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Sabres Draft Ilia Morozov 20th Overall

With the 20th pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres have selected Ilia Morozov from Miami University (Ohio) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Ilia Morozov is an excellent center prospect whose well-rounded game earned him a lot of attention in the NCAA this season.

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Instead of trading first-rounders, Sabres take Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov in NHL Draft

ORCHARD PARK – As the first round of Friday’s NHL Draft approached and he held two first-round picks – the fourth and 20th selections – general manager Jarmo Kekalainen informed other teams the Buffalo Sabres had all their options open.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Sabres select Ilia Morozov No. 20 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

One of the youngest players in this year’s draft has heard his name called. On Friday night, the host Buffalo Sabres selected forward Ilia Morozov, 17, with the No.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 26

Sabres select Daxon Rudolph fourth overall in NHL Draft; Ilia Morozov taken with 20th pick

ORCHARD PARK – During the NHL Scouting Combine earlier this month in Buffalo, the Sabres never met with defenseman Daxon Rudolph, the prospect they selected fourth overall tonight in the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 26

Sabres select Daxon Rudolph fourth overall in NHL Draft

ORCHARD PARK – The Sabres tonight selected right-shot defenseman Daxon Rudolph fourth overall in the NHL Draft at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Rudolph registered 28 goals, 78 points, 75 penalty minutes and a plus-32 rating in 68 games with the junior Western Hockey League’s Prince Albert Raiders last season.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Buffalo Sabres News / Ball Exclusives / June 26

Sabres select Rudolph fourth overall

The Buffalo Sabres have selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph fourth overall. The Sabres acquired the pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Bowen Byram trade days before the draft.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sabres Draft Daxon Rudolph 4th Overall

With the fourth pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres have selected Daxon Rudolph from the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Sabres select Daxon Rudolph No. 4 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The first defenseman is off the board in a first round full of talented ones. The Buffalo Sabres selected Daxon Rudolph, 18, with the fourth-overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Sabres acquire Zellweger from Ducks for Wahlberg, draft pick

New Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen continues to put his fingerprints on his roster. The Sabres announced on Friday afternoon that they have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Anton Wahlberg and the No.

Bowen Byram News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Sabres replace Bowen Byram with Ducks defenseman in trade

The Buffalo Sabres were a part of one of the more stunning trades of this NHL offseason. Now, just days after Bowen Byram went to the Chicago Blackhawks, they have added a defenseman.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Buffalo Sabres Acquire Olen Zellweger

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the No. 45 pick at the 2026 draft, as well as prospect center Anton Wahlberg.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 26

Alex Tuch explains why he left Sabres for Capitals in sign-and-trade deal: ‘One of the toughest moments of my life’

Alex Tuch wants to keep the details of his departure from Buffalo private. The winger just made an agonizing decision, choosing to leave the Sabres in a sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals a week before he could’ve become a free agent.

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Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Sabres Need A Good Strategy Going In To The 2026 Draft

The Sabres find themselves in a very unique position right now. As the 2026 NHL draft takes place later today, they will hold both the 4th overall, and 20th overall selections, and both were acquired via trade in recent weeks.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 25

Select or trade? No. 4 pick in NHL Draft gives Sabres interesting options

ORCHARD PARK – Luckily for the Sabres, the NHL, which decentralized its draft last year much to the chagrin of, well, pretty much everyone in the hockey world except for some general managers, still has its top prospects gather in a city.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 25

Buffalo being removed from no-trade lists; Jarmo Kekalainen drafts best available prospect

ORCHARD PARK – Winning has a funny way of changing things, doesn’t it? In his dealings this offseason, Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said a couple of agents told him players have removed Buffalo from their no-trade list.

Zach Benson News / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Sabres make smart gamble with Zach Benson extension

Wednesday was a bittersweet day for Buffalo Sabres fans. On one hand, the Sabres said goodbye to 30-goal scorer Alex Tuch thanks to their sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals.

Zach Benson News / Field Level Media / June 25

Sabres sign F Zach Benson to $54.5M deal through 2032-33

The Buffalo Sabres signed 21-year-old forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent. Instead, Benson now is under contract through the 2032-33 season, the club announced Wednesday night.

Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Next move Sabres must make after trading Bowen Byram to Blackhawks

The Buffalo Sabres made a blockbuster trade on Tuesday, sending Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. They now have two picks in Friday’s first round: 4th overall and 20th overall.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

Thoughts on Byram & Greenway Joining the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks were part of a blockbuster trade on Jun. 23, just a few days before the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The deal involved acquiring defenseman Bowen Byram and forward Jordan Greenway from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the Hawks’ 2026 No.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24

Sabres sign Zach Benson to a seven-year extension

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year extension.

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Chicago Blackhawks acquire Bowen Byram in another blockbuster NHL trade

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Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / June 24

Are the Sabres Ready to Make the Move Nobody Expects?

In a recent interview, the Real Kyper and Bourne panel discussion was basically about one question: Should the Buffalo Sabres seriously consider using a high pick (even fourth overall) to try to get Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets?

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 24

Latest moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

Jordan Kyrou, Alex Tuch moves show Capitals still believe title window is open

The Washington Capitals are not messing around this offseason, and they are making it very clear that they still see themselves as Stanley Cup contenders in the very near future.

Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

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