Mrtka notched three assists in WHL Seattle's 7-3 win over Vancouver on Saturday.
Mrtka has settled right back in for the Thunderbirds with six assists over five games since he was transferred back to the junior team from AHL Rochester. The Sabres prospect will continue to lead the blue line in Seattle for the remainder of 2025-26. As an import player, he will be eligible to suit up in the AHL before he's 20 years old, and that could lead to him playing for Rochester in 2026-27, as he probably doesn't have much left to learn in junior hockey.
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Sabres' Radim Mrtka: Moves to WHL team
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Mrtka was loaned from AHL Rochester to WHL Seattle on Friday.
Mrtka got a taste of AHL action, earning one assist and seven PIM in four appearances. The Sabres decided it would be better for him to develop at a lower level for 2025-26, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Czech defenseman get another look in Rochester for 2026-27.
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Sabres' Radim Mrtka: Returned to AHL affiliate
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Mrtka (illness) was sent to AHL Rochester on Saturday.
Mrtka didn't play in Friday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh because of an illness, but his demotion suggests he should return to action soon. The Sabres selected him with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The Czech native will start the season with AHL Rochester, but he is also eligible to play for WHL Seattle in 2025-26.
