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Former Sabres First-Rounder Ice-Cold With New Team
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At the 2026 NHL trade deadline, the Buffalo Sabres traded Isak Rosen to the Winnipeg Jets as part of the deal that landed defensemen Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn . With the Sabres' forward group being too deep for Rosen to regularly crack the lineup, it made sense that Buffalo moved on from the 23-year-old.
Rosen may be getting more consistent NHL playing time with the Jets, but the 2021 first-round pick is certainly off to a slow start in Winnipeg.
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In 15 games with the Jets since being acquired, he has just two goals. He also has just one point in his last 12 games for Winnipeg, so there is no question that the young forward is struggling offensively right now.
Rosen had a decent season with the Sabres before being traded to Winnipeg, as he had three goals and seven points in 16 games. He also lit up the AHL with the Rochester Americans this campaign before the trade, posting 25 goals and 43 points in 37 games.
With this, Rosen does have some offensive upside. While he has struggled with the Jets early on during his tenure with the Central Division club, the potential of him breaking out with his new team should not be ruled out.
