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Mike Harrington: Draft was a snoozer but Sabres' first pick was a key talking point

The Buffalo Sabres used the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select Daxon Rudolph. The team also drafted Morozov and acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from Anaheim. Scouts Graham Beamish and Lukas Sutter were credited with evaluating Rudolph's character and skill.

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The Sabres completed their 2026 draft selections and acquired Olen Zellweger.

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  1. Buffalo Sabres Select Daxon Rudolph Fourth Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Buffalo Sabres used the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to select Daxon Rudolph. The team also drafted Morozov and acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from Anaheim. Scouts Graham Beamish and Lukas Sutter were credited with evaluating Rudolph's character and skill.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres selected Daxon Rudolph with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • The Sabres acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from Anaheim for forward Anton Wahlberg and a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL draft.
    • Daxon Rudolph and Morozov expressed excitement about joining the Sabres.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Scouts Graham Beamish and Lukas Sutter were instrumental in the team's understanding of Daxon Rudolph's personality on and off the ice.
    • The 2026 NHL Draft was described as a snoozer.
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