The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a 2025 seventh-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks in return for goaltender Devin Cooley. Cooley, 26, has been a career minor-leaguer, totaling 66 appearances in the AHL since making his professional debut in the 2020-21 season. That includes the 14 games he’s appeared in with the Rochester Americans this season, where he’s managed six … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Devin Cooley To Sharks For Draft Pick
Sabres Recall Lukáš Rousek
The Sabres had winger Lukáš Rousek back in the lineup for today’s shootout win over the Oilers after recalling him from AHL Rochester on an emergency loan late last night, per CapFriendly. Rousek, 24, is in his second NHL season and his third playing North American pro hockey in the Sabres organization. A sixth-round pick of the team in 2019, he’d suited up in eight major … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Lukáš Rousek
Sabres Notes: Girgensons, Thompson, Greenway, Captaincy
While the Sabres had some trade discussions involving forward Zemgus Girgensons, GM Kevyn Adams told reporters including Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News that their preference is to re-sign the pending unrestricted free agent. The 30-year-old has spent his entire ten-year NHL career in Buffalo after they made him a first-round pick (14th overall) back in 2012. While … [Read more...] about Sabres Notes: Girgensons, Thompson, Greenway, Captaincy
Sabres Send Erik Johnson To Flyers
The Buffalo Sabres are sending veteran defenseman Erik Johnson to the Philadelphia Flyers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Johnson has been a focal piece of trade rumors for a while, now moving to the fourth club of his career. Philadelphia will be sending a 2024 fourth-round pick the other way, per The Athletic’s Chris Johnston. The deal features no salary … [Read more...] about Sabres Send Erik Johnson To Flyers
Trade Notes: Edmundson, Byram, Rangers, Panthers
Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson is once again preparing for a trade, with TSN’s Darren Dreger reporting that multiple teams are interested in the 30-year-old. Dreger shares that the Boston Bruins likely lead the pack right now, though the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are also interested. Edmundson has been traded three times since 2019, though he’s … [Read more...] about Trade Notes: Edmundson, Byram, Rangers, Panthers