Hockey

Sabres Eye Quinn Trade as Devils Lock Down Gritsyuk, Senators Pursue Ersson

With restricted free agents looming, Buffalo explores options, New Jersey nears extension, and Ottawa hopes to retain its netminder.

The Buffalo Sabres are actively considering trading forward Jack Quinn, who posted 20 goals and 51 points last season, and he is slated to become a restricted free agent next summer.

Summer negotiations reshape roster plans

The Sabres recently signed Zach Benson and Beck Malenstyn to long‑term extensions, a move that underscores the team’s intent to retain key young talent while evaluating options for Quinn.

Across the river, the New Jersey Devils are close to finalizing a contract extension with forward Arseni Gritsyuk, who contributed 13 goals and 31 points in 66 games for the club this year.

The Ottawa Senators did not extend a qualifying offer to goalie Samuel Ersson, a decision aimed at avoiding arbitration, yet the organization continues to express interest in re‑signing him for the 2026‑27 season and beyond.

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