Jason Botterill made another move yesterday to bolster his roster and this one was a considerable sized trade of high-end prospects. The Buffalo Sabres sent 2016 first-round pick Alex Nylander to the Chicago Blackhawks for 2017 first-round pick Henri Jokiharju.
The Sabres general manager continues to bolster his defense and particularly on the right side. Jokiharju is the second right-shot defender that he acquired this offseason. All of sudden the blue line is full of quick-skating, puck-moving defensemen.
In regards to Nylander, this move isn’t surprising. He’s struggled to get traction in the NHL with the Sabres and a change of scenery is probably best for him.