BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on as Jack Hextall of the United States is drafted by the Calgary Flames with the twenty-ninth overall pick during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on as Juho Piiparinen of Finland is drafted by the Vegas Golden Knights with the twenty-ninth overall pick during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Ilia Morozov poses for a portrait after being selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Ilia Morozov poses for a portrait after being selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Ilia Morozov poses for a portrait after being selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Ilia Morozov poses for a portrait after being selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Ilia Morozov poses for a portrait after being selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - JUNE 26: Ilia Morozov poses for a portrait after being selected 20th overall by the Buffalo Sabres during day one of the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)