The Philadelphia Flyers will pick 13th overall for the first time in their history in the upcoming 2021 NHL Entry Draft. With this year’s draft taking place in late July, there’s no better time to dig deep into the history of the 13th overall selection.
13th selection by team
The Buffalo Sabres hold the first overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. However, they’ve drawn the 13th pick more times than any other team.
Buffalo has drafted in the lucky number 13 slot six times, selecting Larry Playfair (1978), Joel Savage (1988), Philippe Boucher (1991), Drew Stafford (2004), Marek Zagrapan (2005), and Zack Kassian (2009).