In a major coup for the Buffalo Sabres, forward Alex Malenstyn has agreed to a six-year, $17.5 million contract extension with the team. The deal, which is expected to keep Malenstyn in Buffalo through the 2028-29 season, is a significant investment in the 24-year-old winger, who has shown promising signs of growth in his young NHL career. As a key contributor to the Sabres' lineup, Malenstyn has established himself as a reliable scoring threat, with a strong work ethic and physical play that has earned him a spot on the team's top lines. With this extension, the Sabres are betting big on Malenstyn's potential to become a franchise cornerstone.

Malenstyn signs 6-year, $17.5 million contract with Sabres  NHL.com