Sabres Eyeing 40-Goal Sniper in Another Pre-Draft Blockbuster Trade: Report
Summary
The Buffalo Sabres have made two trades recently to improve their picks for the 2026 NHL draft and are looking to make another big move. They are interested in adding Alex DeBrincat, a top NHL goal scorer, to strengthen their team.Key Facts
- The Buffalo Sabres traded Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway to the Chicago Blackhawks for the 4th and 45th overall draft picks and defenseman Louis Crevier.
- They traded Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks for the 20th overall pick.
- The Sabres have $13.8 million in salary cap space and three picks within the first 45 selections in the draft.
- Buffalo is reportedly interested in acquiring Alex DeBrincat, a 28-year-old forward who scored 41 goals and 85 points in his latest season.
- Multiple teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, Seattle Kraken, and Buffalo Sabres, are exploring a trade for DeBrincat.
- Adding DeBrincat would boost Buffalo’s top scoring players, including Tage Thompson, Zach Benson, and Josh Doan.
- To get DeBrincat, the Sabres might have to trade their high draft picks and prospects like Noah Ostlund, Adam Kleber, or Devon Levi.
- The Sabres are focusing on winning now and are willing to trade future assets to improve their current team.
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