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Capitals and Sabres Exchange Minor‑League Forwards

The trade gives each player a fresh start while both enter the final year of entry‑level deals ahead of restricted free agency.

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Apr 4, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; against the Washington Capitals Spencer Carbery looks on from behind the bench against the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres completed a one‑for‑one trade that sends Zac Funk to Buffalo and Tyler Kopff to Washington.
  • The deal was announced by the teams and reported across outlets after being made public on Monday.
  • Zac Funk is a 22‑year‑old former WHL scoring leader who has struggled with injuries and limited AHL time, registering six points in 25 career AHL games.
  • Tyler Kopff is a 23‑year‑old, 6‑foot‑4 forward with a Brown University background who totaled five AHL points in 30 games and six points in 10 ECHL games in 2025–26.
  • Both players enter the 2026–27 season in the final year of their entry‑level contracts, so the swap is mainly a chance for each to rebuild value in the AHL/ECHL and compete for another NHL contract next summer.