BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Swedish invasion is in full force for the Sabres with 10 Swedes on the development camp roster.

It makes sense for the organization to target Swedes. They’ve developed great talent and in the last NHL season, the country had 21 40-point scorers across the league. Sabres top draft pick Rasmus Dahlin is protected to be added to that list this season. 

Some of the players believe this influx in skill level starts with proper grooming back home.

Center Rasumus Aspland says the system in Sweden is “pretty good.”

“You can play some good junior games and play two or three senior games and go back to juniors and get that experience and try to develop even more in juniors,” he said. “When you are ready, get some playing time in the SHL. I think that system is working better and better in Sweden.”

They've also had some diamonds in the rough -- seventh round pick Victor Olofsson is widely considered the hardest shot in the organization. He parlayed that into his best season in the SHL and an entry level deal with the Sabres.

"I think I have started taking more shots from all different angles,” Olofsson said. “I think that is the main reason I scored 27 times last year."

As for getting all these Swedish players acclimated to life in the United States, the Sabres are trying to expedite the process by having them stay with a camp vet.

Dahlin, for example, is staying with fellow blue liner Brendan Guhle, who is just two years older than Rasmus, but a guy in his third camp.