Buffalo Sabres select Daxon Rudolph 4th overall in 2026 NHL Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Daxon Rudolph has been drafted fourth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The defenceman from the Prince Albert Raiders was ranked fifth among North American skaters. He had an impressive season, scoring 28 goals and totaling 78 points in 68 games. During the playoffs, Rudolph led his team to the WHL Final with 27 points in 19 postseason games. Next season, he will join the University of Denver as he continues his development.
- •Daxon Rudolph was selected 4th overall by the Sabres.
- •He scored 28 goals and 78 points during the regular season.
- •Rudolph led the Prince Albert Raiders to the WHL Final.
- •He recorded 27 points in 19 playoff games.
- •Rudolph will head to the University of Denver next season.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Daxon Rudolph Selected 4th Overall By The Buffalo Sabres In The 2026 NHL Entry Draft
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