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Buffalo Sabres Make Bold Trades, Sign Zucker to Boost Team

3/8/2025

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Sabres Shake Up Roster

The Buffalo Sabres are shaking things up! They’ve brought in center Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Dylan Cozens and more. In another move, they traded Nicolas Aube-Kubel for Erik Brannstrom. To top it off, Jason Zucker is back, signing a two-year deal worth $4.75 million per year, boosting the team's prospects.

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Zucker Signs Extension

The Buffalo Sabres have secured forward Jason Zucker with a two-year contract extension valued at $4.75 million per year, ensuring his presence through the 2026-27 season. At 33, Zucker has made a notable impact this season, netting 18 goals and 26 assists in 54 games, despite the team's ongoing struggle at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

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Sabres Shake Up Roster

The Buffalo Sabres are shaking things up! They’ve brought in center Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Dylan Cozens and more. In another move, they traded Nicolas Aube-Kubel for Erik Brannstrom. To top it off, Jason Zucker is back, signing a two-year deal worth $4.75 million per year, boosting the team's prospects.

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