The teams swapped 2026 first-round picks in the deal, with Buffalo receiving the No. 20 choice and San Jose getting the No. 27 selection.

The teams swapped 2026 first-round picks in the deal, with Buffalo receiving the No. 20 choice and San Jose getting the No. 27 selection.

This trade is just the start of what will be a busy summer for GM Jarmo Kekäläinen and the Sabres.