Zack Kassian to Make NHL Debut Tonight

Buffalo Sabres' 2009 first round draft pick Zack Kassian will make his NHL debut tonight when they travel to Columbus to take on the Blue Jackets.

When the Sabres drafted Kassian with the 13th overall selection back in 2009, fans had high expectations. He is known for his physical play but also has an underrated set of hands. He leads Rochester in the AHL with 14 points in 18 games.

Sabre fans wanted Kassian called up on Wednesday when their team took on Boston with bad blood between the two teams, but in reality, it probably wouldn't have been the best decision. With all the injuries, especially the recent one to forward Brad Boyes, the call to Kassian was inevitable.

Kassian was a participant in the 2010 World Junior Championships for team Canada at First Niagara Center (formerly HSBC) where he showcased his talents for many fans as team Canada went on to win the Silver medal.