Topical 'Zach Benson looks good in a Sabres sweater': Fans react to first-round pick From the Complete coverage: Buffalo Sabres' picks in NHL draft series Jun 28, 2023 Jun 28, 2023 Updated Jul 5, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Buffalo Sabres selected Zach Benson with the 13th pick in the NHL Draft on Wednesday in Nashville. kAmw6C6 :D D@>6 @7 E96 62C=J C624E:@? @? 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Be happy about the talent level of Sabres' draft choices Updated Mar 12, 2026 Five things about Sabres' first-round pick Zach Benson, and that includes the carnivals 16 updates Previous Next 0 comments Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Five things about Sabres' first-round pick Zach Benson, and that includes the carnivals Here are five things to know about the Sabres first pick of the NHL Draft, left wing Zach Benson, selected 13th overall on Wednesday. Zach Benson 'super stoked' to become Sabres' first-round pick in Nashville The Buffalo Sabres selected Winnipeg Ice winger Zach Benson with the 13th pick in the NHL draft. Where Sabres are scheduled to pick on Day 2 of NHL draft Here is where the Sabres are scheduled to select in the NHL draft on Thursday in Nashville. The draft begins at 11 a.m. on NHL Network. Watch Sabres draft pick Zach Benson endear himself to fans in just 12 seconds It wasn't quite ranch or blue cheese or drums or flats, but close enough to have fans proclaiming that Benson is "one of us." Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Watch Now: Related Video Hokies' Franklin on win over Maryland and looking ahead to Boston College Hokies' Franklin on time at Maryland Hokies' Franklin on time at Maryland Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand
Five things about Sabres' first-round pick Zach Benson, and that includes the carnivals Here are five things to know about the Sabres first pick of the NHL Draft, left wing Zach Benson, selected 13th overall on Wednesday.
Zach Benson 'super stoked' to become Sabres' first-round pick in Nashville The Buffalo Sabres selected Winnipeg Ice winger Zach Benson with the 13th pick in the NHL draft.
Where Sabres are scheduled to pick on Day 2 of NHL draft Here is where the Sabres are scheduled to select in the NHL draft on Thursday in Nashville. The draft begins at 11 a.m. on NHL Network.
Watch Sabres draft pick Zach Benson endear himself to fans in just 12 seconds It wasn't quite ranch or blue cheese or drums or flats, but close enough to have fans proclaiming that Benson is "one of us."
