Byron | C | Gatineau Olympique (QMJHL) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Drew Schiestel | D | Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL) | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | +2 | 13 |
| 16 | Luke Adam | C | Montreal Juniors (QMJHL) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 2 |
| 17 | Dennis Persson | D | Timra K (SEL) | ||||||
| 18 | Corey Tropp | RW | Michigan St. Spartans (NCAA) | ||||||
| 19 | Corey Fienhage | D | North Dakota Fighting Sioux (NCAA) | ||||||
| - | J.S. Allard | C | Quebec Ramparts (QMJHL) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | E | 0 |
| - | Justin Jokinen | Minnesota St. (NCAA) | |||||||
| - | Jordan Southorn | D | PEI Rocket (QMJHL) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 0 |
| - | Jacob Lagace | RW | Chicoutimi Sags (QMJHL) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1 | 2 |
| - | Nick Crawford | D | Saginaw Spirit (OHL) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| - | Alex Biega | D | Harvard Crimson (NCAA) | ||||||
| - | Andrew Orpik | Boston College Eagles (NCAA) | |||||||
| - | Matt Generous | D |
St. Lawrence Saints (NCAA) |
Prospects Three Stars
- Drew Schiestel- Schiestel scored a goal and added four assists for the Niagara Ice Dogs this week. Schiestel has at least one point in every game he has played for the Ice Dogs this season, including a goal and two assists against the Oshawa Generals last Friday.
- Luke Adam- Adam had a big week with two goals and two assists. He scored two goals and added an assist in 6-3 win over the Saint John Sea Dog on Friday night in Montreal.
- Jacob Lagace- Lagace also had four points in two games this week, scoring a goal and an assist in each of his games this week.