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          Pick-by-pick analysis of Round 1 of the 2018 NHL draft

          Rasmus Dahlin is the first pick of the 2018 NHL draft, selected by the Buffalo Sabres. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images
          • Chris Peters, ESPN Staff WriterJun 20, 2018, 08:12 PM
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              Chris Peters is ESPN's NHL draft and prospects analyst. The Chicago native previously covered the NHL for CBSSports.com and founded the popular independent blog UnitedStatesofHockey.com where he covered the game at all levels since 2010.
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          The draft has arrived. Here's our detailed analysis of every pick from the first round, including a look into the scouting notebook and a glimpse at how each player fits with his new NHL team.

          For more analysis, be sure to check out out in-depth team-by-team draft grades and more on our draft landing page.

          Let's get into it. With the first pick of the 2018 NHL draft, the Buffalo Sabres select...

          1. Buffalo Sabres: Rasmus Dahlin, D, Frolunda (Sweden)

          Draft board ranking: 1

          Age: 18 | Shoots: L | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 181 | Nat: SWE
          41 GP | 7 G | 13 A

          Scouting report: