Buffalo Sabres Will Pick #9 Overall In NHL Draft

A disappointing season for the Buffalo Sabres got worse on Monday night during the NHL draft lottery.

The Buffalo Sabres, who finished the season as one of the worst teams in the NHL, had a 6.5% chance of getting the #1 overall pick. They had the best odds of getting the 7th overall pick.

Where Will The Buffalo Sabres Be Drafting This Year In The NHL Draft?

The Sabres drew the 9th overall pick in this year's NHL draft, and according to Sportsnet.ca, that would land them center Jake O'Brien, who is considered the 9th-best overall prospect in this year's draft. He is a two-way center with good playmaking ability and a strong presence on the ice.

Will The Sabres Draft A Player Or Make A Trade?

The Sabres are full of young players and prospects, which means the Sabres could look to trade away this pick in a package for a veteran player. Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has already gone on record saying he would be interested in trading this pick is a deal can be made.

Falling two slots to #9 overall does hinder making a deal, so the Sabres might have to use the draft pick.

When is the NHL Draft In 2025?

The NHL Draft will happen on June 27th and 28th, live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Round 1 will be live on ESPN on Friday morning at 7 pm EST, with rounds 2-7 being held on Saturday starting at Noon EST. Those rounds will be shown on ESPN+

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