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Buffalo Sabres: 5 logical predictions as draft, free agency looms – 2022

By Sion Fawkes

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 23: Victor Olofsson #71 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 23: Victor Olofsson #71 of the Buffalo Sabres in action against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on October 23, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Sabres 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 21: Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres takes the puck during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on April 21, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Buffalo Sabres hold their three first-round picks

While it is possible Adams packages a pick or two and either trades up for a higher-ranked talent or pulls off a blockbuster trade for a goaltender or defenseman, it is more logical to expect he keeps all three first-round picks. Which at the end of the day, is the long view, the right view.

Reaching the cap floor now puts the Sabres in excellent position to sit back, let the younger talent play on their current contracts, then evaluate and see who he wants to stick around or send packing. And the best way to do this is to build through the draft, where most prospects will continue with their junior teams or college teams before they sign.

The Sabres also have a number of intriguing prospects in the pipeline who signed their entry-level contracts. Adams will prioritize them, the team’s three first-round picks, and prospects drafted in the later rounds this season.

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