'Benson established career highs in every offensive category for the Winnipeg Ice last season while playing on a line with Matt Savoie, Buffalo’s 2022 first-round choice. Benson led the team with 98 points – three more than Savoie – by totaling 36 goals and 62 assists. He finished third in the Western Hockey League in points and second in plus-minus at plus-68.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign first-round pick Zach Benson to his entry-level contract
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Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The contract has a $950,000 average salary cap hit – an $855,000 base salary and a $95,000 signing bonus – according to capfriendly.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign prospect Zach Benson to entry-level contract
Chilliwack’s Zach Benson signs NHL contract
'Benson reportedly impressed in early on-ice action at Buffalo’s development camp, and it’s possible he could stick with the Sabres coming out of training camp in September. It’s more likely he’ll be back with the Western Hockey League looking to build off an impressive campaign where he finished third in league scoring with 98 points (36 goals).' … [Read more...] about Chilliwack’s Zach Benson signs NHL contract
Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane
'“Going into the [draft] day, I knew it wasn’t going to be anything early. I’d be between that fifth to seventh round or even undrafted. Nothing was really certain,” Keohane remembered. “I knew Buffalo was one of the teams I had a good interview with, so I sat up when I heard their logo come on the screen and I heard ‘from Dexter School’ and my living room kind of erupted … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres draft Milton hockey player Sean Keohane
NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres
'Is it fair we’ve picked Levi – a 21-year-old goalie with seven games of career NHL experience – to occupy Buffalo’s hot seat? No. No, it is not. Is life fair? No. No, it isn’t. This is the reality for the Sabres as their current goaltending tandem is Levi as their presumed No. 1 of the duo, with 28-year-old Eric Comrie penciled in as the backup.' … [Read more...] about NHL Hot Seat Radar 2023: Buffalo Sabres
Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract
'The 18-year-old was highly regarded as one of the best playmaking players in the 2023 draft class after tallying 98 points (36+62) in 60 games last season with the Winnipeg Ice of the Western Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to entry-level contract
Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson
'The 18-year-old becomes the second member of Buffalo’s 2023 draft class to sign their entry-level contract, as second-round selection Anton Wahlberg signed his deal July 14.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 1st-round pick Zach Benson
Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson
'The 18-year-old Benson starred in the Western Hockey League this past season scoring 36 goals and adding 62 assists appearing in 60 games with the Winnipeg Ice this past season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign top pick Zach Benson
Benson signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Sabres
'The 18-year-old tallied 36 goals, 62 assists, and 98 points in 60 games with the Winnipeg ICE during the 2022-23 campaign, establishing career highs in every offensive category. He finished third among WHL skaters in points while ranking second in the league with a plus-68 rating.' … [Read more...] about Benson signs 3-year, entry-level contract with Sabres