Sabres to pick 11th overall; Sharks win lottery, can draft Macklin CelebriniSource: Olean Times Herald ‘The Sabres, thanks to their disappointing 84-point finish, could’ve moved up as many as 10 spots. They had 3 percent odds for the top pick.’ Related posts: Buffalo wins lottery, will pick No. 1 for first time since 1987 NHL Draft Lottery: Sabres likely won’t get chance to pick Macklin Celebrini, but should land strong prospect Sabres to select 7th overall at 2019 NHL Draft Sabres to select 8th at 2017 NHL Draft Inside the NHL: If not them, who do the Sabres want to see win the Macklin Celebrini lottery?