Sabres Top Prospect Is On Fire Right Now

With the fourth-overall pick of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Buffalo Sabres selected defenseman Daxon Rudolph. 

While Rudolph was not expected by many to go that early in the draft, the Sabres' decision to select him is looking like a smart one early on.

Rudolph is currently in his first collegiate season with the University of Denver and is off to a fantastic start with the school.

In 10 games so far this season with the University of Denver, Rudolph has already recorded six goals, six assists, and 12 points. With numbers like these, the 18-year-old defenseman is showing a lot of promise with the school.

Rudolph is also not slowing down at all as the season carries on. In fact, he is only improving further. In his last five games alone, the 6-foot-3 defenseman has recorded four goals and six points. 

Seeing Rudolph playing like this in his freshman year is undoubtedly very encouraging. If he continues to play like this moving forward, it will only create more excitement about his future with the Sabres.

It will be interesting to see if the young defenseman can keep this kind of play up from here.