The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Jason Zucker to a one-year contract, with a $5 million cap hit, after his previous one-year deal with the Coyotes. Zucker, 32, split the 2023-24 season between the Coyotes and Predators, tallying 14 goals and 32 points in 79 games, and contributing one goal and three points in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

By the Numbers
  • Zucker collected 196 goals and 370 points in 697 career NHL games.
  • He scored 9 goals and 18 points in 52 playoff contests.
State of Play
  • Zucker joins the Sabres on a one-year contract with a $5 million cap hit.
  • The Sabres also signed forward Sam Lafferty to a two-year deal and traded for forward Beck Malenstyn from the Capitals.
What's Next

It will be interesting to see how Zucker performs with the Sabres in the upcoming season and if he secures a longer-term contract in the future based on his on-ice contributions.

Bottom Line

Jason Zucker's signing adds experience and scoring ability to the Buffalo Sabres' lineup, setting the stage for an impactful presence on the ice in the upcoming season while hinting at potential roster stability beyond the one-year contract.