Sabres draft news

Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL prospect Daxon Rudolph before the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger (51) moves the puck against St. Louis Blues left wing Jonathan Drouin (92) during the first period at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Buffalo Sabres forwards Jack Quinn, Ryan McLeod and Jason Zucker

Apr 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) looks on during the third period against the Minnesota Wild in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Apr 14, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud (28) against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

Penn State's Gavin McKenna, left, answers a question during a post-game press conference following a Big Ten hockey game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026, in State College.

$Mar 13, 2022; Hamilton, Ontario, CAN; \The logo off the Buffalo Sabres in the tunnel of the 2022 Heritage Classic ice hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Tim Hortons Field. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images$

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

2026 NHL Draft prospect JP Hurlbert while playing for Team USA

New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck and defenseman Adam Fox

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen

Apr 6, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram (4) looks to make a pass during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; A general view inside the venue prior to the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Team USA defenseman Chase Reid, a top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft

May 18, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) celebrates his goal with defenseman Owen Power (25) during the third period against the Montréal Canadiens in game seven of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Radim Mrtka is selected as the ninth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Konsta Helenius is selected by the Buffalo Sabres with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

KALAMAZOO, MI - NOVEMBER 15: Miami University forward Ilia Morozov #18 shoots the puck during a game between Miami University and Western Michigan University at Lawson Ice Arena on November 15, 2025 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (Photo by Michael Miller/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

Jan 12, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula pose for a photo during a press conference announcing the 2026 NHL Draft taking place in Buffalo at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Buffalo Sabres representatives at the NHL Draft

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Radim Mrtka (second from left) poses with John Rzeznik (left) and Robby Takac (second from right) of the Goo Goo Dolls and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (right) after being selected as the ninth overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images