It marks the first time the Sabres, whose 79 points this year were the third fewest in the Eastern Conference, will pick in the top-10 of the draft since 2022 when Buffalo selected Matthew Savoie at No. 9 overall with the first of the team's three first round selections.

For the 14th straight year, Sabres fans are stuck worrying about ping-pong balls while the NHL playoffs roll along.

The Buffalo Sabres hold the ninth-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the league announced Monday. The draft takes place June 27 to 28 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.