San Jose Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The San Jose Sharks have traded with the Buffalo Sabres to acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the NHL draft. In exchange, the Sabres receive the 20th overall pick. Kesselring, who is 26 years old and stands at 6-foot-5, has had limited contributions with the Sabres, totaling just two assists in 34 games this past season. He brings physicality and defensive skills, according to Sharks general manager Mike Grier. Kesselring previously played for Arizona and Utah before joining Buffalo.
- •Kesselring traded from Buffalo to San Jose
- •Sharks acquire Kesselring and 27th pick
- •Sabres receive 20th overall pick
- •Kesselring recorded two assists in 34 games
- •Sharks aim to strengthen defensive lineup
- 10:39 PMESPN NHL — Sabres send Kesselring to Sharks, land 20th pick
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sharks trade for Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Why Sabres traded Michael Kesselring to Sharks, and what draft pick upgrade they got in return
"The Buffalo Sabres are moving on from defenseman Michael Kesselring. Buffalo sent the 26-year-old Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft to San Jose on Wednesday for the 20th overall selection. 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.
"The Sharks, who hold the No. 2 overall pick in next week's NHL draft, sent the No. 20 pick to the Sabres in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick.
"The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres. The teams also switched first-round picks as part of the deal.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 17, 2026, 10:39 PMSabres send Kesselring to Sharks, land 20th pick
The Sharks, who hold the No. 2 overall pick in next week's NHL draft, sent the No. 20 pick to the Sabres in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:37 PMSharks trade for Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres
The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres. The teams also switched first-round picks as part of the deal.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 9:05 PMSan Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap
The Buffalo Sabres are moving on from defenseman Michael Kesselring. Buffalo sent the 26-year-old Kesselring and the 27th overall pick in the upcoming NHL draft to San Jose on Wednesday for the 20th overall selection. 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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 8:23 PMWhy Sabres traded Michael Kesselring to Sharks, and what draft pick upgrade they got in return
Buffalo has decided to move on from the defenseman.
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