The Buffalo Sabres have acquired left winger Matt Moulson from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Thomas Vanek. Also dealt to the Sabres for their top gunner were a first round draft pick in 2014 and a 2015 second round pick. Moulson is no slouch. He emerged as a very competent sidekick to Isles superstar John Tavares. He scored 15 goals and added 29 assists in 47 games in 2013. Moulson has scored six goals and three assists with the Islanders in 11 games so far in 2013-14. Like Vanek, Moulson is set to become an unrestricted free agent at season's end.