2021 NHL Draft top 10 moments
Kraken history; Hughes, Dach brothers united; Doan to Coyotes among highlights
by
Mike G. Morreale
@mikemorrealeNHL
/ NHL.com Staff Writer
The Buffalo Sabres stocked up on future assets to help fast-track their rebuild at the 2021 NHL Draft.
The Sabres made 11 picks, including two in the first round Friday: defenseman Owen Power at No. 1, and right wing Isak Rosen at No. 14.
The draft was held virtually for the second time in its 59-year history and had plenty of firsts.
Here are 10 moments to remember from the 2021 draft:
Seattle's historic pick
The expansion Seattle Kraken, who begin play next season, chose center Matthew Beniers from the University of Michigan with the No. 2 pick Friday as the first NHL Draft pick in their history.