Beaulieu welcomed Montreal trading him to Buffalo SabresSource: AP ‘Though he’s not familiar with Housley, Beaulieu believes he’s better suited to play in Buffalo as opposed to Montreal, which favored its defensemen playing a more rugged style.’ Related posts: Canadiens trade Nathan Beaulieu to Buffalo for third-round draft pick Sabres acquire Habs defenseman Beaulieu for third-round pick Sabres acquire defenseman Nathan Beaulieu from Canadiens Sabres add to defense, trade for Nathan Beaulieu Nathan Beaulieu expected to leave Montreal