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Sabres select forward Morozov with 20th pick in NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres have strengthened their roster by selecting forward Ilia Morozov with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

By · Published June 27, 2026 at 01:30 UTC · Updated June 30, 2026 at 17:34 UTC

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Source diversity sample: NHL.com · Yahoo Sports · Sportsnet.ca · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · The New York Times · The Hockey News · NBC Sports · Audacy.

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The Buffalo Sabres selected Ilia Morozov, a player from Miami University, with the 20th pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Morozov is identified as a forward and center.

Coverage from NHL.com, Yahoo Sports, and the Cincinnati Enquirer confirms the selection. Sabre Noise reports that the move is an effort to double down on organizational depth, while McKeen's Hockey has provided a detailed scouting report on the player.

Future developments depend on the further rollout of scouting analysis and the Sabres' integration of Morozov into their organizational depth.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 66d ago.

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Who did the Buffalo Sabres select with the 20th pick?

The Sabres selected forward Ilia Morozov.

Where did Ilia Morozov play prior to the draft?

Morozov played for the Miami RedHawks at Miami University.

What is the strategic intent behind this pick?

According to Sabre Noise, the selection is intended to increase organizational depth.

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