Sharks trade up to No. 11 in pick swap with Sabres

The San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres completed a trade on the eve of the draft, the teams announced Thursday.

The Sharks moved up to No. 11, sending the 14th and 42nd overall picks to the Sabres.

Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams said the trade gives the club more ammunition to make a deal that helps the NHL roster, according to the Buffalo News' Lance Lysowski.

San Jose initially acquired the 14th pick from the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Erik Karlsson trade and the 42nd selection from the New Jersey Devils in the Timo Meier deal.

The Sharks will also pick first overall in Friday's draft and are expected to take Boston University standout Macklin Celebrini.

Buffalo drafted forward Zach Benson with the No. 13 pick last year.

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