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Zach Benson

Left Wing · Buffalo Sabres

2023 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 13 (#13) — Buffalo Sabres

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 10:00 PM ET @ Golden Knights

MSG-B, Scripps Sports

Age 205'10"177 lbsShoots LeftChilliwack, CAN

Current Season

GP

50

Goals

7

Assists

22

Points

29

+/-

+19

S%

8.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14vs TOR011+1114:43
Mar 12vs WSH0000117:15
Mar 10vs SJS0000216:25
Mar 8vs TBL011+1114:15
Mar 7vs NSH000029:32

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$950K

Total Value

$2.85M

Expires

3 yrs · 2025-2026

Status

Then RFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
Benson Joins Sabres in Florida

Buffalo calls up Benson to link with the team in Florida amid a flurry of injuries and roster tweaks that scream deadline maneuvering. The Sabres shuffle pieces on the fly, testing fresh legs in a market buzzing with trade whispers. Moves like this signal how quickly front offices adapt when health and standings collide.

Buffalo Sabres
Trades & Rumors
Benson Hits Florida with Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres shuffle injuries and transactions as Benson joins the team in Florida for a key stretch. Coaches integrate the forward amid lineup tweaks that could shift their wildcard push. Buffalo leans on these moves to steady the ship before the deadline chaos ramps up.

Buffalo Sabres
Injuries
Benson Nears Return, Eichel Looms, Sabres Surge

Zach Benson rejoins the Sabres at practice in Florida after shaking a viral bug on top of that upper-body hit from early February, and Lindy Ruff hints the kid could suit up as soon as Saturday against Tampa. Buffalo's points pace keeps them locked in the East playoff hunt with 72 points, but the real drama brews when Jack Eichel rolls into town with the Golden Knights.

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Game Preview
Benson Pregame Buzz at Florida

Benoit Benson shares insights ahead of his team's pregame in Florida, where humidity and heat test every visitor. These southern matchups often swing on acclimation and early energy. Coaches lean on vets like him to set the tone before puck drop.

Florida PanthersToronto Maple Leafs
Injuries
Sabres' Injury Woes Deepen as Benson Battles New Issue

Just when the Buffalo Sabres thought they'd caught a break during the Olympic pause, Zach Benson's recovery took an unexpected turn. The young winger crashed into the boards before the break and was supposed to use the extended time off to heal, but he's now dealing with a separate injury that's kept him sidelined since the team returned to practice.

Buffalo Sabres
News
Sabres' Benson Out at Least Another Week

Zach Benson's timeline stretches past this week, leaving Buffalo's depth charts in flux. Coaches juggle lines without the young gun's speed while he mends. GMs eye the waiver wire as the Sabres grind through a tight schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Zach Benson's stats this season?
Zach Benson has 7 goals and 22 assists for 29 points in 50 games this season.
What team does Zach Benson play for?
Zach Benson is a forward for the Buffalo Sabres.
What is Zach Benson's contract?
Zach Benson has a cap hit of $0.95M with 0 years remaining. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when the contract expires.
When was Zach Benson drafted?
Zach Benson was drafted in the 2023 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 1, Pick 13 (13 overall).
Where is Zach Benson from?
Zach Benson is 20 years old and was born in Chilliwack, CAN.