The Buffalo Sabres have found success in recent years by targeting hardworking wingers, namely 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson and trade acquisition Josh Doan. It's a trend they'll probably attempt to continue in the 2026 NHL Draft.
So, it makes sense Eric Cruikshank of The Hockey News projected the Sabres to select Windsor Spitfires winger Ethan Belchetz with the No. 5 overall pick in his latest NHL mock draft.
"Belchetz's rare blend of size, skill and improved play along the walls makes him the perfect long-term fit for a top-line role with the Sabres," Cruikshank wrote.