The Buffalo Sabres signed restricted free agent Zach Benson to a seven-year contract worth $52.5 million, according to NHL.com. The agreement carries an annual average value (AAV) of $7.5 million, according to reporting from theScore.
Total Value: $52.5 million
Contract Length: 7 years
Annual Average Value (AAV): $7.5 million
Player Status: Restricted Free Agent (RFA)
Financial Breakdown of the Extension
The contract totals $52.5 million over seven seasons, according to NHL.com. This valuation results in a yearly cap hit of $7.5 million, a figure confirmed by theScore.
RFA Status and Long-Term Security
The Sabres moved to secure Benson while he held restricted free agent status, according to TSN, which noted the team “locked up” the player with the deal. While NHL.com described the move as a signing, Daily Faceoff characterized the agreement specifically as a seven-year extension.
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