‘Kisakov was one of four Russians drafted by the Sabres last July, ending the organization’s five-year run of not picking any players from a country that’s waged war on neighboring Ukraine. He was ranked by NHL Central Scouting as the No. 7 European skater in the 2021 draft and the Sabres selected him in the second round, 53rd overall.’
Sabres sign Russian winger Aleksandr Kisakov to 3-year, entry-level contract
Source: Buffalo News