Jun 21, 2019; Vancouver, BC, Canada; Ryan Johnson poses for a photo after being selected as the number thirty-one overall pick to the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
NHL Draft week kicks off tonight, as does an eventful timeframe for the Buffalo Sabres. The team is navigating the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft this evening while preparing for the league draft only two days later, on Friday, July 23rd.
This timeframe also comes at a pivotal moment for the franchise.