https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawks#u13057Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:16:31 +0000The Buffalo Sabres moved up to the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. San Jose acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection. Kesselring may become a restricted free agent on July 1.What's confirmed:The Buffalo Sabres traded Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks for the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.Michael Kesselring can be a restricted free agent on July 1.San Jose GM Mike Grier said the team is not afraid to trade the No. 2 pick in the 2026 Draft.San Jose holds 3 selections in the first round.Still unconfirmed:San Jose ma https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawks#u8772Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:40:38 +0000The Buffalo Sabres acquired the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks. In return, San Jose received defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick. The trade allows Buffalo to move up seven spots in the first round.What's confirmed:The Buffalo Sabres acquired the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the San Jose Sharks.The San Jose Sharks received defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick from Buffalo.Still unconfirmed:Kesselring recorded two assists in 34 games during a season plagued by injuries.The Sabres had an abundance of NHL defe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawks#u6693Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:55:29 +0000The San Jose Sharks traded the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres. In exchange, Buffalo sent defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to San Jose. The move allows Buffalo to move up seven spots in the first round.What's confirmed:The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres.Buffalo received the 20th overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.The San Jose Sharks received the 27th overall pick in the trade.Still unconfirmed:An insider suggests the Buffalo Sabres might trade defenseman Bowen Byram as part of a larger dra https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawks#u4972Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:56:20 +0000The 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. This move shifts Buffalo up seven spots in the first round.What's confirmed:The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks.The Sabres received the No. 20 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.The San Jose Sharks received the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.Still unconfirmed:The Sabres may use the saved money to renegotiate contracts or sweeten other deals.The Sabres returned https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/sharks-sabres-make-first-nhl-draft-impacting-trade-that-could-affect-the-blackhawks#u3950Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:11:38 +0000The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick to the San Jose Sharks. In exchange, Buffalo acquired the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The move allows the Sabres to move up seven spots in the first round.What's confirmed:The Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks.The Sabres acquired the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.The San Jose Sharks received the 27th overall pick from the Sabres.The trade occurred on a Wednesday afternoon.Still unconfirmed:The trade could impact the pick made by the Chicago Blackhawk