Despite finishing dead last in the 2013-14 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres will pick second in the 2014 NHL Draft. Many might groan at the injustices of the lottery system, but Sabres general manager Tim Murray will get his man anyways.
Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon has publicly stated the availability of the first overall pick, and teams are interested, including the likes of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames.
However, there's a reason that the first pick never gets traded, and it won't happen this year. When the smoke settles, the Panthers will select defenseman Aaron Ekblad with the first pick, leaving the Sabres with their pick of the lot.
Most conjecture says the second pick is down to Sam Bennett or Sam Reinhart, but Leon Draisaitl has recently entered the conversation, as well. Each player offers a distinct playing style and unique strengths, making them difficult to compare.
Bennett finished the season as the top player on NHL Central Scouting Service's list. At 6'0" tall and 178 pounds, the Kingston Frontenacs center is a dynamic skater.
Corey Pronman of ESPN gave this scouting report:
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