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Buffalo Sabres News / Sabre Noise / September 18
Zach Benson reacts to Jarmo Kekalainen's remarks about Sabres' breakout season
Buffalo Sabres winger Zach Benson was struck by a comment from general manager Jarmo Kekalainen during an organizational meeting before training camp.
NHL News / Sabre Noise / September 3
NHL talent evaluator sparks Zach Benson vs. Matvei Michkov debate
Which traits are most important when trying to build a championship team? It's a question at the heart of an intriguing conversation surrounding the Buffalo Sabres' Zach Benson and Philadelphia Flyers' Matvei Michkov.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 10
Zach Benson’s favorite moments from the Sabres’ playoff run
On the Aug. 5 episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen chat with Buffalo Sabres’ forward Zach Benson to discuss his new contract, the offseason and what the Stanley Cup Playoffs were like in Western New York.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 8
‘You’re excited to be around him’: Thompson on the energy Benson brings to the Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are preparing to try to make it two years in a row with a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after snapping what had been the longest postseason appearance drought in the NHL last season.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / August 7
‘We have a lot of young talent that’s ready to explode’: Benson on how Sabres will handle Tuch’s departure
Despite a rather inauspicious offseason, one member of the Buffalo Sabres is optimistic about the upcoming season. The Sabres are coming off a memorable run in the 2025-26 campaign.
Buffalo Sabres News / Dose.ca / August 5
2026 Series: Zach Benson Could Hear the 'Olé' Chants at 3 a.m.
The playoffs in Montreal were electrifying. Not just for the players, but for the fans, too. In any case, opposing players, like Zach Benson, had an amazing experience.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / July 28
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Report Card: Zach Benson
No player on the Buffalo Sabres’ roster gained more notoriety this season than forward Zach Benson. After spending his first couple of seasons in the NHL building his reputation, he finally came into his own and became a new household name among the “pest” players.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14
Bruins Add Kevyn Adams, Promote Two Amid Front Office Overhaul
The Boston Bruins have wrapped up their summer cleaning with a refresh of their hockey operations department. Former Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams has been hired as a special advisor to GM Don Sweeney.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 10
The five best contracts signed in 2026 NHL free agency so far
In a period of the NHL season where most general managers make their biggest mistakes, the best general managers are not only the ones who turn off their phones July 1, but the ones who comb the free-agent market for the best deals they can find.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 25
Sabres make smart gamble with Zach Benson extension
Wednesday was a bittersweet day for Buffalo Sabres fans. On one hand, the Sabres said goodbye to 30-goal scorer Alex Tuch thanks to their sign-and-trade deal with the Washington Capitals.
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 / Field Level Media / June 25
Sabres sign F Zach Benson to $54.5M deal through 2032-33
The Buffalo Sabres signed 21-year-old forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent. Instead, Benson now is under contract through the 2032-33 season, the club announced Wednesday night.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / June 24
Sabres sign Zach Benson to seven-year extension
A pest to opponents, but a beloved figure in his own city, has earned a big payday. On Wednesday, the Buffalo Sabres announced that the team has signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year contract extension.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 24
Sabres sign Zach Benson to a seven-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Zach Benson to a seven-year extension.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / June 19
Zach Benson’s New Rumored Contract Extension is a Massive Win for Sabres
Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen might’ve had some fear in his eyes as he watched Zach Benson become a household name during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 19
Buffalo Sabres Nearing Extension With Zach Benson
According to ESPN’s Kevin Weekes, the Buffalo Sabres are working toward an extension with forward Zach Benson. Weekes indicated that it’s likely to be a seven-year agreement, and could be identical to the one they signed with Josh Doan in January.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 1
NHL Rumors: Zach Benson, Flames, and Offer Sheets
Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic: So, Zach Benson is going to get paid. The question now becomes how much? This is for a few reasons, along with Benson being a core piece.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 19
Sabres’ Zach Benson non-committal on contract talks after Game 7 loss to Canadiens
Unfortunately for the Buffalo Sabres, their incredible season that began with one of the most stunning turnarounds in recent NHL memory came to a close on Monday night at the hands of the divisional rival Montreal Canadiens.
Buffalo Sabres News / Dose.ca / May 14
Zach Benson and his parents’ traveling circus
Zach Benson's journey has been anything but traditional. Even before he became a top prospect in junior hockey and then an NHL player, he grew up in an environment completely different from that of most professional athletes.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen takes over in net as Sabres even series with Game 4 comeback
Coming off back-to-back losses, each by four goals, the Buffalo Sabres knew their backs were against the proverbial wall on Tuesday night. Faced with
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Tuesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Sabres' Zach Benson scores game-winner on his birthday
The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Tuesday night, with the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens on the road and the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Anaheim Ducks.
Buffalo Sabres News / Field Level Media / May 12
Zach Benson's 3rd-period goal helps Sabres level series vs. Canadiens
Zach Benson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period of a 3-2 win for the visiting Buffalo Sabres against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference second-round series on Tuesday.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy suspended six games to start 2026-27 season
Top Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have to wait longer than most to play again.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Sabres continue historic season with first playoff series win in 19 years
Ending a long drought just to get into the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres take their historic season one step further on Friday night.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 25
Sabres’ Zach Benson Off to Hot Start This Season
Zach Benson is now entering his third season in the NHL. With minimal offensive production over his first two seasons, he is expected to make a bigger impact offensively for the Buffalo Sabres this season, as he has recorded 30 points (2023-24) and 28 points (2024-25) in the previous two seasons.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10
Sabres winger day-to-day after taking puck to face
Sabres winger Zach Benson was a late scratch from Thursday night’s season-opening loss to the Rangers, with the team awarding him a day-to-day designation after he took a puck to the face in practice on Wednesday.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 25, 2025
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Report Card: Zach Benson
While a majority of the Buffalo Sabres roster may have underperformed as a whole, by individualistic standards and statistics, many of them had very good seasons.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / September 24, 2024
Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Player Projections: Zach Benson
Given the fact that the Buffalo Sabres have missed the playoffs for the last 13 seasons, it can be all too easy to ignore the fact that they have some truly great young talent.
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 22, 2023
Watch: Sabres rookie goes between the legs for first NHL goal
He's only the ninth player since the start of last season to score a between-the-legs goal and the first to do so in the 2023-24 campaign.
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