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Sabres Draft defenseman Rudolph No. 4

27 Jun

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Sabres select defenseman Daxon Rudolph at No. 4
Rudolph played for Prince Albert in WHL last season
Sabres acquired pick via trading Bowen Byram

The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound right-handed defenseman played for Prince Albert in the WHL last season, accumulating 78 points in 68 games. He has committed to playing at the University of Denver next season.

Buffalo acquired the No. 4 pick on Tuesday by trading defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. This selection further strengthens the Sabres' prospect pool of right-handed defensemen. The team has previously drafted players like Radim Mrtka, Maxim Strbak, Adam Kleber, Gavin McCarthy, and David Bedkowski at similar positions.

The Sabres also added 22-year-old Olen Zellweger via trade ahead of the draft. Rudolph's offensive instincts and playmaking ability align with the Sabres' style of play. General manager Jarmo Kekäläinen still possesses pick No. 20 in the first round and other assets for potential offseason moves.

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