via TSN,

The Buffalo Sabres will pick up part of forward Thomas Vanek's salary as part of the deal they made with the New York Islanders in Sunday's trade.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the Sabres will retain approximately $1.4 million - or roughly 20 per cent - of what's left of the $6.4 million Vanek is still owed in the final year of his contract.

The Islanders acquired Vanek from the Sabres in exchange for forward Matt Moulson, a first round draft pick in 2014 and a 2015 second round pick.

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com reported Tuesday that if the first round pick ends up a top-10 player in the June Entry Draft, the Islanders would have the option to defer the pick to 2015. LeBrun said that it would be the Islanders' option to either have the Sabres pick this year or next if it's a top-10 selection.