The Sabres are hoping Girgensons can pick up a few pointers during his trip to the All-Star Game.

The Sabres are hoping Girgensons can pick up a few pointers during his trip to the All-Star Game.

Analysis:

Head coach Ted Nolan wants Girgensons, the Sabres' lone representative in Columbus, to soak up the experience and see if he can pick up anything from watching guys like Sidney Crosby and Jonathan Toews. The 21-year-old center was voted into the game by fans, who has become a national hero in his native Latvia. The Sabres' best forward all year, Girgensons has a bright future ahead of him as a potential No. 2 center who plays a strong two-way game. Girgensons could enter next season as the Sabres' top ranked player in fantasy.