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Sabres draft defenseman Daxon Rudolph of Prince Albert of WHL at No. 4

The Buffalo Sabres drafted defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the No. 4 overall pick. Rudolph played for the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL. The pick followed a pre-draft trade that moved Bowen Byram to Chicago.

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The Sabres officially selected Daxon Rudolph as the first defenseman off the board in the 2026 draft.

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  1. Buffalo Sabres Select Daxon Rudolph 4th Overall in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Buffalo Sabres drafted defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the No. 4 overall pick. Rudolph played for the Prince Albert Raiders in the WHL. The pick followed a pre-draft trade that moved Bowen Byram to Chicago.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph with the 4th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Rudolph played for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League.
    • The Sabres acquired the 4th overall selection through a pre-draft trade involving Bowen Byram and the Chicago Blackhawks.
    • Rudolph recorded 78 points in 68 games with the Prince Albert Raiders last season.
    • Rudolph was born on March 6, 2008.
    • The Sabres also drafted a player named Morozov during the event.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Central Scouting ranked Rudolph fifth among North American skaters.
    • Rudolph had not spoken with the Sabres until the day of the draft.
    • The Sabres drafted Rudolph over Chase Reid and Carson Carels.
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