Done Deal: Buffalo Sabres Acquire Defenseman From New Jersey Devils

The Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils completed a trade late Wednesday as the Sabres acquired defenseman Will Butcher and a fifth-round pick from the Devils, who are trying to shed some salary.

We have acquired defenseman Will Butcher and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from the New Jersey Devils.

Details: https://t.co/k6FxeUxVEU pic.twitter.com/ksnO7c7G8n

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 28, 2021

The 26-year-old defenseman was a highly touted undrafted NCAA free agent a few years back and the Devils won the sweepstakes. Last season he recorded 11 points in 23 games and is signed through next season at $3.73 million.

The University of Denver product is a positive possession player and loves to get his shot off. He should help the Sabres fill a hole for a season and could use next season as an audition to sign a long-term extension. 

He knows Sabres coach Don Granato very well, as he was a member of the U.S National Team Development Program. 

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