It’s been an excellent year for fans of high-quality prospects. Connor Bedard alone captivated the hockey world for his exploits with the WHL’s Regina Pats. We also saw tons of longstanding records broken across various leagues, and other players emerged from the shadows to become top-flight pieces of their teams’ futures.
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.