TIMMINS TRADED FOR CLIFTON
The Buffalo Sabres acquired defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenseman Connor Clifton and a second-round draft pick in 2025 (No. 39 overall).
What does it give the Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres appear to be stockpiling defensemen at the moment. Timmins is a serviceable D-man who needs a new contract (RFA), while Belliveau spent 2024-25 mostly in the ECHL. He is still young enough to become a depth D-man.
What does it give the Pittsburgh Penguins
Clifton is the oldest defenseman in this trade (30), while the second-round pick was used to select the youngest D-man in this trade (Peyton Kettles). Clifton is entering the final year of his contract, so he is likely a short-term pickup for the Pens.
Fantasy impact
There is no fantasy impact here, as all of the defensemen moved in this transaction are mostly defensive in nature.
