'Kesselring, 26, was presumed to be the top acquisition in last summer's trade with Utah that also brought winger Josh Doan for winger JJ Peterka, and the right-handed blueliner was targeted to be Owen Power's target on defense. But Kesselring's lone season in Buffalo was riddled by a string of lower-body injuries, and he could not move higher than the third defense pair on … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Michael Kesslering to San Jose to move to No. 20 in the draft
Archives for June 18, 2026
Following injury-plagued year, Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks
'The deal was hardly surprising. Kesselring endured a difficult year, suffering a few early-season injuries before losing his spot in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Following injury-plagued year, Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to Sharks
Thursday's San Jose Coverage
Sharks address void on blue line, acquire defenseman from Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring in NHL draft pick trade with Sabres (NBC Sports Bay Area) Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection from Buffalo (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage
Sharks trade for Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres
'Kesselring didn't pan out in Buffalo because of an injury. They move him rather than re-sign him and jump seven spots in the draft.' … [Read more...] about Sharks trade for Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres
San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap
'The Sabres acquired Kesselring in a trade with Utah in June 2025, hoping the 6-foot-5 blueliner would provide some physicality and grit to Buffalo’s defensive core. Injuries, however, intervened. Kesselring had just two assists in 34 games with the Atlantic Division-winning Sabres. He appeared in just one playoff game, seeing a scant 4 minutes, 25 seconds of ice time.' … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap
Sabres trade up to No. 20 draft pick, send Kesselring to Sharks
'Kesselring, 26, spent just one season in Buffalo and appeared in only 34 games due to injuries and repeated stretches as a healthy scratch. He was part of the Arizona Coyotes -- and then Utah Mammoth -- organizations from 2022 to 2025 before being sent with forward Josh Doan via trade to the Sabres for forward JJ Peterka last June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade up to No. 20 draft pick, send Kesselring to Sharks
Why Sabres traded Michael Kesselring to Sharks, and what draft pick upgrade they got in return
'The Sabres had already made clear Kesselring was surplus to proceedings, and they get a draft pick upgrade to get rid of him.' … [Read more...] about Why Sabres traded Michael Kesselring to Sharks, and what draft pick upgrade they got in return
Sabres trade Kesselring to Sharks; move up in NHL Draft order
'Then general manager Kevyn Adams did insist on winger Josh Doan being part of the deal, and wouldn't make the trade without him. But Michael Kesselring was the main cog of the deal coming back to Buffalo. Less than a year later, Kesselring has been traded away, shipped off to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday as part of a deal that also sees both teams swapping first-round … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Kesselring to Sharks; move up in NHL Draft order
Buffalo Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to San Jose Sharks and swap 2026 first-round picks
'Kesselring, who battled injuries throughout the 2025-2026 season for Buffalo, had difficulty earning ice time in a defensive core that revolved around Norris Trophy finalist Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson, Owen Power, and Bowen Byram.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to San Jose Sharks and swap 2026 first-round picks
Sabres trade defenseman Michael Kesselring, move up to pick No. 20 in NHL draft
'The 26-year-old Kesselring is a pending restricted free agent who struggled with injuries during his only season with Buffalo after being acquired in the trade that sent forward JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth. That deal also brought the Sabres forward Josh Doan, who had a breakout season with 25 goals and 52 points, with another three goals and 10 points in 13 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade defenseman Michael Kesselring, move up to pick No. 20 in NHL draft
Seneca Casinos to be Sabres’ first home jersey sponsor
'The patch will be added to the jersey above the Sabres logo and next to the right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Seneca Casinos to be Sabres’ first home jersey sponsor
Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to San Jose
'Kesselring, 26, played 34 games with the Sabres in the 2025-26 campaign and scored two points. He was initially acquired from Utah during the 2025 offseason as part of the JJ Peterka trade, along with forward Josh Doan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Michael Kesselring to San Jose
Sabres announce Seneca Resorts & Casinos as home jersey sponsor
'In the announcement Wednesday, the franchise praised their ongoing partnership with the local entertainment giant, and also announced a new venture with Seneca Resorts & Casinos.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce Seneca Resorts & Casinos as home jersey sponsor
Sabres acquire 20th-overall pick from Sharks
'Kesselring spent one season with Buffalo after being acquired from Utah alongside Josh Doan last summer. Injuries limited him to 34 games, during which he tallied two assists and averaged 13:24 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire 20th-overall pick from Sharks
Forwards to watch | Potential prospects for Sabres with 20th pick
'Cover started out playing roller hockey, to which he credits his maneuverability in tight spaces and ability to process the game quickly. Morreale said Cover brings elite athleticism and a high ceiling due to only playing for the last five years.' … [Read more...] about Forwards to watch | Potential prospects for Sabres with 20th pick