Sabres’ Next Big Move Is Locking Up Zach Benson

Buffalo has plenty of roster math to juggle, but the smart money says one name should be at the top of the priority list. Zach Benson represents the kind of early-career asset teams spend years trying to find, and the Sabres know that waiting too long can turn a clean negotiation into a headache. The front office has bigger picture moves to consider, but this one has the look of the decision that shapes the rest of the board.