‘“He’s had an incredible season. He made our team because he’s a very intelligent player – specifically without the puck. There are a lot of things that you would have to send a player back to junior or to the American Hockey League to learn (such as) playing without the puck, positioning without the puck, ability to compliment linemates, high compete and the ability to deal with the strength and size of opposing players despite only being 18-years-old,” said Sabres head coach Don Granato. “Those are all things you get sent back down for but he’s been great in all of those areas and he’s been consistent in all of them from day one in training camp.”’