‘It’s too soon to have a full picture of the Sabres’ recent drafts, but there haven’t been any clear misses and early success stories have accelerated General Manager Kevyn Adams’ plan to build a sustainable winner. Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka, their top choices in 2020, contributed during the club’s 91-point season. Owen Power, the No. 1 pick in 2021, was a finalist for the Calder Trophy, which is awarded annually to the NHL’s top rookie. Each of Buffalo’s three first-round picks in 2022 had outstanding seasons, most notably Jiri Kulich, who scored 24 goals as an 18-year-old rookie in Rochester.’