If they don’t opt to take a huge swing, they have a trio of young, exciting players that they will be leaning on this season: Jiri Kulich, Konsta Helenius, and Noah Ostlund. Who will have the biggest impact for the Sabres this season? The case for Jiri KulichKulich has the biggest head start among this trio, having played 62 games in 2024-25. The case for Noah OstlundOstlund filled in for Kulich last season, playing 60 games during the regular season, registering 27 points in the process. Expect seasons of flashed potential and inconsistency for Helenius and Kulich, especially as the latter returns from being out so long.