Sabres-Sharks Agree to Major Trade Involving Multiple First-Round Draft Picks
Summary
The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and their 27th overall first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks. In return, the Sabres received the Sharks’ 20th overall first-round pick in the 2026 draft, moving up seven spots.Key Facts
- The trade occurred nine days before the 2026 NHL Draft.
- Buffalo gave up Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to San Jose.
- Buffalo received the 20th overall pick in return.
- Kesselring played 34 games last season with Buffalo, scoring two points.
- He is a 26-year-old defenseman expected to become a restricted free agent.
- Buffalo now has only four picks in the 2026 Draft: rounds 1, 4, 5, and 6.
- San Jose’s defense group has four players signed for next season.
- Five Sharks defensemen will be free agents soon, creating openings on their team.
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