The Sabres announced Monday they’ve recalled defenseman Vsevolod Komarov from AHL Rochester. While he was a part of Buffalo’s massive round of training camp cuts over the weekend, they’re likely looking to get him into one more preseason game to allow rest for their veterans before sending him back to the minors.

Komarov, 21, was a fifth-round pick in 2022 but has outpaced his draft billing so far in his development. The 6’2″ righty had a highly successful major junior career, leading the QMJHL in scoring among defenders in 2023-24 while taking home a second league title, being named the league’s top defenseman during the regular season, and earning playoff MVP honors.

Last year’s adjustment to professional hockey was smooth. He didn’t pop in a huge way offensively, but delive

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