For the second straight offseason, Hollidaysburg native Sam Lafferty is on the move, and back to a familiar city. The Chicago Blackhawks announced Tuesday they’ve acquired the 30-year-old forward from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

The Buffalo Sabres traded forward Sam Lafferty to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the team announced Tuesday. Lafferty, 30, signed a two-year, $4 million contract with Buffalo last offseason after a career-best season in Vancouver but struggled to find his form.