The reigning Stanley Cup champs have added a promising young player.
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired forward Stiven Sardarian from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for future considerations, the team announced on Monday.
Sardarian was assigned to the AHL's Chicago Wolves.
The 23-year-old winger recorded 44 points (12g, 32a) in 37 games with Michigan Technological University last season.
A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Sardarian was named the Central Collegiate Hockey Association 2026 Forward of the Year and to the first all-star team after leading the league in points and assists.
Sardarian was selected in the third round, 88th overall by the Sabres in the 2021 NHL Draft.
