Buffalo Sabres fans, here's some exciting news about one of your top goaltending prospects, Ryerson Leenders. In a blockbuster OHL deal, the Mississauga Steelheads have traded Leenders to the Brantford Bulldogs for a jaw-dropping eight draft picks over the next three years! Brantford Bulldogs' GM Matt Turek is thrilled about the addition. We're very excited to add Ryerson to our club. He solidifies our goaltending alongside David Egorov and gives us a strong foundation for success. We know Ryerson is a player the fans will immediately gravitate towards, and we look forward to his contributions both on the ice and in the community. Leenders, who was picked 219th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, was a late bloomer. But last season, the 17 year-old had his breakout fun to the tune of 46 games and a solid 24-17-4 record. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ryanmascouting/status/1829205314312524133'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Despite his promising future, the Steelheads decided to make a move, likely to give Jack Ivankovic the chance to take over between the pipes. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/steveclarkmedia/status/1829215566944473413'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> The trade is a win-win for both sides. Yet for Leenders, he has the opportunity to join a vibrant Bulldogs, squad, who are poised to make a big leap forward this season. With a 3.12 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage, the teenage phenom is set to take the reins in the crease and run with it. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rcduthie/status/1829208942666494372'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> So remember to keep an eye on Leenders as he continues his journey and potentially carves out a path to the NHL in a Sabres sweater. Source: Blades of Steel <a href='https://www.bladeofsteel.com/nhl-team/buffalo-sabres/buffalo-sabres-goalie-prospect-traded-for-8-draft-picks' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Buffalo Sabres goalie prospect traded for 8 draft picks</a>