The Buffalo Sabres made unexpected moves during the NHL Trade Deadline by re-signing Jason Zucker and Jordan Greenway to two-year extensions, showcasing their commitment to these players. In a major trade, they swapped Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker from Ottawa, aiming to enhance their lineup. Lesser trades included sending Nicolas Aube-Kubel to the New York Rangers for Erik Brannstrom and Henri Jokiharju to the Boston Bruins for a 2026 fourth-round pick. Jokiharju's lack of development into a top-four defenseman resulted in his trade, following inconsistent play under head coach Lindy Ruff.