This will be a six-part series highlighting what the Buffalo Sabres' draft plans may be, including an individual look at all four picks the Sabres have in the top-50.
The Buffalo Sabres have one slight positive from their disappointing season: Their draft position. The 2013 NHL Entry Draft is chock-full of top-end talent and the Sabres have two picks in the first 16 (Nos. 8 and 16) selections in the draft. There is a huge opportunity for the Sabres to get two pieces that will help them over the hump in the near future.
But they also need to be the right pieces.
The Sabres looked like they needed help everywhere at most times last season, but a few needs definitely outweigh some of the others.
The Sabres' biggest need is likely a sizable winger with a scoring touch.
On the roster now are Thomas Vanek, Drew Stafford and Marcus Foligno, but the futures of Vanek and Stafford are clouded at best right now. Joel Armia will have every opportunity to make the team in October, and at 6'3" he is exactly what they need, but he alone will not be enough.
On the board in the top-50 that fit this bill include Valeri Ni ...
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Buffalo Sabres Draft Preview Part 1: Team Needs
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