Sabres acquire 2026 4th-round pick from Bruins

Buffalo sends defenseman Henri Jokiharju to Boston.

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By Justin Alpert
Sabres.com

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft from the Boston Bruins (originally via Edmonton) in exchange for defenseman Henri Jokiharju, the team announced Friday.

Jokiharju recorded six points (3+3) and averaged 16:18 of ice time in 42 games with the Sabres this season.

The Sabres originally acquired the Oulu, Finland native from Chicago in a July, 2019 trade. He played 351 games across six seasons in Buffalo.

Thank you, Joki

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