Sabres acquire defenseman Zellweger from Ducks
NHL trade reshapes Buffalo’s blue line as Sabres acquire top defenseman Zellweger
📍 Aftermath
The Sabres completed a trade sending defenseman Olen Zellweger to the Ducks in exchange for prospect Anton Wahlberg and the Ducks' 2026 second-round draft pick (45th overall). The move marked the end of Zellweger’s tenure with the Ducks, while Buffalo acquired him as part of a pre-draft offseason retooling.
Coverage of the trade did not address further developments beyond the initial transaction.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Sources (14)
- Ducks GM Pat Verbeek Speaks About Recent Trades, Draft Picks NHL.com · 47d ago
- Sabres acquire defenceman Olen Zellweger in swap with Ducks Sportsnet.ca · 47d ago
- Sabres pull off multi-piece trade hours before Draft Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Vancouver Canucks' biggest need: Everything The New York Times · 47d ago
- Sabres replace Bowen Byram with Ducks defenseman in trade Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Olen Zellweger traded to Sabres Audacy · 47d ago
- Ducks ship Zellweger to Buffalo, as offseason retooling begins Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Ducks acquire Wahlberg The American Hockey League · 47d ago
- Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks for prospect, draft pick ESPN · 47d ago
- Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger for Anton Wahlberg, No. 45 pick in NHL Draft Buffalo News · 47d ago
- Ducks Acquire Wahlberg and 2026 Second-Round Draft Pick (45th Overall) for Zellweger NHL.com · 47d ago
- Sabres acquire D Zellweger from Ducks TSN · 47d ago
- Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger from Ducks for prospect, draft pick ABC7 Los Angeles · 47d ago
- Sabres acquire defenseman Zellweger from Ducks NHL.com · 47d ago
What happened
The Buffalo Sabres have finalized a trade with the Anaheim Ducks, acquiring defenseman Olen Zellweger in exchange for forward Anton Wahlberg and their 2026 second-round draft pick (45th overall). The move strengthens Buffalo’s defensive corps ahead of the upcoming season, while Anaheim secures assets tied to a promising prospect.
Coverage from NHL.com, TSN, ABC7 Los Angeles, and the *Buffalo News* confirms the deal, noting its immediate impact on both teams’ rosters. The Sabres’ acquisition aligns with their focus on shoring up defensive depth, while the Ducks’ return package signals a strategic investment in future talent.
Watch for how Zellweger’s arrival influences Buffalo’s playoff aspirations and whether Anaheim’s draft pick and prospect will develop into key contributors. Speculation may also arise about potential follow-up trades as both teams assess their rosters for the season ahead.
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Questions people are asking
Who did the Sabres acquire in this trade?
Defenseman Olen Zellweger.
What did the Ducks receive in return?
Forward Anton Wahlberg and Buffalo’s 2026 second-round draft pick (45th overall).
Which outlets are reporting on this trade?
NHL.com, TSN, ABC7 Los Angeles, and the *Buffalo News*.
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