San Jose Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres
Yahoo Sports • 2 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
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap
- 10:39 PMESPN NHL — Sabres send Kesselring to Sharks, land 20th pick
- 10:06 PMAudacy.com — Sabres trade Kesselring to Sharks; move up in NHL Draft order - Audacy
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sharks trade for Michael Kesselring, swap first-round picks with Sabres
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Why Sabres traded Michael Kesselring to Sharks, and what draft pick upgrade they got in return
- 8:20 PMNHL News — Sharks acquire Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection from Buffalo - NHL.com
"The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks as part of a deal that also sees both teams swapping first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Buffalo will now select 20th overall in Round 1 next Friday night, while the Shar…
"San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 2026 27th overall selection from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 20th overall selection (Edmonton’s selection).…
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 11:54 PMSan Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres amid pick swap
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.
- 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.
- Audacy.comJun 17, 2026, 10:06 PMSabres trade Kesselring to Sharks; move up in NHL Draft order - Audacy
The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks as part of a deal that also sees both teams swapping first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Buffalo will now select 20th overall in Round 1 next Friday night, while the Shar…
- 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, 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.
- NHL NewsJun 17, 2026, 8:20 PMSharks acquire Michael Kesselring and the 27th overall selection from Buffalo - NHL.com
San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) General Manager Mike Grier announced today that the club has acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 2026 27th overall selection from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for the 20th overall selection (Edmonton’s selection).…
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