The Buffalo Sabres have six prospects playing for five countries at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships in Ottawa in action on the first day of the tournament, and the stars of Day #1 were Maxim Strbak,

After playing part-time with TPS Turku in 2023, Marjala led the club in scoring with 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) in 60 games, and had nine points in the playoffs. The 21-year-old is having another good offensive year in Liiga this season, with 29 points in 29 games, but only has six goals so far.

The Buffalo Sabres will, once again, be well-represented at the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship with six prospects set to lace up the skates and don the colors of their nation’s flag, hoping to wear a medal around their necks.

The Buffalo Sabres will have six prospects competing in the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, which runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Ottawa. The following players are participating in this year’s tournament: Read more on each of the six prospects here.