Buffalo Buffs Up Five Picks as 2026 NHL Draft Opens
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The 2026 NHL Draft is in Buffalo, with the Sabres holding five picks including No. 4 and No. 20 in the first round after trades surrounding Olen Zellweger. Round 1 airs Friday at 7 p.m. ET (US ESPN/ESPN+, Canada Sportsnet/TVA Sports); Rounds 2-7 follow Saturday at 11 a.m. ET (NHL Network/ESPN+, Canada Sportsnet). A Draft Reaction Show will stream on the Sabres’ channels after the first round, and a Draft Fan Fest at Ticketmaster Alumni Plaza offers red-carpet arrivals and family-friendly activities for top prospects.
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