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Sabres acquire 3rd-round pick from Capitals

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks. This transaction occurred via a sign-and-trade involving the Washington Capitals, who acquired Alex Tuch. Tuch signed an eight-year contract with Washington featuring an annual average value of $10.5 million. The move allows Buffalo to gain assets and a veteran player while Washington secures a long-term commitment from Tuch to bolster its roster.

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  1. Sabres acquire 2027 third-round pick and David Kampf in Tuch trade

    The Buffalo Sabres have acquired David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks. This transaction occurred via a sign-and-trade involving the Washington Capitals, who acquired Alex Tuch. Tuch signed an eight-year contract with Washington featuring an annual average value of $10.5 million. The move allows Buffalo to gain assets and a veteran player while Washington secures a long-term commitment from Tuch to bolster its roster.

    Why it matters

    Buffalo is currently restructuring its roster to improve competitive standing. The deal involves three separate NHL franchises to facilitate Tuch's move to Washington.

    What is confirmed

    • The Buffalo Sabres acquired David Kampf and a 2027 third-round pick from the San Jose Sharks.
    • Alex Tuch moved to the Washington Capitals on an eight-year deal averaging $10.5 million annually.

    What to watch next

    • Buffalo's subsequent use of the 2027 third-round pick
    • Further roster additions by the Sabres before the 2026-27 season
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  2. Sabres acquire 3rd-round pick from Capitals

    The Buffalo Sabres acquired a 2027 third-round pick and David Kampf from the San Jose Sharks via a sign-and-trade with the Washington Capitals. Alex Tuch moved to Washington on an eight-year deal averaging $10.5 million annually. The Sabres' recent moves are part of their ongoing roster construction.

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  3. Sabres hold 3rd-round pick following Alex Tuch trade

    The Buffalo Sabres acquired David Kampf and a 2027 third-round pick from San Jose via a sign-and-trade with the Washington Capitals. Alex Tuch moved to Washington on an eight-year deal averaging $10.5 million annually.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals on June 24, 2026.
    • Buffalo received forward David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick originally belonging to San Jose.
    • Tuch signed an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $10.5 million.
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  4. Sabres Trade Alex Tuch to Washington Capitals

    The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade deal on June 24, 2026. Buffalo received forward David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick originally belonging to San Jose. Tuch signed an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $10.5 million.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals.
    • The Sabres acquired forward David Kampf and a 2027 third-round draft pick originally belonging to San Jose.
    • Alex Tuch signed an eight-year contract with an average annual value of $10.5 million.
    • The transaction took place on June 24, 2026.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sabres GM Jarmo Kekalainen is far from done making moves.
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