Benson Gets $52.5M Deal to Stay in Buffalo

The Sabres have put their money where their mouth is, committing $52.5 million over seven years to keep Zach Benson in a Buffalo uniform. This is the kind of investment that tells you exactly how the organization views the young forward's importance to their future plans. The contract details matter significantly in terms of cap structure and how much flexibility Kekalainen retains for other moves.