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March 9 – Sabres loan Novikov to AHL Ontario; Amerks receive forward Lawrence
The Sabres and Los Angeles Kings made an AHL swap on Monday, with Los Angeles assigning forward Kaleb Lawrence to Rochester and Buffalo assigning defenseman Nikita Novikov to the Ontario Reign (AHL affiliate for Los Angeles).
Because the players were assigned and not traded, both of their rights will remain with their original clubs. Novikov, a sixth-round draft pick by Buffalo in 2021, is scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer.
Lawrence, 23, has three assists in 16 games with Ontario this season. The 6-foot-6 forward was a seventh-round draft pick by Los Angeles in 2022.
March 6 – Kulich expected to miss remainder of season
Jiri Kulich was not cleared for contact after having his blood clots evaluated earlier this week and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen said.
"Our main concern, obviously, is his well-being and long-term health and, second, when he can be back as a hockey player," Kekäläinen said. "He’s progressing, but most likely he’ll be out for the season."
Kekäläinen said doctors are hopeful the issue will resolve in time for next season.
March 6 – Sabres add Pearson from Jets
The Sabres made their final pre-deadline move with the addition of forward Tanner Pearson from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026. Read more.
March 6 – Sabres acquire Carrick from Rangers
Buffalo made a second trade to bolster its depth, this time adding forward Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick and 2026 sixth-round pick. Read more about the deal here.
March 6 – Sabres acquire Schenn, Stanley from Jets
The Sabres made their first pre-deadline move early Friday morning, adding defensemen Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for defenseman Jacob Bryson, forward Isak Rosen, a fourth-round pick in 2026 and a second-round pick in 2027.
