The Buffalo Sabres are looking to the future and considering their young players on the Rochester Americans for NHL opportunities. Three players in particular stand out: Nikita Novikov, Brett Murray, and Jiri Kulich. Novikov is an impressive defenseman with potential, Murray is a physical left wing with scoring ability, and Kulich is a skilled center/left wing with goal-scoring ability. These players could provide a spark for the struggling Sabres.