Kevyn Adams described an "unbelievable opportunity" in front of the Buffalo Sabres on the eve of the NHL Draft, a chance to add players who fit within a long-term organizational vision.
The Sabres made a series of moves to that end on Friday. The team selected defenseman Owen Power with the No. 1 overall pick. They added the 14th overall pick as part of a package from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen, which they used to select forward Isak Rosen (the package also included a second-round pick in 2022).
"Like I said yesterday, this is an exciting weekend because I feel we have an amazing opportunity as an organization to take a step forward and add quality players to our organization," Adams said afterward.
Sabres take step forward with additions of Power, Rosen
Recapping Day 1 of the NHL Draft

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Ryan Miller's message to Owen Power

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Power speaks after being drafted first overall
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Meet 14th-overall pick Isak Rosen