Sabres get positive news on Russian draft pick Prokhor Poltapov
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Sabres get positive news on Russian draft pick Prokhor Poltapov originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . When the Buffalo Sabres drafted Prokhor Poltapov with the No.
33 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, they knew it'd be a while. The left winger wasn't ready to come stateside yet, and the Sabres were prepared to be patient. Five years later, Poltapov still isn't coming to the NHL yet, but that doesn't mean he's out of the picture.
Sabres prospects writer Kris Baker posted this on X on Wednesday night: "Prokhor Poltapov remains committed to CSKA with a year left on his current deal. Not yet looking at the NHL. Per recent comments, BUF staff remains in contact/shows interest.
He is happy for the team’s success this season. The lack of Russians in BUF doesn’t bother him. " MORE: Sabres' story of this season is about all the chapters along the way That's positive news for the Sabres, who could be a year away from finally bringing Poltapov to the NHL after he plays out his contract in the Kontinental Hockey League with CSKA Moscow.