Sabres make late-night trade sending Sam Reinhart to Florida

According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, the Buffalo Sabres have traded forward Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers in exchange for goaltending prospect Devon Levi and a draft pick.

Reinhart, 25, has spent his entire seven-year NHL career with the Sabres after they selected him second overall in the 2014 draft. The Vancouver, BC native was one of the only bright spots on a weak Sabres team this season. In 54 games, he had 40 points (25 G, 15 A), 10 penalty minutes, and was a -28. He's set to become a restricted free agent.

The deal will be official after a trade call with the NHL. Neither Florida GM Bill Zito or Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams would comment on the trade last night.

The #FlaPanthers reportedly are getting Sam Reinhart from the #Sabres for goalie prospect Devon Levi and next year's first-round pick. Perhaps more to come. If it goes down, Panthers will have 3 of 4 top picks from 2014. https://t.co/oPxDnwXXJS— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) July 24, 2021

When this is done, believe G Devon Levi will be part of the return for BUF— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 24, 2021