Zach Benson Locks In for Buffalo

Zach Benson just got a seven-year, $7.5M average annual value contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres, locking him in through 2032-33 — a massive leap from his entry-level deal. The 23-year-old, who made his NHL debut in 2023, has been a breakout force, setting career highs with 13 goals, 30 assists, and 43 points last season. His aggressive play made him a fan favorite and helped the Sabres reach the playoffs for the first time in 15 years, where he added 5 goals and 9 points in 13 games. With 101 career points in 211 games, Benson is now one of the few Sabres with a long-term commitment, giving the team a stable core as they head into the future with 36 contracts secured and still plenty of cap space. 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/3a598823c6f52a4b