(SWE) Matthew Wood, RW, University of Connecticut (NCAA) Eduard Sale, LW, Brno (CZE) Possible fits: Axel Sandin Pellikka, D, Skelleftea Jr. They'll need to continue to gain assets for a possible move and push to qualify for the postseason in 2023-24. 31) and goalie Devon Levi (2021, trade, Florida Panthers). They've built an impressive prospect group led by forwards Jiri Kulich (2022, No. The Sabres have eight draft picks, three in the first two rounds. Buffalo was third with 3.57 goals per game, the first time in 11 seasons it didn't finish in the bottom third of the NHL. The situation: The Sabres missed the playoffs for the 12th consecutive season but had a 16-point improvement over 2021-22 and showed plenty of promise behind rookie defenseman Owen Power and first-year forwards Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka. Possible fits: Lenni Hameenaho, RW, Assat (FIN) Andrew Strathmann, D, Youngstown (USHL) Cole Knuble, C, Fargo (USHL) Boston's first of its five draft picks will come in the third round. 182) and defenseman Mason Lohrei (2020, No.

The top prospects in the pipeline might be forwards John Beecher (2019 NHL Draft, No. Forwards Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Nick Foligno and Tyler Bertuzzi are each a pending unrestricted free agent, and forward Trent Frederic and goalie Jeremy Swayman could be restricted free agents July 1.

Boston (65-12-5) won the Presidents' Trophy and set an NHL record for wins and points (135). Louis Blues in Game 7 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. The situation: Boston, which lost 4-3 in overtime to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round, has qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs seven straight seasons but hasn't advanced past the second round since losing to the St. Here is what Atlantic Division teams could be looking to do at the draft (listed in alphabetical order): King Clancy Trophy and NHL Foundation Player Award winner (2002).The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft provides an opportunity for teams to strengthen positions of need with young talent.

Led Carolina to surprise appearance in 2002 Cup Final in his 21st season. First player to win Lady Byng and Selke in same season (1995). Scored 44 points in 45 playoff games during back-to-back Stanley Cup wins (1991, 1992) with Pittsburgh. Fifth all-time in scoring (549 G, 1,249 A-averaging more than a point per game) and fifth all-time games played (1,731). Traded for playoffs performer Teuvo Teravainen.įun Facts: Second all-time in NHL assists behind Wayne Gretzky, including 110 assists on goals by legendary Jaromir Jagr. Signed standout D Jaccob Slavin and D Brett Pesce to team-friendly contracts. Drafted CAR superstar Sebastian Aho, rising scorer Martin Necas, 2021 rookie-of-year candidate/goalie Alex Nedeljkovic, others on NHL roster. What to Know: After a first-ballot Hall of Fame playing career, worked his way up Carolina Hurricanes org: player development, scouting, coaching, operations in 12 years.

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