The Sabres also picked up minor-league defenceman Timo Helbling in exchange for a first-round draft pick in 2007 and forward Jiri Novotny.
The Sabres have been busy on deadline day. They also sent goaltender Martin Biron to Philadelphia and acquired goalie Ty Conklin from Columbus.
Zubrus will make US$1.85 million this season.
It was a shorter day of action at the World Junior Championship with just two games. Tony Ferrari looked at three standout performances from Friday.
The Florida Panthers made some significant moves this off-season to re-shape their roster. But can they be as good as last year?
Sweden had no issue handling Austria, while Slovakia got the extra point in a big contest against Latvia on a quieter day at the World Junior Championship.
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