Buffalo Sabres have traded their 11th overall draft pick

The Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks made a significant trade ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft involving first-round picks.

This afternoon, the Buffalo Sabres announced that they traded their 11th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft to the San Jose Sharks. In return, the Sabres will receive the 14th overall pick and a 2024 second-round pick (42nd overall).

Reports indicate that the Sabres had been looking to move down for several days. This trade allows them to move back three spots and pick up an additional second-round pick. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks move up in the draft, likely aiming to pair their pick with the expected top choice, Macklin Celebrini.

This trade will be closely analyzed in the coming years as the players involved develop. For now, both teams head into the NHL Draft focused on upgrading their rosters and making a push for the playoffs.

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