Ducks Rework Roster, Acquire Wahlberg and 45th Pick for Zellweger
The Ducks traded defenseman Olen Zellweger to the Buffalo Sabres for center Anton Wahlberg and the 45th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, boosting Anaheim’s draft haul to seven selections, including two in the top 50. Wahlberg, a 20-year-old forward, has posted strong AHL numbers (71 points in 140 games over three seasons) with notable SHL experience, while Zellweger, a 2021 second-round pick, recorded 51 points in 164 NHL games and debuted in the 2026 playoffs. The deal underlines Anaheim’s move to reshuffle assets ahead of the 2026 draft.