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The Buffalo Sabres made a trade with the New York Rangers, acquiring defenseman Erik Brannstrom in exchange for winger Nicolas Aube-Kubel. Both players will report to the American Hockey League following Friday’s trade.

The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Erik Brannstrom from the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel, the team announced Friday. Brannstrom, 25, recorded eight points (3+5) in 28 games this season with Vancouver before being traded to New York on Jan.