Either Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel will play for the Buffalo Sabres next season.
Friday’s 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets clinched 30th place for the rebuilding Sabres, meaning they can fall no lower than second during the NHL Draft Lottery next Saturday and select one of the prized 18-year-old centers in June.
The Sabres have a 20 percent chance of getting McDavid, hockey’s biggest prospect since Sidney Crosby.
On Friday, about 240 ... Read the full article