Sabres Rumors: Buffalo is 'very active' in trade talks before 2026 NHL Draft

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly very active in trade talks ahead of hosting the 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center starting Friday night. The team traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks to improve their first-round draft pick from No. 27 to No. 20, and defenseman Bowen Byram is described as a "hot commodity" in the rumor mill, with general manager Jarmo Kekalainen having previously expressed interest in signing him to a long-term extension.