Sabres prospect Osburn named USHL Defenseman of the Year

Buffalo Sabres prospect Luke Osburn has been named USHL Defenseman of the Year, the league announced Tuesday. Osburn was also named to the All-USHL First Team.

Osburn, a fourth-round draft pick by the Sabres in 2024, leveled up in his second season with the Youngstown Phantoms. The 18-year-old tied for fourth among USHL defensemen with 41 points (10+31) in 55 games – his 0.75 points per game led qualified blueliners – while logging a plus-10 rating.

He finished the season especially strong, recording 13 points (4+9) in his last 11 games as the Phantoms secured a first-place finish in the Eastern Conference. Osburn also tallied a goal and an assist in the playoffs before Youngstown was eliminated.

The Plymouth, Mich. native is committed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he’ll begin his college career this fall.