‘With the 9th overall pick, the Sabres selected center Matthew Savoie who tallied 35 goals and 55 assists for 90 points with the Winnipeg Ice of the WHL last season. Savoie’s 90 points led all WHL rookies and were seventh overall in the league. He was ranked fourth among North American-based skaters by NHL Central Scouting heading into the draft.’
2022 NHL Draft: how the Buffalo Sabres addressed needs in the first round
Source: WKBW-TV