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.

Kevyn Adams made it clear to his counterparts around the NHL that the Buffalo Sabres were open for business ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. He also stood firm in his stance that the Sabres would not deal a member of their core for a package of prospects or draft picks.

The Sabres sending Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd round pick to the Ottawa Senators. In return, the Sabres receive forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker in the deal.