In a surprise move, the Buffalo Sabres have bolstered their defense by trading for 22-year-old defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks. The deal, which saw the Sabres surrender their 45th pick in the 2026 draft and prospect center Anton Wahlberg, is expected to give the team a much-needed boost on the blue line. Zellweger, a pending restricted free agent, has already shown promise in his young career, and his addition is likely to have a significant impact on the Sabres' lineup. As the NHL's offseason continues to heat up, this trade marks the latest development in the Sabres' efforts to strengthen their roster ahead of the new season.

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for the No. 45 pick at the 2026 draft, as well as prospect center Anton Wahlberg. The teams have officially announced the swap. Zellweger, 22, is a pending restricted free agent, who does not have arbitration rights. An early 2021 second-round […]