It happens every year or so. One of the Buffalo Sabres’ unheralded mid- or late-round draft picks quickly grabs some attention. Maybe a YouTube sizzle reel builds a little hype.
EDMONTON – The first major event of the 2025 NHL Draft season is complete. Canada won its 25th Hlinka Gretzky Cup—and third in a row—after beating Czechia 2-1 at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday.