Home » Sports » NHL » Buffalo Sabres

Sabres Prospect Daxon Rudolph Catches Hockey World’s Attention

The Buffalo Sabres knew they needed to get the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft right. They got that selection in the trade with the Chicago Blackhawks that sent Bowen Byram out of town. And the Sabres…

By Billy Heyen · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Buffalo Sabres draft pick Daxon Rudolph is excelling early in his freshman NCAA season at Denver.
The 18-year-old defenseman recorded five goals and six assists in his first nine collegiate games.
Buffalo acquired the fourth overall pick used on Rudolph via a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Buffalo Sabres top prospect Daxon Rudolph is drawing widespread attention across hockey after an outstanding start to his NCAA career. Selected fourth overall by Buffalo in the 2026 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old defenseman has recorded five goals and six assists across his first nine games with the University of Denver.

Billy Heyen writes that the Sabres have no reason to rush Rudolph's development while he plays for the defending national champions. Any potential late-season NHL appearance would only occur after Denver concludes its postseason campaign, as Buffalo retains his draft rights throughout his collegiate career.

Read the full article on Heavy

Sabres Prospect Daxon Rudolph Catches Hockey World’s Attention

More Buffalo Sabres News

Never Miss a Sports Update