Buffalo prepares to host the top draft-eligible prospects for performance testing.
By Chris Ryndak / Sabres.com
The 2018 IIHF World Championship roars on and we’re inching closer and closer to the start of our 2018 NHL Draft coverage.
Here’s what you need to know.
Ryan O’Reilly and Johan Larsson are competing for gold at Worlds with Larsson and his Swedish countrymates sitting a bit prettier than O’Reilly and his Canadian brethren.
With one game remaining in the preliminary round, Sweden currently sits atop Group A with 17 points, 4 points ahead of Russia, whom they’ll play on Tuesday.
Canada is currently in fourth place with a crucial game against Latvia set for 2:15 pm ET on Monday. They will face Germany on Tuesday.
Remaining schedule
Monday: Canada vs. Latvia (2:15 pm)
Tuesday: Canada vs. Germany (10:15 am) // Russia vs. Sweden (2:15 pm)
Thursday: Quarterfinal Round
Saturday: Semifinal Round
Sunday: Medal Round
Getting ready for the Draft
The 2018 NHL Scouting Combine begins on May 27 when some of the top draft-eligible prospects will be in Buffalo to meet with teams and undergo performance testing. The testing day is scheduled for June 2 at HarborCenter and while it’s closed to the public, we’ll have complete updates for you here on Sabres.com.
Buffalo holds the top pick in the 2018 NHL Draft after winning the Draft Lottery.