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The Buffalo Sabres still have a few decisions to make before their opening-night roster is set, and one of the more interesting battles could come down to the final forward spots .

Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / August 27

NHL writer says there's 'not much upside' to recent Sabres contract extension

While it's no surprise the Buffalo Sabres decided to re-sign Beck Malenstyn, a stalwart member of the team's fourth line, few expected general manager Jarmo Kekalainen to give the winger a six-year contract extension before he could hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent.

Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / June 29

Sabres re-sign F Beck Malenstyn to 6-year, $17.5-million deal

The Buffalo Sabres re-signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million deal on Monday, two days before he was set to become a free agent. Malenstyn, 28, was acquired from the Washington Capitals ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Sabres Extend Beck Malenstyn

The Buffalo Sabres are finalizing a long-term agreement with one of their bottom-six forwards for the past two seasons accoring to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Report: Sabres to sign Beck Malenstyn to six-year extension

It appears that the Buffalo Sabres will be locking up a valuable member of their forward depth. As reported by Elliotte Friedman, the Sabres will be re-signing winger Beck Malenstyn to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $3 million.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 21

UFA Beck Malenstyn calls hometown Canucks an ‘interesting’ option, but prioritizes Buffalo return

Beck Malenstyn’s first choice appears to be remaining with the Buffalo Sabres. Still, the Delta product sounds willing to listen if the Vancouver Canucks call when free agency opens.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Maple Leafs top free-agent forward targets this summer

The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into an offseason where things are probably going to look different in a few areas of the roster.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 19

Whistle costs Beck Malenstyn, Sabres go-ahead goal: ‘A chaotic sequence’

BUFFALO – With Monday’s Game 7 tied halfway through the third period, Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram landed a shot from the point on Jakub Dobes that winger Jordan Greenway quickly poked through the goalie’s pads.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11

Canadiens’ Arber Xhekaj, Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn fined after Game 3 antics

Following their 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal, the Montreal Canadiens have since rattled off two straight victories, including Sunday evening’s 6-2 blowout win in front of over 21,000 roaring fans at Bell Centre in downtown Montreal.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / May 10

Buffalo changes lineup by inserting Sam Carrick; Beck Malenstyn keeps playing after cut

MONTREAL – Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick, who made his NHL debut way back in 2014-15, had only experienced the Stanley Cup Playoffs once prior to this season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27

Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn responds to lack of Nikita Zadorov suspension

The incident that led to Nikita Zadorov’s fine against Rasmus Dahlin raised some eyebrows around the league. Late in Game 4 of the Boston Bruins-Buffalo Sabres series, Zadorov gave a vicious cross-check to the Sabres’ captain, and then finished it off by swinging at him with his glove.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

The top five likeliest villains of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

You could be forgiven for thinking the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs feel a bit less villainous than years past.

No shortage of battlegrounds in Battle of Pennsylvania playoff series

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The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 6

Sabres’ Beck Malenstyn adding offense; Buffalo makes change on defense

BUFFALO – In their exit meeting last season, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff challenged Beck Malenstyn to convert more of the offensive opportunities his role as a heavy presence on the fourth line offered him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

NHL punishes Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench

NHL punishes Senators' Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench

Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain.

Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness on sons' podcast

Brady Tkachuk responds to father Keith's criticism of Senators

Penguins defenseman undergoes shoulder surgery, done for season

Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

Brady Tkachuk sure had himself an eventful night.

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries on sons' podcast

Senators break third-period tie, deny Sabres playoff-clinching win

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / March 14

Sabres Player Spotlight: Beck Malenstyn

The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the best teams in the entire NHL since early December. With such success comes a simple fact: they have been getting regular contributions from every part of their lineup.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 27

Sabres continue hot play, hold off Panthers

Beck Malenstyn scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period in a 3-2 win for the Buffalo Sabres against the host Florida Panthers on Friday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 23, 2024

Sabres snap 13-game skid with emphatic win over Islanders

Beck Malenstyn scored just 2:07 into the game Monday night for the visiting Buffalo Sabres, who never trailed as they snapped a 13-game losing streak by routing the New York Islanders 7-1 in Elmont, N.Y.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / November 29, 2024

3 Sabres Things to Be Thankful For

22 games into the 2024-2025 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres are one point out of a Wild Card spot. Thanksgiving Day is a perennial benchmark in a team’s outlook, as 77% of the NHL teams sitting in a playoff position end up qualifying for the postseason.

Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 31, 2024

Sabres News & Rumors: Malenstyn, Necas & Prospects Challenge

Welcome to the Buffalo Sabres News & Rumors. In this edition, we will talk about how the Sabres tried to trade down in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in a different Beck Malenstyn trade, how they tried to acquire Martin Necas before he re-signed with the Carolina Hurricanes, and the announcement of the 2024 Prospect Challenge.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 23, 2024

Sabres Sign Malenstyn, Avoid Arbitration

The Buffalo Sabres announced Tuesday that they have signed forward Beck Malenstyn to a two-year deal worth $1.35 million annually. Malenstyn was acquired from the Washington Capitals on day two of the 2024 NHL Draft for the second-round pick used to select Cole Hutson.