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. <q> 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. </q> 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'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ryanmascouting/status/1829205314312524133'> </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'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/steveclarkmedia/status/1829215566944473413'> </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'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/rcduthie/status/1829208942666494372'> </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>