OTP - Sabres Need To Bounce Back From A Slow Start The Buffalo Sabres have made a move, signing goalie prospect Scott Ratzlaff to a three-year, entry-level contract. Ratzlaff, 19, was selected by the Sabres with the 141st pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Scott Ratzlaff [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA1MzE4NDczOTIyOTE0MjYw/usatsi_19860264.jpg] Scott Ratzlaff Ratzlaff is currently playing for the Seattle Thunderbirds of the WHL. In three appearances this season, he has a 3-0-0 record and a .933 save percentage. This is after he had a .905 SV% in 52 games last season with the Thunderbirds. Ratzlaff is a promising youngster in Buffalo’s system with a bright future. It will be fascinating to see how much of an impact he can make with the Sabres later down the road.