The Buffalo Sabres have been one of the most-talked-about teams in the rumor mill. It is understandable, as they have underperformed this season immensely, and a shakeup of some kind is needed.
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While we could very well see the Sabres trade some of their players by the deadline, it appears that they want to keep one of their star pending UFAs around.
In his most recent 32 Thoughts column, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed players on one-year contracts who could sign extensions and mentioned Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker.
“And it’s believed Buffalo will try to keep Jason Zucker,” Friedman wrote.
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Given how excellently Zucker has fit in with the Sabres, it would make all the sense in the world if they extend the 32-year-old winger. He has been one of the Sabres’ best players, posting 15 goals, 31 points, and a plus-2 rating in 41 games. He also become a leader in their room, which naturally adds to his value.
We will now need to wait and see if the Sabres and Zucker can come to terms on a new deal from here.
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