Sabres Secure Benson With Seven-Year Pact

Buffalo has moved decisively to lock up Zach Benson before the RFA market could create complications, inking the forward to a seven-year agreement that keeps him off the open market. This kind of early action typically signals that both sides found common ground relatively quickly, which is always a positive sign for organizational stability. The Sabres are clearly betting that Benson will be a core piece of their roster for the next several years.