Sabres Acquire Two Defensemen from Jets in Deadline Deal

Buffalo adds veteran Luke Schenn and young blueliner Logan Stanley in four-player trade.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defensemen Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for prospect Isak Rosen, defenseman Jacob Bryson, and draft picks. Schenn, a 36-year-old veteran with two Stanley Cup championships, and the 27-year-old Stanley, a towering 6'7" blueliner, will aim to bolster Buffalo's defensive corps after the team was unable to land Colton Parayko from the St. Louis Blues.

Why it matters

The Sabres have struggled defensively this season and were actively seeking to upgrade their blue line ahead of the trade deadline. This deal provides them with two experienced NHL defensemen who can help stabilize the back end as the team pushes for a playoff spot.

The details

In the trade, the Sabres are sending prospect Isak Rosen, defenseman Jacob Bryson, a second-round pick, and a fourth-round pick to the Jets. In return, Winnipeg is retaining 50% of Luke Schenn's salary. Schenn has 1 goal and 6 assists in 46 games this season, while the 27-year-old Stanley has 9 goals and 12 assists in 59 games.

  • The trade was completed on the 2026 NHL trade deadline day, March 6.

The players

Luke Schenn

A 36-year-old defenseman who has won two Stanley Cup championships in his long NHL career. He is known more for his physical play and defensive abilities than offensive production.

Logan Stanley

A 27-year-old defenseman who stands 6'7" tall. He is having his best offensive season so far with 9 goals and 12 assists through 59 games.

Isak Rosen

A prospect forward who the Sabres are sending to the Jets as part of the trade.

Jacob Bryson

A young defenseman the Sabres are including in the deal with the Jets.

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What they’re saying

“This deal provides us with two experienced NHL defensemen who can help stabilize our blue line as we push for a playoff spot.”

— Kevyn Adams, General Manager, Buffalo Sabres

What’s next

The Sabres will look to integrate Schenn and Stanley into their lineup immediately as they continue their pursuit of a postseason berth in the final weeks of the regular season.

The takeaway

The Sabres were unable to land their top target in Colton Parayko, but they were still able to address their defensive needs by acquiring two veteran blueliners in Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley. This trade represents a solid deadline day move as Buffalo aims to end its lengthy playoff drought.