Hurricanes acquire CCHA Forward of the Year Stiven Sardarian from Sabres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Carolina Hurricanes acquired winger Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres for future considerations. Sardarian recently completed his collegiate career at Michigan Tech, where he was named the 2026 Central Collegiate Hockey Association Forward of the Year. He tallied 32 goals and 100 points during his four years in the NCAA. Though currently not under contract, Carolina is optimistic about reaching an agreement with the 23-year-old player.
- •Stiven Sardarian is a former third-round pick from the 2021 draft.
- •He had a standout collegiate career at Michigan Tech.
- •Sardarian's trade involves no immediate compensation to Buffalo.
- •Carolina aims to finalize a contract with Sardarian soon.
- •He compiled 32 goals and 100 points in college hockey.
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"Carolina bolsters its depth by landing CCHA Forward of the Year Stiven Sardarian from Buffalo. The former third-round pick heads to Raleigh following a strong collegiate career.
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