Trending Now - Sabres Acquire Stanley and Schenn in Trade With Jets

WHO:

Buffalo Sabres

Winnipeg Jets

Logan Stanley (27 years old, defenseman)

Luke Schenn (36 years old, defenseman)

Isak Rosen (22 years old, forward prospect)

Jacob Bryson (28 years old, defenseman)

Jarmo Kekalainen (General Manager)

WHAT:

The Buffalo Sabres traded for Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets.

The Sabres sent Isak Rosen, Jacob Bryson, a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft to the Jets.

The Jets retained 50% of Schenn's contract as part of the trade.

Stanley had a career-high of 21 points in 59 games this season.

Schenn had one goal and six assists in 46 games this season.

The Sabres also acquired center Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers for a third-round pick in 2026 and Chicago's sixth-round pick in 2026.

WHERE:

Buffalo, New York (Buffalo Sabres)

Winnipeg, Manitoba (Winnipeg Jets)

WHEN:

The trade occurred on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The NHL trade deadline is on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Stanley signed a two-year contract with Winnipeg on July 6, 2024.

Schenn signed a three-year contract with the Nashville Predators on July 1, 2023.

WHY:

The Sabres sought to improve their defense after being spurned by St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko, who declined a trade due to his no-trade clause.

HOW:

The Sabres executed the trade by sending players and draft picks to the Jets in exchange for Stanley and Schenn.

In a significant move to bolster their defense, the Buffalo Sabres traded for defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, March 5. In exchange, the Sabres sent forward prospect Isak Rosen, defenseman Jacob Bryson, a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft, and a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, while the Jets retained 50% of Schenn's contract. Additionally, the Sabres acquired center Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers for a third-round pick and a sixth-round pick, just ahead of the NHL trade deadline today.