With the ninth-overall selection in the 2022 NHL Draft, the Buffalo Sabres have selected center Matthew Savoie.
The 5-foot-9, 175-pound native of St. Albert, Alberta recorded 90 points (35+55) in 65 games for the Winnipeg ICE of the WHL.
He was ranked No. 4 among North American-based skaters by NHL Central Scouting.
Sabres take Savoie 9th overall at 2022 NHL Draft
Forward led all WHL rookies in scoring last season