Sabres Jump Up Draft Order

Buffalo Sabres pull off a savvy trade, sending defenseman Michael Kesselring and their 27th overall 2026 draft pick to San Jose for the Sharks’ top-20 selection — vaulting them into the top 20 for the 2026 NHL draft. Kesselring, a modest contributor and potential RFA, fits San Jose’s rebuilding blue line. Both teams win strategically: Buffalo boosts draft capital, Sharks add youth to a shaky defense corps. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e16964c96e23de73