Jan 11, 2020; Buffalo, New York, USA; Fans greet Buffalo Sabres center Jack Eichel (9) as he makes his way to the ice before a game against the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
The Buffalo Sabres will select first overall in the 2021 NHL draft after the ping pong ball bounced their way in Wednesday’s draft lottery.
The expansion Seattle Kraken, who will begin play in 2021-22, landed the No. 2 overall pick.
Under this year’s rules, all other draft positions for non-playoff teams were determined by regular-season record.