Mar 31, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) congratulates center Sam Reinhart (23) after scoring a goal during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
With the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft officially in the rear-view mirror, teams now have shifted their focus on the upcoming 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The Buffalo Sabres own the number one overall pick and have been subject to multiple trade rumors that could gain them more first-round picks.
With the trade freeze officially over, this leaves the Sabres with a little over 24 hours to make any deals they want to try and gain more picks with.