The Sabres have a ton of cap space to use in their future, but with so many young players coming through, eventually they will need to The right-winger from St. Petersburg is a power forward that can drive to the middle of the ice and score in the perimeter. The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a third-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for the rights to goaltender Erik Portillo, the team 1 pick. Try a week on us. MORE:NHL playoffs schedule 2022: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series. There is light at the end of the tunnel. This draft is considered unpredictable by those who have studied the prospects closely. Peterka will be 22. The start of the game was a disaster for Buffalo. Rosen has impressive speed and is able to make a lot of his skilled plays through defenders and to teammates while on the move. Especially this time of year and July 1st, everybodys talking about the big guys and the big moves, Granato said. As Sabres fans have learned, player development is rarely a straight line. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. This Lightning With Portillos exit from the organization the path is now clear for Levi to sign with the Sabres, making the future between the pipes somewhat less murky for the organization. He was also electric in the postseason, putting up five goals and 10 points in 14 games. Restricted free agents: forwards Victor Olofsson and Arttu Ruotsalainen; defenseman Jacob Bryson. 188 overall. Lets meet the Sabres draft class of 2021. They also have restricted free agents to take care of, starting with Victor Olofsson, Jacob Bryson, Brandon Biro, Brett Murray, Arttu Ruotsalainen and Luukkonen. Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs? Dylan Cozens will be a restricted free agent next offseason. The safest pick in the draft, as he was the projected first-overall pick for the entire season. He will be an intriguing prospect to watch develop, as the 161-pound winger needs to add some size. But if you just look at recent history withCale Makarand (Zach) Werenski andCharlie McAvoyandQuinn Hughes, all these players went back for their second year, dominated in college, and it made their transition to theNHLvery seamless. Now comes the challenging part. 2 pick in the NHL draft was supposed to mark the end of the suffering, th. Buffalo drafted Portillo in the third round of the 2019 draft. MORE:Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs? Senators Among the other candidates on the free-agent market, Colorados Darcy Kuemper will be sought after. Its too hard to project whether Luukkonen will be ready to roll as a No. Isak Rosen is poised to pace Swedens junior team. With their second sixth-round pick, the Sabres selected Nikita Novikov at No. Its no surprise given his point totals (73 points in 61 MHL games in 2020-21) that hes a player with a lot of skill. Krebs has been much more comfortable at center than on the wing, so hes likely staying put there. (Photo: Timothy T. Ludwig / USA TODAY Sports). The lineup could feature young players like Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebbs and JJ Peterka on their entry-level contracts. Another Trade, Insiders! Nobody in the NHL seems to have a firm grasp on exactly what will happen with Russian players in the upcoming NHL Draft. "If you want to be mad Eichel is an ex-Sabre, this one lies squarely at the feet of Terry and Kim Pegula, as well as Dan Bylsma, Phil Housley,, Jack Eichel, the disgruntled 25-year-old star center whose desire to undergo surgery on a herniated disk in his neck was blocked by the Sabres, In addition to acquiring draft choices in 2022 (first round, albeit top 10 protected) and 2023 (second round), Buffalo added power forward Ale, The selection of the 18-year-old from Boston University with the No. The defense would be even younger with Bryson as the old-timer at age 24. He controls pucks quite well, though, and makes tough plays in small areas. Prokhor Poltapov, LW (No. After signing Dylan Larkin to a massive extension Wednesday, the team signaled to fans that the rebuild is over. So how will they spend it? Thompson and Bjork are scheduled to be UFAs unless they negotiated long-term extensions. Viljami Marjala joins the Sabres!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/OyI8Ge4bXR. At that point, the Sabres played a frantic and desperate period to climb back into the game, but the comeback fell short despite goals from Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka. Having multiple first-round picks can be a luxury if handled properly. They also own the Golden Knights' and Panthers' first-round selections. Penguins The Sabres made that trade because his cap hit will exceed the actual cash the team has to pay him. His skating is the major knock, with a heavy stride that concerns scouts. He needs to work on his speed if he wants to play at the professional level. But hell have other suitors. The Sabres pool of goaltender prospects is strong. 1): Power had a great freshman season as one of the best defensemen in his conference while also one of its youngest, and played a key role for Canada in its gold medal run at the world championships. In a sentence, Nadeau projects as a hardworking bottom-six NHL winger whose skating will be tested at higher levels. Another skilled undersized forward is added to the system.With the first pick of day two, we welcome Prokhor Poltapov to the Sabres!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/0jw1iEFZNa Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 24, 2021, With the first pick of day two, we welcome Prokhor Poltapov to the Sabres!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/0jw1iEFZNa. Instead, Buffalo is looking like it will pick around No. The Buffalo Sabres gave up their 14th pick and a 2023 second-rounder for defenseman Robert Hagg. Theres more help on the horizon in 2025-26 if the Russian brigade comes to North America. Another Trade, Insiders! Round Player Pos Drafted From GP G A Pts PIM; 2022 Entry: 9: 1: Matthew Savoie: C: Winnipeg Ice [WHL] 2022 Entry: 16: 1: Noah Ostlund: C: Djurgardens Jr. [Swe-Jr] So should prospects Devon Levi, Jiri Kulich and Matt Savoie. Overall I really like this class for Buffalos future. I understand hes the first overall pick and what the expectations are for those type of players, so that wont be my decision. But another middle six forward would be a useful reinforcement for the final stretch of the season. Rosen has underwhelming counting stats with only two points in 24 career SHL games, but playing within his age group his production matches his skill level. Returning: forwards Skinner, Tuch, Mittelstadt, Quinn, Peterka and Krebs; defensemen Dahlin, Jokiharju and Power. With the final pick of the fifth round, the Sabres selected Viljami Marjala from Quebec Remparts of the QMJHL. Itll be a young group, but one loaded with skill. Aleksandr Kisakov, LW (No. Through two periods, they allowed 12 high-danger scoring chances at five-on-five, according to Natural Stat Trick, and were in a 4-1 hole entering the third period. But the Sabres could make some noise and sign a few key pieces for the future of the team. As expected, Luukkonen is learning plenty as the Amerks workhorse. He and fellow 2021 second-rounder Aleksandr Kisakov may be ready to test their skills in the NHL by then. By virtue of our age, by virtue of our young skill, were not in a situation where were desperate to make a big move. When Adams selected Quinn ahead of other The 33rd-overall pick was a great selection by the team, as he is very talented in various areas. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The way the team finished was the source of hope, though. Canucks We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. This was due to the cancellation of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season. 161): He had 7 goals and 21 points in 18 junior games. The Sabres sent goaltender Erik Portillo to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick. Theyll all have learned on the job. 2. Here's some insight into how the Sabres look heading into the offseason. So if they want to continue that approach for another year, giving Okposo the captaincy in the short term might make the most sense. He will likely jump into the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and play a few games against grown men. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He plays a similar style to fellow Sabres prospect John-Jason Peterka, providing a lot of speed, skill and scoring ability down the wing when they both get to the NHL. The Sabres received multiple draft picks in those deals and selected 11 players over the two days. The Sabres acquired a 2023 3rd-round pick for goaltender prospect Erik Portillo in a deal with the L.A. Kings on Wednesday. Blue Jackets After handing out a bunch of one-year deals last summer, there are a number of Sabres hitting free agency in 2022. As encouraging as the end of the season was, general manager Kevyn Adams now needs to make the right moves to keep this team heading in the right direction while avoiding mistakes that derailed past rebuilding efforts. That should tell you the Sabres arent eager to dip into their top-end resources to make a trade. 1 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, has arrived and looked as advertised to end the season. The Sabres overachieved this season, thanks to a mix of breakout performances from youngsters such as Tage Thompson and veterans such as Kyle Okposo and Craig Anderson playing above expectations. 97): Nadeau isnt a flashy player, but he is effective, producing at an impressive rate in the QMJHL (45 points in 34 games in 2020-21) and relied on in all situations for a good team in Shawinigan. A fun fact about him is that he scored the most goals out of all players in this draft class.Welcome to Buffalo, Aleksandr! Powers collegiate career will end after Michigans season no matter what, and hes shown hell be ready for the NHL. In 2019-20, he only averaged 10 minutes of ice time per game for the Saginaw Spirit. So what are their options to add? Building the team that way turned out to be a disaster. The Buffalo Sabres are slated to pick No. They are trying to remain patient, so any trade they make has to fit the long-term vision. Sabres 2022 NHL Draft picks GM Kevyn Adams has 10 draft picks to work with this summer most importantly, three first-round picks. Advertisement. The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs have been rivals since the Sabres admission to the NHL in 1970, not only because they are close geographically but because the seeds of the Buffalo franchise were sown by former Leafs coach and GM George Punch Imlach, who led Toronto to their last four Stanley Cups in the mid-1960s The Panthers' pick will be at the bottom of the first round. The team also has a second, a third, a fourth, fifth, two sixths and a seventh. Here is how the draft protection for the top-10 pick will work, per ESPN. Owen Power, the No. After multiple seasons of racing to the bottom of the standings to improve draft position, Murray thought the team was ready to contend and flipped picks for veterans. WebSabres' depth, talent at forward strengthened by adding Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs In addition to acquiring draft choices in 2022 (first round, albeit top 10 protected) and 2023 (second The approach of waiting for those players to find their place naturally seemed to work last season. Rosn is currently playing games for Sweden at the World Junior Summer Showcase. That said, when you have three first-round picks, you have plenty of flexibility. In various mock drafts, he ranked anywhere between 21st to 104th overall, which is quite fascinating. It was Isak Rosn. Rosen didnt get a shot grade but he shows flashes of an above-average shot. Would the Ducks entertain trading John Gibson? He does fit the profile of a young player who could have untapped potential. They want to build community and a locker room that everyone wants to be a part of. I think both Isak Rosen and Prokhor Poltapov will become useful scoring wingers in the NHL, and both Aleksandr Kisakov and Olivier Nadeau have solid chances to play games. (Photo of Jack Quinn: David Kirouac / Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). It could be a busy summer in 2023 with Cozens, Thompson, Asplund and others in need of RFA contracts. Most of his time was spent in the SuperElit, where he put up seven goals and 21 points in 18 games.With the 161st overall pick, we select William von Barnekow-Lofberg!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/4NZbMbUeMu Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 24, 2021, With the 161st overall pick, we select William von Barnekow-Lofberg!#LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/4NZbMbUeMu. Okposo, Girgensons and Olofsson are scheduled to be unrestricted free agents. The defender from Mississauga had an outstanding season with the University of Michigan, putting up 16 points in 26 games. There will obviously be growing pains, but the first steps forward arent far away. Kings Portillo has also started all 14 of Michigans games, posting one shutout and a .918 save percentage. WebThe Buffalo Sabres made eight picks Friday during Day 2 of the 2022 NHL Draft. It turned out to be the best move of all, not to make any big moves, Granato said. We had strongly suspected that 2019 NHL Draft third round pick Erik Portillo had no intention of inking a contract with the Sabres, and today General Manager Kevyn Adams traded away the rights to signing the goaltender to the Los Angeles Kings for a third rounder in the upcoming 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Stillman could provide some useful minutes on the third pairing once hes up to speed. Tim Murray used the first selection to take Eichel and then dealt the two late first Brian Lawton of the NHL Network said on the broadcast, I was surprised he didnt go yesterday; he has first-round ability., Poltapov was the first Russian-born player drafted by the Sabres since Vasili Glotov in the 2016 NHL Draft. NHL Mock Draft 2022 2.0: Canadiens take Shane Wright with No. The Sabres have significant salary cap space to play with, but Adams is not expected to overpay future assets for a rental piece. He got plenty of help from Peterka, who recorded 11 assists and 15 points. Tim Murray used the first selection to take Eichel and then dealt the two late first-rounders as part of trades for Evander Kane and Robin Lehner. Marjalas skill and vision give him a chance but his game may have too many holes to play in the NHL. The Sabres first-round pick should be off limits unless its at least top 10 protected. He has a lot of flaws though, between an awkward skating stride, lacking top-level playmaking and finishing ability and not being good off the puck. But he could be useful now and in the future if signed beyond this season. Kozak projects to play in an energetic, defensive-minded support role, according to Kris Baker. So, who did the team draft? 1 netminder, though the Sabres certainly hope so. Power will be 21. And being closer to the salary cap floor lines up with where this team is in its rebuild. Jack Campbell and Braden Holtby are also among the experienced veterans with expiring contracts this summer. Adams and Granato are committed to building a strong pipeline of prospects and developing talent from within the organization. In 50 games for Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, he produced nine goals and 30 points for the team. Not a lot of lessons this time of year, captain Kyle Okposo said. Nadeaus production in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) ranks him as the 24th-best prospect in the draft compared to previous junior players. Drafted: 2021 round one, 14th overall by Buffalo Sabres With the Sabres second first-round pick in the 2021 NHL draft they selected the elite skating forward Isak Rosen. The coaching staff is integrating Krebs as the center for the wingers following his arrival in the Jack Eichel trade. The Sabres hope at least one of the goalies will have ascended to No. With Anderson, Dustin Tokarski and Malcolm Subban all free agents, the Sabres might need to add multiple veterans to the roster. 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Flames Sabres fans have been forced to hear patience too often through the years, but it may finally be rewarded soon. Hurricanes That seems to be in line with what the Sabres have targeted. CAP HIT. If the first-round pick is not in play or the asking price on Chychrun remains too high, the Sabres may not be able to add to the list of splashy deals that have already happened early in deadline week. But this was a team most predicted to finish with the worst record in the East, fighting for last place in the league. The team will likely have brought in contributors via trade and free agency, too. Sabres Isak Rosen, RW (No. If Vegas' first-round pick in 2022 is not a top-10 selection, the Sabres will get a 2022 first-rounder and a 2023 second-rounder, with Vegas getting a 2023 third-rounder. Outside of that top tier of prospects, the Sabres also have Isak Rosen and Noah Ostlund, first-round picks in 2021 and 2022, respectively. Adding the 6-foot-6 Power and the 6-foot-4 Samuelsson greatly transforms the Sabres blue line. The Sabres own three second-round draft picks in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft in Nashville and while Adams is The Jeff Skinner contract is still an issue, as he is set to make $9 million over the next five years despite never being a $9 million a year kind of player. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Still, Granato seems to think its wise not to stray too much from that. 1 because that's what everybody says," said one NHL scout. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. We didnt come out and play well enough in the first two periods to win a game. The Sabres are now a promising destination and the team has the money to make a potential big splash in free agency. The Sabres opened the sixth round by selecting William Von Barnekow with the 161st pick. Thats enough for the Sabres to make a splash in free agency if they choose to do so. Jack Quinn, the Sabres first-round pick in the 2020 draft (eight overall), comes in at No. Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams on Locked On Sabres: Open to acquiring goalie? Adams was in the same position last offseason and elected instead to give out the "Buffalo Special" a bunch of one-year contracts under $1 million. Sure, the club ended the season with a record of 32-39-11,finishing fifthin the Atlantic Division, 11th in the Eastern Conference and didn't sniff the postseason. The amount of effort he puts forth to go with great hands, vision and speed will allow him to create offense versus men despite his size. GM Kevyn Adams has 10 draft picks to work with this summer most importantly, three first-round picks. Those are valuable assets not just for the way they could deepen the prospect pool but because they could be used as trade chips in the offseason. We know our game. Heres what the roster could look like, with restricted free agents noted with an asterisk: If the Sabres prospects progress as expected, the team may not have to add any forwards next summer. Gambling problem? Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive look at the team's prospect pool. Power always dreamt of becoming a Sabre one day. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 73 on the NHLs Central Scouting (EU Skaters) list. Hes OK off the puck, but he doesnt shy from making plays to the net. Blues AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Buffalo Sabres Schedule, Roster, News, and Rumors | Die By The Blade, Buffalo Sabres trade away rights to Erik Portillo, Buffalos third period rally wasnt enough, as they fall 5-3 to Columbus, BREAKING: Portillo has now left the building. Kisakov projects as a bottom-six NHL winger. Blackhawks They have three goalie prospects with a chance to play. Dahlin will be 24 years old. WebThe Buffalo Sabres have acquired a first-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft (14th overall), a second-round pick in 2023, and defenseman Robert Hagg from the Philadelphia Flyers in Matthew Fairburn is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Buffalo Sabres. Plus, I can't imagine many players were chomping at the bit to sign in Buffalo. Against the Blue Jackets, Owen Power had to play more than 28 minutes. Portillo is a 22-year-old goaltender from the Univesity of Michigan who was selected by the Sabres in the [] Trades can be filtered on players, teams, dates, and events Future Considerations. He also played for Team Canada at the World Championships, having three assists in 10 games. The additions of Power and Quinn alone would be tantalizing, but Krebs and Peterka could also make an immediate impact. Head coach Don Granato has made this team an extremely tough opponent to play night in and night out since he arrived late in the 2020-21 season. GM Kevyn Adams has 10 draft picks to work with this summer most importantly, three first-round picks. Nearly all the future Sabres will be in town. MORE:NHL playoffs schedule 2022: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series. 1 spot and Shane Wright. The Sabres still need to add to the center position internally, but they added a star defenseman and a lot of scoring depth.. Owen Power, D (No. Buffalo Sabres: Bright future is why a blockbuster is unnecessary So far in 2022-23, the Buffalo Sabres have exceeded most everyones expectations given their spot in the wild card race, but this is just the sabrenoise.com - Sion Fawkes 11h Read more on sabrenoise.com Buffalo Sabres Ice Hockey NHL Buffalo Sports Sports The Sabres Big Board: Final 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Austin gives his final rankings ahead of next weeks draft. Northeasterns Devon Levi and Michigans Erik Portillo present the organization with two promising players to develop, assuming they can ink them to entry-level deals. #LetsGoBuffalo pic.twitter.com/ldTCaYO6Ok. Novikov has a chance to play in the NHL due to his size and sense but needs more pace in his game. This is just a certain perspective, but it makes the pick more intriguing to watch.Welcome to the Sabres, Olivier! Keep reading with unlimited digital access. WebMatthew Savoie headlines Sabres' three-pick, first-round haul at NHL Draft Lance Lysowski Jul 7, 2022 Updated Jul 14, 2022 0 1 of 2 Matthew Pegula, right, poses with No. Jack Quinn is one of the AHLs best scorers. BUFFALO, N.Y. The Buffalo Sabres trade deadline conundrum was on full display in their 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Its the Sabres final game before the trade deadline on Friday. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Luckily for the Sabres, Kyle Okposo has just one more year left making $6 million, so that money will be off the books after next season. Hell need a new deal as an RFA. Coyotes The Sabres will be without Alex Tuch for multiple weeks. Bryan Murphy is an NHL content producer at The Sporting News. This appears to be another player that could have been selected higher, as he was ranked 96th on the FC Hockey draft board. The Russian left-handed defender played for MHK Dynamo Moskva of the MHL, putting up 14 points in 52 games. Poltapov also played for Russia at the U18 World Junior Championships (WJC-18) and produced seven points in the tournament. The team also has a second, a third, a fourth, fifth, two sixths and a seventh. You would have liked to have seen him score a few more goals (five in 30 games in 2020-21), as his game can lack finish. Coming out of the All-Star break, the Sabres played at an 88-point pace. Panthers I dont see him make that many plays and his skating isnt the best either. The issue is this deadline has already been a busy one. It appears general manager (GM) Kevyn Adams prioritized skill and speed with his picks. The Sabres also have potential captains in Cozens and Dahlin. 2 in the prospects rankings. Head coach Don Granato has made this team an extremely tough opponent to play night in and night out since he arrived late in the 2020-21 season. The new RFAs for 2024-25 are scheduled to include Power, Quinn, Krebs, Peterka, Mittelstadt, Dahlin, Jokiharju and Johnson, so the Sabres better have plenty of cap space available. The Panthers' pick will be at the bottom of the first round. What about the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck? But the Sabres have legitimately stocked their organization this time. Bacons model takes into account point production from various leagues and uses comparable seasons from past players. Buffalo enters the offseason with $35 million in projected cap space, according to CapFriendly. Parting with one would be palatable. Stillman joined the team Wednesday after going through the immigration process, but its fair to wonder if he alone is enough to boost the Sabres defense. He also traded the first pick in the second round as part of a package that landed the Sabres Ryan OReilly. They are in an interesting spot because they have multiple first-round picks and can afford to take chances where other teams might not be willing. Of course, as I mentioned before, Adams can't blow through all his cash, with some of the young pieces of this team in need of a pay raise in the next couple of summers. Try a week on us. Stiven Sardarian was high for me, but hes one of the most skilled players in the class so I respect the bet. Kisakov attacks the net frequently, getting a lot of goals around the crease area. His game has a lot of pace to it, which should translate to higher levels. Sabres 2022 offseason outlook: Free agents, contracts, draft picks, roster entering this summer, NHL playoffs schedule 2022: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series. The Sabres wisely waited to hand out the captaincy after stripping Eichel of that role in 2021. The Sabres sent goaltender Erik Portillo to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2023 third-round draft pick. Eichel, 25, exits the Sabres having experienced zero playoff games in six seasons since he was drafted second overall in 2015. Overall, the Sabres drafted many skilled players that could develop into NHL players. Theyll have likely signed Cozens, Asplund and others to multiyear deals prior to this summer, but well list them as RFAs in case they negotiated only one-year contracts. Sure, the club ended the season with a record of 32-39-11,finishing fifthin the Atlantic Division, 11th in the Eastern Conference and didn't sniff the postseason. Example video title will go here for this video. But Power projects as an important piece of the future, a true NHL star who together with Dahlin, Casey Mittelstadt, Jack Quinn and the return in a Jack Eichel trade are the core pieces for trying to turn the franchise around. 33): Poltapov had a good, albeit not great, season in the MHL. The left-winger from Stockholm spent time in various leagues in 2020-21, with most of his time spent with Leksands IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Hed be an ideal veteran to add to the mix with a lot of young players on the roster. Josh Bloom is finding the net in the OHL. He can wind pucks up through the neutral zone with speed, and often takes it wide and drives right to the net. Copyright 2005-2023 Frank Marousek - All rights reserved. Stiven Sardaryan was selected at 88th overall, marking the first time the team took three Russian-born players in a single draft since 2003. Cozens, Krebs and Quinn will be 23. Nikita Novikov, D (No. Select Team Poltapov projects as a middle-six winger who will be able to score and agitate with his physicality in the NHL. Vegas' pick is much higher than expected with the team missing the playoffs, so that's a bonus for Buffalo. Stiven Sardarian joins the squad at Pick 88.Welcome to Buffalo, Stiven! For the second time in the last four years, the Sabres hold the No. That seems like a trade Adams is more likely to consider in the offseason when the market is different and he has more clarity on the roster. But he could also handle the job for a season while Alex Tuch gets to further establish himself in Buffalo. The team also is set to have three of its defensemen hitting the market as well, leaving gaps on the blue line. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. The last time the Sabres had three first-round picks in one draft was 2015. 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