Until about two weeks ago, the Buffalo Sabres trading a second-round NHL Draft pick to the Washington Capitals for winger Beck Malenstyn seemed like another complete blunder by general manager Kevyn Adams.
Malenstyn, who arrived to Buffalo in June 2024, has suddenly transformed into one of the Sabres' most effective players, though. It's an out-of-nowhere hot streak highlighted by a dazzling goal that'll probably make some Top 10 lists at the end of the 2025-26 season.
The 6-foot-3 Canadian has recorded four points (three goals and one assists) across the Blue and Gold's last seven games.