NHL : Sabres bolster defense with Stanley and Schenn ahead of deadline

The Buffalo Sabres acquire defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn from the Winnipeg Jets ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Buffalo sends forward prospect Isak Rosen, defenseman Jacob Bryson, a 2027 second-round pick, and either their fourth-round pick or the Edmonton Oilers' fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Jets retain 50% of Schenn's contract. Stanley, with a $1.25 million cap hit, records a career-high 21 points in 59 games this season. Schenn, a seasoned 36-year-old, has a $1.375 million cap hit and contributes one goal and six assists in 46 games. This marks Schenn's fifth team since 2021 and he's a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a separate move, Buffalo acquires center Sam Carrick from the New York Rangers for a 2026 third-round pick and a sixth-round pick from Chicago.