The Buffalo Sabres acquired ahead Ryan McLeod in a commerce with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, getting a longtime NHL participant who simply skilled an extended playoff run in change for one of many group’s high prospects.
Buffalo obtained McLeod and minor leaguer Tyler Tullio from the Western Convention champions for 20-year-old middle Matthew Savoie. McLeod had 4 targets in 24 playoff video games as Edmonton received to the Stanley Cup Last earlier than dropping to Florida.
McLeod is signed for $2.1 million for subsequent season. The Sabres, moments after making the commerce, re-signed defenseman Henri Jokiharju to a one-year contract price $3.1 million.
They haven’t made the playoffs since 2011, a 13-year drought that’s the longest of any crew within the league.
Savoie was the ninth decide within the 2022 draft and made his NHL debut in November. It’s so far his solely sport at that degree after splitting time final season in junior hockey and the minors.
The Related Press contributed to this report.