How the Sabres' scouting department prepared for the virtual NHL draft
The scouting staff revisited the Sabres’ prospect rankings and conducted virtual interviews in preparation for the franchise’s eighth consecutive top-10 pick.
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The on-ice development of many prospects was impacted by restrictions to combat the spread of the virus, as positive Covid-19 tests wreaked havoc on the schedules of every active league and players couldn’t train as they normally would. This has caused the NHL’s 32 teams to rethink how they evaluate talent in this unusual year, which likely will impact their draft rankings.
