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Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres acquired 22-year-old defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for prospect Anton Wahlberg and the 45th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Zellweger, a restricted free agent, has since signed a three-year contract with the team. The deal carries an average annual value of $3.1 million and runs through 2028-29.

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The Sabres signed Zellweger to a three-year contract following his acquisition from the Ducks.

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  1. Buffalo Sabres sign Olen Zellweger to 3-year deal after Ducks trade

    The Buffalo Sabres acquired 22-year-old defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for prospect Anton Wahlberg and the 45th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Zellweger, a restricted free agent, has since signed a three-year contract with the team. The deal carries an average annual value of $3.1 million and runs through 2028-29.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks.
    • The Sabres traded forward prospect Anton Wahlberg and the 45th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Ducks.
    • Olen Zellweger is 22 years old.
    • Zellweger recorded 22 points in 76 games last season with the Ducks.
    • The Sabres signed Zellweger to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $3.1 million.
    • Zellweger's contract runs through 2028-29.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Zellweger was acquired to replace Bowen Byram.
    • The Sabres traded forwards Jordan Greenway and Alex Tuch earlier in the week.
    • The Sabres re-signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year deal.
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