The Buffalo Sabres have acquired forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker in exchange for forward Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert, and a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the team announced Friday.

The Buffalo Sabres made a big trade on March 7. They traded Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker.

Dylan Cozens and Dennis Gilbert were traded to the Ottawa Senators by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Ottawa also received a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

The Sabres had their own share of quality chances despite being outshot 36-21. Peyton Krebs was turned aside by Vanecek on a breakaway just over a minute after the Panthers opened the scoring. Ryan McLeod was stopped alone in front when the score was 2-0.

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams made a major shakeup on Friday afternoon, acquiring forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators.

When the Ottawa Senators on Friday dealt center Josh Norris to the Buffalo Sabres, they didn't just trade away one of winger Brady Tkachuk's longtime teammates. They traded away one of his best friends.

Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has been under a ton of pressure in his fifth season on the job. The team is again in last place in the Eastern Conference, fans have been chanting for his job and a handful of his key players were the subject of trade rumors throughout the season.