The Buffalo Sabres went in to the 2017 NHL Draft with six picks, including the #8 overall selection, and a brand new GM in Jason Botterill. They left the draft with a group of collegiate and European players that all excel at skating and offensive creativity, as well as a top goalie prospect to replenish the pipeline.
Here’s a quick rundown of the Sabres 2017 draft class, with links to each player’s draft post and analysis of the draft as a whole.
Buffalo Sabres 2017 Draft Class
| Pick | Player | Position | Read More | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pick | Player | Position | Read More | ||
| 8 | Casey Mittelstadt | C/LW | Speed, skill, great hands, electric offensive player. |