Benson Signs Big Deal with Sabres

Zach Benson just locked in a seven-year, $52.5M deal — averaging $7.5M annually — sealing his future with Buffalo before becoming a restricted free agent. After a breakout season with 43 points in 65 games and 9 playoff points, the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft now boasts 101 points in 211 regular-season games. His signing follows major trades: Alex Tuch gone for Kampf and a 2027 pick, and Bowen Byram & Jordan Greenway shipped to Chicago for prospects. The Sabres are banking on young leaders like Benson to step up, filling voids left by departures while proving they can carry the load — both on and off the ice. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c231cd6d3b36c5da