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Sabres trade Kesselring to Sharks; move up in NHL Draft order

The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract. This follows a trade where Buffalo sent Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to San Jose for the 20th overall selection. Kesselring was a pending restricted free agent at the time of the deal.

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Kesselring has signed a three-year contract with the Sharks following the trade.

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  1. Sharks sign Michael Kesselring to $13.5 million contract after Sabres trade

    The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Michael Kesselring to a three-year, $13.5 million contract. This follows a trade where Buffalo sent Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to San Jose for the 20th overall selection. Kesselring was a pending restricted free agent at the time of the deal.

    What's confirmed:

    • Michael Kesselring signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the San Jose Sharks.
    • The contract carries a $4.5 million annual cap hit.
    • Kesselring was a pending restricted free agent before signing.
    • The Buffalo Sabres traded Kesselring and the 27th overall pick for the 20th overall selection.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kesselring is seeking a big role on the San Jose defense.
    • The Sharks bought up two of Kesselring's unrestricted free agent seasons.
    • The trade included no protections.
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  2. Sabres Trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks to Move Up in Draft

    The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks. In exchange, Buffalo acquired the 20th overall selection for the 2026 NHL Draft. The move allows Buffalo to jump seven spots in the draft order.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks.
    • Buffalo received the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • The trade took place on a Wednesday.
    • San Jose Sharks General Manager Mike Grier cited Kesselring's two-way ability and big frame as factors in the trade.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jerry Forton claims the Sabres intend to use the higher pick to exploit a flattened draft tier to take a highly-ranked prospect.
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  3. Sabres Trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks for Draft Position

    The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks. In return, Buffalo acquired the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Sharks General Manager Mike Grier cited Kesselring's big frame and two-way ability as key factors in the deal.

    What's confirmed:

    • The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall 2026 selection from the Buffalo Sabres.
    • Buffalo received the 20th overall selection in the 2026 Draft in exchange.
    • The 20th overall pick belongs to Edmonton.
    • Michael Kesselring is 26 years old.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kesselring recorded two assists in 34 games during a difficult season with the Sabres.
    • Jarmo Kekäläinen expects a busy summer for the Sabres following this trade.
    • Kesselring previously moved to Buffalo from the Utah Mammoth in a deal involving JJ Peterka and Josh Doan.
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  4. Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks for draft position

    The Buffalo Sabres sent defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks. Buffalo received the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring is 26 years old.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks.
    • Buffalo acquired the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Michael Kesselring is 26 years old.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kesselring is 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds.
    • The Sabres viewed Kesselring as a right-shot defender to play with Owen Power.
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  5. Buffalo Sabres Trade Michael Kesselring to San Jose Sharks

    The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks. In return, Buffalo acquired the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring is 26 years old.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks.
    • Buffalo received the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • Michael Kesselring is 26 years old.
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  6. Sabres Trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks to Move Up in 2026 NHL Draft

    The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks. In exchange, Buffalo acquired the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring can become a restricted free agent on July 1.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks.
    • San Jose acquired the 27th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft from Buffalo.
    • Buffalo acquired the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
    • The trade moved the Sabres up 7 spots in the draft order.
    • Michael Kesselring can be a restricted free agent on July 1.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The acquisition of Michael Kesselring by San Jose may impact the Blackhawks' 4th overall pick.
    • The trade has disrupted the trade market for Braden Schneider.
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