Conor Timmins News: Shuffles off to Buffalo in trade

Buffalo obtained Timmins and Isaac Belliveau from Pittsburgh on Saturday in exchange for Connor Clifton and a 2025 second-round draft pick.

Timmins is a 26-year-old journeyman defender who split 2024-25 between Toronto and Pittsburgh, putting up three goals and 12 assists in 68 regular-season appearances. He has struggled to slot into lineups as a depth blueliner, but Timmins logged more ice time with the Penguins after simplifying his game and focusing on better decisions in the defensive zone. The Sabres have a lot of puck movers ahead of him, but the fact he's a right shot will give him a chance to shine on a team laden with lefties.