Buffalo Sabres acquire hard-hitting winger from the Washington Capitals
The Buffalo Sabres made an unexpected trade today, acquiring winger Beck Malenstyn from the Washington Capitals in exchange for the 43rd overall pick.
The Buffalo Sabres released this statement following the trade:
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Beck Malenstyn from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a second-round pick (43rd overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft.
Malenstyn, 26, set career highs in goals (6), assists (15), and points (21) in 81 games last season. He ranked fifth among NHL forwards in shorthanded time on ice (211:32) while leading Capitals forwards in blocked shots (93) and all Capitals players in hits (241).
The Sabres have seven picks on Day 2 of the draft following the trade, including the second-round pick (42nd overall) they acquired from San Jose on Tuesday.
Malenstyn, 26, set career highs in goals (6), assists (15), and points (21) in 81 games last season. He ranked fifth among NHL forwards in shorthanded time on ice (211:32) while leading Capitals forwards in blocked shots (93) and all Capitals players in hits (241).
The Sabres have seven picks on Day 2 of the draft following the trade, including the second-round pick (42nd overall) they acquired from San Jose on Tuesday.
Beck Malenstyn's 241 hits makes him an exciting player for any team looking for grit, and the Buffalo Sabres will need him in their pursuit to make the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.
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JUIN 29 | 50 ANSWERS Buffalo Sabres acquire hard-hitting winger from the Washington Capitals Do you think Beck Malenstyn will be a good fit for the Buffalo Sabres? | ||
| Yes | 33 | 66 % |
| No | 17 | 34 % |
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EN DIRECT
28 FÉVRIER 2025
| B | P | PTS | ||
| Matt Duchene | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jason Robertson | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Mika Zibanejad | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Thomas Harley | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Roope Hintz | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Will Cuylle | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Warren Foegele | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Wyatt Johnston | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Matthew Knies | 1 | - | 1 | |
| William Nylander | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Logan Stankoven | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Mats Zuccarello | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Michael Anderson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| William Borgen | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Phillip Danault | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Max Domi | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Marcus Johansson | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Esa Lindell | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Mitch Marner | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Stats complètes | ||||
| CLASSEMENTS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | PJ | V | D | DP | PTS | |
Jets | 60 | 42 | 15 | 3 | 87 | |
Capitals | 59 | 38 | 13 | 8 | 84 | |
Stars | 58 | 37 | 19 | 2 | 76 | |
Golden Knights | 59 | 35 | 18 | 6 | 76 | |
Panthers | 60 | 36 | 21 | 3 | 75 | |
Maple Leafs | 58 | 36 | 20 | 2 | 74 | |
Lightning | 58 | 34 | 20 | 4 | 72 | |
Hurricanes | 59 | 34 | 21 | 4 | 72 | |
Oilers | 59 | 34 | 21 | 4 | 72 | |
Wild | 59 | 34 | 21 | 4 | 72 | |
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