Capitals acquire Weber from Sabres for 2017 3rd-round pick
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Mike Weber from the Buffalo Sabres for a third-round pick in the 2017 draft.
Weber gives the NHL-leading Capitals veteran depth on the blue line. The 28-year-old has a goal and four assists and averaged almost 16 minutes a game for Buffalo this season.
Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan called Weber a ''stay-at-home defenseman who plays a physical game and is respected by his teammates.'' Weber has blocked 666 shots since entering the league in 2007-08.
Buffalo retained half of Weber's salary and cap hit in Tuesday's deal.
Sabres general manager Tim Murray said it was difficult to trade Weber, who had been with the organization for almost a decade, but added it was a good opportunity for the team and player.
