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Sabres select Daxon Rudolph with 4th pick in NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres used two first-round picks to add a defenseman and a forward. Daxon Rudolph was taken 4th overall, while Ilia Morozov was selected 20th. The Pittsburgh Penguins also drafted forward Liam Ruck at 22nd overall.

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The Sabres completed their first-round selections of Rudolph and Morozov.

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  1. Sabres Select Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Buffalo Sabres used two first-round picks to add a defenseman and a forward. Daxon Rudolph was taken 4th overall, while Ilia Morozov was selected 20th. The Pittsburgh Penguins also drafted forward Liam Ruck at 22nd overall.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the 4th overall pick.
    • The Buffalo Sabres selected forward Ilia Morozov with the 20th overall pick.
    • Ilia Morozov is a center from Miami University.
    • Daxon Rudolph played for Prince Albert in the WHL.
    • The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Liam Ruck with the 22nd overall pick.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Penguins may select both Ruck twins.
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