Sabers announce 2024 development camp roster

#84 – Gustav Karlsson, Vimmerby HC (HockeyEttan)

2022, 6th round pick (187th overall)

Karlsson has five goals and eight assists in 31 games in 2023-24, while posting a +12 rating. The 20-year-old will play for Falu IF in the 2024-25 season.

#82 –Brendan McMorrow, USNTDP (USHL)

Unselected guest

McMorrow played 27 USHL games with the U.S. National Team Development Program, posting 16 points (5+11) in those contests. He has committed to play at the University of Denver next season.

#95 – Ethan Miedema, Kingston (OHL)

2023, 4th round pick (109th overall)

Miedema recorded 41 points (18+23) in 68 games with Kingston and played an important role on the Frontenacs’ power play unit, registering eight goals and five assists on the power play.

#54 – Olivier Nadeau, Jacksonville (ECHL)

2021, 4th round pick (97th overall)

Nadeau had 12 goals and 12 assists in 41 games for the Icemen and added three points (2+1) in seven games during the 2024 Kelly Cup playoffs. The Lac-Etchemin, Que., native also played five games in Rochester, scoring his first AHL goal on November 4 against rival Syracuse.

#79 – Viktor Neuchev, Rochester (AHL)

2022, 3rd round pick (74th overall)

Neuchev signed his entry-level contract ahead of the 2023-24 season and played 57 games for the Amerks, recording 28 points (11+17) in his rookie campaign. The 20-year-old added an assist in two playoff games.

#75 – Joel Ratkovic Berndtsson, FPS (Mestis) / Kristianstads IK (HockeyEttan)

2022, 7th round pick (202nd overall)

Ratkovic Berndtsson played 22 games for FPS in the Finnish second division and scored 11 points (4+7) in those games. He also scored 11 points (2+9) in 16 games for Kristianstads IK in Sweden.

#70 – Jake Richard, University of Connecticut (NCAA)

2022, 6th round pick (170th overall)

Richard finished his rookie year at UConn with 16 points (6+10) in 31 games, including seven points (2+5) in his first seven games of the season. The Jacksonville, Fla., native concluded his season in the Hockey East tournament, dishing out two assists in the first round against Vermont before totaling a goal and three shots in a 5-4 loss to the top seed , Boston College, in the quarterfinals in March. 16.

#88 – Stiven Sardarian, University of New Hampshire (NCAA)

2021, 3rd round pick (88th overall)

Sardarian recorded 14 points (7+7) in 32 games in his sophomore season, including three power play goals and two game-winning goals as the Wildcats failed to advance to the NCAA tournament. Sardarian entered the transfer portal in April and will play for Northern Michigan University during the 2024-25 season.

#83 – Ryan Smith, Tri-City (USHL)

Undrafted Guest

Smith, a native of Pendleton, New York, played 60 games for Tri-City in the USHL, scoring 24 goals and 14 assists for 38 points in those games. His 24 goals ranked second on the team. Smith has committed to play for Quinnipiac University next season.

#45 – Jak Vaarwerk, UMass-Lowell (NCAA)

Guest not selected

Vaarwerk appeared in all 36 games for UMass-Lowell in 2023-24, scoring five goals and adding 10 assists for 15 points during his rookie campaign. The Clarence, New York, native was named the team’s Rookie of the Year for his performance. Vaarwerk was a member of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres from 2017-21.

#55 – William von Barnekow, Malmö (SHL)

2021, 6th round pick (161st overall)

Von Barnekow had five goals and seven assists in 48 games for Malmo in Sweden’s top professional league. The Malmo native was teammates with fellow Sabres prospect Anton Wahlberg.

#41 – Vasily Zelenov, RB Hockey Juniors (AlpsHL)

2024, 7th round pick (204th overall)

Zelenov made his professional debut in 2023–24 and recorded 37 points (14+23) in 40 games for RB Hockey Juniors in the Alpine Hockey League. He won a championship with RB Hockey Juniors in the Austrian junior league.

#46 – Brodie Ziemer, USNTDP (USHL)

2024, 3rd round pick (71st overall)

Ziemer had 24 points (8+16) in 27 USHL games for the USNTDP and has committed to play at the University of Minnesota next season. He captained Team USA at the 2024 IIHF U-18 World Championship, leading the team to a silver medal with nine assists and 12 points in seven games.