The Buffalo Sabres today announced plans to host an NHL Draft party presented by First Niagara on Friday, June 26 at First Niagara Center.
Doors for the free event will open at 6 p.m. and draft coverage begins at 7 p.m. The first 3,000 fans to arrive will receive a Sabres-themed giveaway courtesy of First Niagara.
National coverage of the Draft will be shown on the high-definition video board and on all TVs in the Lexus Club. WGR 550 will also be broadcasting live from the Lexus Club throughout the night. Kevin Sylvester will host the show and will be joined by Sabres play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret, Sabres color commentator Rob Ray, analyst Harry Neale, Sabres Hockey Hotline co-host Andrew Peters and Kris Baker of SabresProspects.