Neuchev, Viktor #79 (LW) - Buffalo Sabres - 2026 Playoffs
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 171 lbs.
Shoots: L
Born on: Oct. 25, 2003
Age: 22
Birthplace: Chelyabinsk,, None
Salary: $0.870M
Cap Hit: $0.870M
NHL.com: Go

Statistics - 2026 Playoffs

GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Date News Advice
Jan. 24, 2026 Neuchev was acquired by Carolina from Buffalo on Saturday in exchange for Gavin Bayreuther. - Neuchev has six goals and 16 points in 34 outings with AHL Rochester in 2025-26. The 22-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut yet. He'll likely report to AHL Chicago as a result of this trade. None
Sept. 9, 2025 Neuchev (shoulder) is listed on the Sabres' Prospects Challenge roster and is expected to be healthy for the 2025-26 campaign, per Heather Engel of NHL.com. - After recording seven goals and 22 points across 39 appearances with AHL Rochester in 2024-25, Neuchev's season was cut short in March due to shoulder surgery. The 2022 third-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut, and he'll most likely continue his development with the Americans this year. None
March 6, 2025 Neuchev underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Thursday, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News reports. - Neuchev -- who was selected by the Sabres in the third round of the 2022 NHL Draft -- was putting together a solid season in the minors. In 39 games with the Americans, the 21-year-old winger notched seven goals and 15 helpers. While he likely will start the 2025-26 campaign in the minors, Neuchev could be a candidate to make his NHL debut some time next year. None

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Date Opponent State Season
Apr 19 2026 19:30 EDT BOS Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 21 2026 19:30 EDT BOS Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 23 2026 19:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2026 Playoffs
Apr 26 2026 14:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2026 Playoffs

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2026-01-24 analysis Neuchev has six goals and 16 points in 34 outings with AHL Rochester in 2025-26. The 22-year-old hasn't made his NHL debut yet. He'll likely report to AHL Chicago as a result of this trade.
2026-01-24 update Neuchev was acquired by Carolina from Buffalo on Saturday in exchange for Gavin Bayreuther.
2025-09-19 Weight 165 lb 171 lb
2025-09-09 injury_note Neuchev (shoulder) is listed on the Sabres' Prospects Challenge roster and is expected to be healthy for the 2025-26 campaign, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
2025-09-09 analysis After recording seven goals and 22 points across 39 appearances with AHL Rochester in 2024-25, Neuchev's season was cut short in March due to shoulder surgery. The 2022 third-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut, and he'll most likely continue his development with the Americans this year.
2025-09-09 Date Injured 2025-09-09
2025-09-09 update Neuchev (shoulder) is listed on the Sabres' Prospects Challenge roster and is expected to be healthy for the 2025-26 campaign, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.
2025-09-03 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.870M
2025-09-03 Salary $0.000M $0.870M
2025-09-03 Pickable No Yes
2025-08-08 prospect No Yes
2025-08-08 Injury Status OUT DAY-TO-DAY
2025-08-08 Injured No Yes
2025-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2025-07-04 Franchise 2025 2025 Buffalo Sabres