CHOCHILINO Sabres-Sharks agree to major trade involving multiple first-round draft picks %

Road to the Draft, Rumors, Trades and Signings

The trade of Michael Kesselring wasn’t unexpected but it was disappointing to move off this player so quickly. Injuries derailed his season and he never secured favorability with head coach Lindy Ruff. The Sabres essentially dumped his salary to move up 7 spots in the draft, probably for better trade capital. Hopefully GMJK makes a big splash on draft weekend because there is a real chance Buffalo… Source

CHOCHILINO Sabres-Sharks agree to major trade involving multiple first-round draft picks %

Published Jun 17, 2026 at 05:45 PM EDT updated Jun 17, 2026 at 06:05 PM EDT By Michael Gallagher Sports Content Coordinator The Buffalo Sabres are now picking in the top 20 of the 2026 NHL draft after agreeing to a major trade with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, just nine days out from draft night. “We have acquired a first-round pick (20th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Michael Kesselring and a fir…