He stood out as the second-line center for the United States at the WJC, scoring three points (one goal, two assists), killing penalties and averaging 17:05 of ice time in seven games. Morreale - Beniers: He scored 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 24 games in his first college season and led first-time NHL Draft-eligible NCAA players in goals, goals per game (0.42) and shots on goal per game (2.38). He was a key piece for the United States winning the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship as the youngest player on the roster and hasn't looked out of place playing with and against NHL players with the United States at the 2021 IIHF World Championship he sustained a lower-body injury against Slovakia in the quarterfinals June 3. He is an outstanding skater who is as relentless on the forecheck as he is on the backcheck. Kimelman - Matthew Beniers, C, Michigan (NCAA): Beniers (6-1, 175) should become a fan favorite quickly in Seattle because of how hard he plays in all areas of the ice. Video: Sabres, Kraken earn top two Draft selectons The 18-year-old led Michigan with 40 blocked shots, was plus-18 and scored two power-play goals. Morreale - Power: A big presence with good vision and strength who has the look of a first-pair NHL defenseman. He scored 16 points (three goals, 13 assists) in 26 NCAA games and has three assists while averaging 17:52 of ice time in seven games for Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Championship. His skating and hockey instincts should help him acclimate quickly to the pace of the NHL. Power has the potential to be a top-pair defenseman who can play in all situations. Kimelman - Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA): Defensemen as big (6-foot-6, 213 pounds) and as skilled as Power don't come along very often, so it should be an easy choice for the Sabres. 11) for violating the NHL Combine Testing Policy during the 2019-20 season. The Arizona Coyotes were in the drawing but must forfeit their 2021 first-round pick (No. The remaining teams were ordered based on the NHL standings. The Kraken and the 15 teams that missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs took part in the lottery drawing for the first two selections. The first round of the 2021 draft will be held July 23 (8 p.m. The expansion Seattle Kraken, who begin play next season, won the No.

Their opinions vary widely on what could happen after that. Morreale agree the Sabres will use that pick on University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power. NHL.com writers Adam Kimelman and Mike G. The Buffalo Sabres won the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery and the No.

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