The biggest draft mistake in Buffalo Sabres history

Although the Sabres have generally picked well in the first round throughout franchise history, there are still a few "what if" scenarios that could have altered Buffalo sports history.

Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders | Bruce Bennett/GettyImagesThe Buffalo Sabres typically do well in the opening round of the NHL draft. Heck, their first pick in franchise history, French Connection center Gilbert Perreault, still holds many team records. Rick Martin, Phil Housley, Pierre Turgeon, Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Rasmus Dahlin all became superstars after getting drafted by Buffalo, though some of them enjoyed the peak of the hockey career elsewhere.

Yet, the Sabres also made their fair share…