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Sharks Acquire Defenseman Michael Kesselring In Nhl Draft Pick Trade With Sabres

Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring in NHL draft pick trade with Sabres originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Sharks used one of their two first-round 2026 NHL Draft picks to make a big move.

San Jose acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the No. 27 pick from the Buffalo Sabres for its No. 20 pick, the team announced Wednesday.

WE’VE GOT A TRADE ????
Hello Michael Kesselring and 27th overall!
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) June 17, 2026

The Sharks originally had picks No. 2 and 20 in the first round, and now will enter the June 26 draft with the No. 2 and 27 picks, essentially moving back seven spots with its second first-round pick to acquire Kesselring.

The 26-year-old Kesselring originally was a sixth-round pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2018, and in four NHL seasons, recorded 55 points (12 goals, 43 assists) in 190 career games with the Arizona Coyotes, Utah Hockey Club and Sabres.

“Michael has a big frame with solid two-way ability,” general manager Mike Grier said in a statement. “He is a responsible player in the defensive zone with a well rounded offensive game, and will be a good upgrade for us patrolling the blueline. We’re happy to have him a part of the organization.”

Kesselring also played for Team USA at the 2024 and 2025 World Championship.

The Sharks entered the offseason with a clear priority to upgrade their blue line, and Wednesday’s trade was the first step toward fixing that issue.

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Sharks Acquire Defenseman Michael Kesselring In Nhl Draft Pick Trade With Sabres

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