BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres have made a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins just days before the NHL free agency period begins.
Buffalo sent a fourth-round conditional draft pick to the Penguins in exchange for forward Conor Sheary and defenseman Matt Hunwick.
“Conor has proven himself to be a reliable forward with an ability to come through in big games, whose playoff experience speaks for itself,” General Manager Jason Botterill said. “Conor and Matt will bring a winning pedigree to our team, and we expect them both to complement our group very well.”
The move comes just a few days after the Sabres picked defesman Rasmus Dahlin with the first overall selection in the 2018 NHL entry draft.
NHL free agency begins on Sunday.
