Sabres Draft Rudolph in Buffalo

Buffalo Sabres shock the hockey world by drafting Daxon Rudolph fourth overall—after barely talking to him that morning—making him the first defenseman selected in a deep draft. A trade earlier in the week gave them the pick, and Rudolph, who’s friends with many top defensemen, is thrilled to be crowned the best. Scouts rave about his puck-moving and smart positioning, especially for a right-shot defenseman. He’ll join the powerhouse Denver Pioneers next year, where he’ll face elite competition and bulk up, though some think he’s ready to contribute sooner. When he joins the Sabres, he’ll team up with stars like Dahlin and Power, whom he’s already studied. The draft’s held in Buffalo made it even more special—and Rudolph got a personal shout-out from Bills legend Thurman Thomas. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/323278c022071103