There's much speculation as to who the Buffalo Sabres will select with the first overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft. Many around hockey have pointed to University of Michigan defenseman Owen Power as the leading candidate to go No. 1 overall, while Michigan teammate Matthew Beniers and Swedish forward William Eklund have also been brought up in conversation.
Be sure to keep track of all the Round 1 picks from the 2021 NHL Draft with our draft tracker here:
1.) Buffalo Sabres
SELECTION: Owen Power - Defense - University of Michigan (NCAA)
2.) Seattle Kraken
SELECTION: Matthew Beniers - Forward - University of Michigan (NCAA)
3.) Anaheim Ducks
SELECTION: Mason McTavish - Forward - Peterborough Petes (OHL)
4.) New Jersey Devils
SELECTION: Luke Hughes - Defense - United States National Team Development Program
5.) Columbus Blue Jackets
SELECTION: Kent Johnson - Forward - University of Michigan (NCAA)
6.) Detroit Red Wings
SELECTION: Simon Edvinsson - Defense - Frölunda HC (SHL)
7.) San Jose Sharks
SELECTION: William Eklund - Forward - Djurgårdens IF (SHL)
8.) Los Angeles Kings
SELECTION: Brandt Clarke - Defense - Barrie Colts (OHL)
9.) Arizona Coyotes (from Vancouver Canucks)
SELECTION: Dylan Guenther - Forward - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
10.) Ottawa Senators
SELECTION: Tyler Boucher - Forward - United States National Team Development Program
11.) FOREFEITED PICK
12.) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Chicago Blackhawks)
SELECTION: Cole Sillinger - Forward - Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
13.) Calgary Flames
SELECTION: Matthew Coronato - Forward - Chicago Steel (USHL)
14.) Buffalo Sabres (from Philadelphia Flyers)
SELECTION: Isak Rosen - Forward - Leksands IF (SHL)
15.) Detroit Red Wings (from Dallas Stars)
SELECTION: Sebastian Cossa - Goalie - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)
16.) New York Rangers
SELECTION: Brennan Othmann - Forward - Flint Firebirds (OHL)
17.) St. Louis Blues
SELECTION: Zachary Bolduc - Forward - Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)
18.) Winnipeg Jets
SELECTION: Chaz Lucius - Forward - United States National Team Development Program
19.) Nashville Predators
SELECTION: Fyodor Svechkov - Forward - Ladia Togliatti (MHL)
20.) Minnesota Wild (from Edmonton Oilers)
SELECTION: Jesper Wallstedt - Goalie - Luleå HF (SHL)
21.) Boston Bruins
SELECTION: Fabian Lysell - Forward - Luleå HF (SHL)
22.) Edmonton Oilers (from Minnesota Wild)
SELECTION: Xavier Bourgault - Forward - Shawinigan Cataractes (QJMHL)
23.) Dallas Stars (from Detroit Red Wings via Washington Capitals)
SELECTION: Wyatt Johnson - Forward - Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
24.) Florida Panthers
SELECTION: Mackie Samoskevich - Forward - Chicago Steel (USHL)
25.) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Toronto Maple Leafs)
SELECTION: Corson Ceulemans - Defense - Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
26.) Minnesota Wild (from Pittsburgh Penguins)
SELECTION: Carson Lambos - Defense - Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
27.) Nashville Predators (from Carolina Hurricanes)
SELECTION: Zachary L'Heureux - Forward - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
28.) Colorado Avalanche
SELECTION: Oskar Olausson - Forward - HV 71 (SHL)
29.) New Jersey Devils (from New York Islanders)
SELECTION: Chase Stillman - Forward - Sudbury Wolves (OHL)
30.) Vegas Golden Knights
SELECTION: Zach Dean - Forward - Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
31.) Montreal Canadiens
SELECTION: Logan Mailloux - Defense - London Knights (OHL)
32.) Chicago Blackhawks (from Columbus Blue Jackets via Tampa Bay Lightning)
SELECTION: Nolan Allan - Defense - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
