Sabres guaranteed to pick No. 2Source: Buffalo News ‘Last-place Buffalo has a 25 percent chance of winning the lottery and keeping the first overall pick. Florida, which finished 29th, has an 18.8 percent chance.’ Related posts: Sabres have chance to gain top selection Sabres retain the 8th pick Regier doubtful Sabres will land top pick Sabres sign 2001 first-round pick Novotny Source: Sabres pick up part of Vanek’s salary