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Morozov’s Rise to Sabres Prospect | Buffalo Sabres News

Jun 30, 2026 · 2 min

Buffalo Sabres just pulled off a steal with the 20th pick, landing Ilia Morozov — a 14-year-old phenom who moved from Moscow to North America chasing hockey dreams, mastered English, accelerated his education, and dominated college hockey while majoring in finance. His breakout came with the Windy City Storm, where he scored five goals in one game and earned coach Anthony Noreen’s admiration for his grit and heart. Now, with “Mamba Mentality” fueling his relentless work ethic, Morozov’s offensive game is poised to explode — and the Sabres traded up to get him because they know this kid is going to be a cornerstone of their future.

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