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HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 04: David Reinbacher #5 of Team Austria skates during the second period against Team Latvia in the relegation round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 4, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Team Latvia defeated Team Austria 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Top 6 prospects the Buffalo Sabres met at the 2023 NHL Combine

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Buffalo Sabres MUST consider Eduard Sale at 13th overall

Dmitri Simashev could be on the Buffalo Sabres radar at 13th overall

Buffalo Sabres: But, Honzek would bring size, competitiveness

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 04: Trey Augustine #1 of Team United States tends net during the first period against Team Canada in the semifinal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 4, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Team Canada defeated Team United States 6-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres may find Devon Levi’s long-term partner in 2023 draft

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Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Jiri Kulich shakes hands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected as the number twenty-eight overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

When is the 2023 NHL Draft (When do the Buffalo Sabres pick?)

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BASEL, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 30: Gabe Perreault of United States in action during final of U18 Ice Hockey World Championship match between United States and Sweden at St. Jakob-Park at St. Jakob-Park on April 30, 2023 in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Jari Pestelacci/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Respected analyst mocks a familiar name to the Buffalo Sabres

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Dec 19, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; All five Buffalo Sabres skaters collapse to their net to prevent a Vegas Golden Knights goal during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

If I were the Buffalo Sabres general manager in the summer of 2023…

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BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 10: Drew Stafford #21 of the Buffalo Sabres skates against the Florida Panthers November 10, 2006 at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: 13th Overall Scenarios for the 2023 Draft

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WINNIPEG, CANADA - FEBRUARY 01: Zach Benson #9 of the Winnipeg ICE celebrates his goal with teammates Matthew Savoie #93 and Connor McClennon #94 during third period action against the Saskatoon Blades at Wayne Fleming Arena on February 01, 2023 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/Getty Images)

Respected analyst mocks Zach Benson to Buffalo Sabres

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Jan 17, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson (72) passes the puck in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Mailbag: What should the Buffalo Sabres do with the 13th pick?

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OSHAWA, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 07: Quentin Musty #27 of the Sudbury Wolves skates against the Oshawa Generals at Tribute Communities Centre on November 07, 2021 in Oshawa, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Top 3 dream scenarios for Buffalo Sabres in 2023 NHL Draft

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Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Noah Ostlund after being selected as the number sixteen overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Adams will roll with the best available on draft day

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LOWELL, MA - MARCH 11: Matthew Wood #71 of the UConn Huskies skates against the UMass Lowell River Hawks during NCAA men's hockey at the Toscano Family Ice Forum on March 11, 2023 in Storrs, Connecticut. The River Hawks won 2-1. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Network mocks Matthew Wood to Buffalo Sabres at 13th overall

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Jan 25, 2023; Langley, BC, CANADA; CHL Top Prospects team red forward Connor Bedard (98) skates during the second period in the 2023 CHL Top Prospects ice hockey game at Langley Events Centre. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports

Will the Buffalo Sabres have a new thorn in their side for 2023-24?

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EDMONTON, AB - AUGUST 20: Connor Bedard #16 of Canada skates during the gold medal game against Finland in the IIHF World Junior Championship on August 20, 2022 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Photo by Andy Devlin/ Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres listed as one of the best landing spots for Connor Bedard

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: Jiri Kulich, #28 pick by the Buffalo Sabres, poses for a portrait during the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres Draft: 4 late-round sleepers to bolster the team

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MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 07: Jiri Kulich is drafted by the Buffalo Sabres during Round One of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 07, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: 4 prospects to target with the 106th pick

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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: Team Canada celebrates their victory after Men's 6-Team Tournament Bronze Medal Game between Canada and Finland of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics on January 22, 2020 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by RvS.Media/Monika Majer/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Final mock draft featuring all 11 picks

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Apr 12, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Can the 2021 and ’22 drafts rival the 1982 and ’83 drafts?

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KITCHENER, ONTARIO - MARCH 23: Nathan Gaucher #91 of Team White skates against Team Red in the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres are linked to Nathan Gaucher at 16th overall

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PLYMOUTH, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 17: Brady Berard #8 of Team White skates the puck from out of the corner against Sam Rinzel #6 of Team Blue in the second period of the USA Hockey All-American Game at USA Hockey Arena on January 17, 2022 in Plymouth, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

3 right-handed defensemen for the Buffalo Sabres at 28th overall

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KITCHENER, ONTARIO - MARCH 23: Maxim Barbashev #49 of Team Red protects the puck form Matyas Sapovaliv #24 of Team White in the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: 4 prospects to target with the 74th pick

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KENT, WASHINGTON - JUNE 07: Kevin Korchinski #14 of the Seattle Thunderbirds looks to make a pass against the Edmonton Oil Kings during the second period of Game 3 of the Western Hockey League Championship at accesso ShoWare Center on June 07, 2022 in Kent, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)

Will the Buffalo Sabres go defense with the ninth pick?

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WORCESTER, MA - MARCH 25: Devon Levi #1 of the Northeastern Huskies makes a save against the Western Michigan Broncos during the second period during the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Northeast Regional game at the DCU Center on March 25, 2022 in Worcester, Massachusetts. (Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images)

Will the Buffalo Sabres draft a goaltender this week?

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KITCHENER, ONTARIO - MARCH 23: Jagger Firkus #11 of Team White and Denton Mateychuk #5 pose for a photo prior to their morning skate at the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: 3 first round talents who can fall on draft day

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KITCHENER, ONTARIO - MARCH 23: Owen Beck #92 of Team White celebrates his first period goal against Team Red with Tyler Brennan #31 of the 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on March 23, 2022 in Kitchener, Ontario. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: 4 prospects to target with the 41st pick

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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 22: Ivan Miroshnichenko of Russia and Frank Nazar of USA (R) battle for the puck during the Men's 6-Team Ice Hockey Tournament Finals Gold Medal Game between Russian Federation and United States on day 13 of the Lausanne 2020 Winter Youth Olympics at Lausanne Vaudoise Arena on January 22, 2020 in Lausanne, Switzerland. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Mock Draft 4.0: Buffalo Sabres snag a freefalling Snuggerud

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