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Sharks take a calculated swing on Kesselring for defensive upside
sports2 months ago

Sharks take a calculated swing on Kesselring for defensive upside

San Jose acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring and the 2026 No. 27 pick from Buffalo, sending San Jose’s 2026 No. 20 pick in return. The move is viewed as a high-upside gamble: Kesselring, a 6-foot-5, mobile blueliner, showed flashes of potential in recent seasons but has had inconsistent stretches. Scouts cite upside for a possible top-four role and improved defense, while acknowledging questions about consistency and how quickly he’ll become an everyday NHL player. Overall, it’s a meaningful upgrade over last year’s blueline, but not a cure-all for the Sharks’ defensive needs.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
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Sharks land depth haul in Kesselring trade, stirring Blackhawks’ draft talk
sports2 months ago

Sharks land depth haul in Kesselring trade, stirring Blackhawks’ draft talk

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Michael Kesselring from the Buffalo Sabres, swapping late first‑round picks to move Buffalo up to No. 20 in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring, a 6‑5, 216‑pound right-shot defenseman and pending restricted free agent, is viewed as solid depth rather than a top‑pairing star, with an estimated $2.9 million cap hit over two years. The deal gives San Jose more blue-line stability and creates some draft‑day leverage that could influence trade discussions around the No. 2 overall pick (and players like Ivar Stenberg), potentially affecting the Blackhawks.

via Bleacher Nation|
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Sharks land Kesselring, move back in 2026 first-round order
sports2 months ago

Sharks land Kesselring, move back in 2026 first-round order

San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Michael Kesselring from Buffalo Sabres, trading their No. 20 pick to Buffalo in exchange for the Sabres’ No. 27 pick and Kesselring. The 26-year-old, 6-foot-5 right-shot D had a down year in Buffalo (2 assists in 34 games) but showed promise with Utah in 2024-25, and now figures to compete for significant minutes on a Sharks blueline that includes Dmitry Orlov and Sam Dickinson, with Kesselring and Mukhamadullin as RFAs. The deal effectively moves San Jose down seven spots in a draft where the No. 20 vs. No. 27 gap is valued at roughly a mid-second-round pick, making it a low-cost risk with potential upside.

via San Jose Hockey Now|
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Kesselring Moves to Sharks as 2026 First-Round Picks Switch Hands
sports2 months ago

Kesselring Moves to Sharks as 2026 First-Round Picks Switch Hands

Buffalo Sabres traded defenseman Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks, swapping the No. 20 and No. 27 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. Kesselring, 26, had 2 assists in 34 regular-season games and can become a restricted free agent on July 1. Sharks GM Mike Grier praised his size and two-way game as an upgrade for the blue line; Kesselring was previously acquired by Buffalo from Utah for JJ Peterka in 2025 and has 55 career NHL points in 190 games.

via NHL.com|
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Sabres' Kesselring Trade and Draft Highlights
sports1 year ago

Sabres' Kesselring Trade and Draft Highlights

Michael Kesselring was traded to the Buffalo Sabres and learned about the move at midnight, expressing excitement for the opportunity to play a larger role and develop his game alongside stars like Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin. He highlighted his defensive skills, physicality, and experience from international play, including winning a gold medal with Team USA, and shared his enthusiasm for reuniting with former teammates and contributing to the Sabres' future.

via Audacy|
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