Buffalo has secured the services of defenseman Zach Metsa with a one‑year, $900,000 extension that keeps him on the roster through the 2027‑28 season. The 27‑year‑old, who earned his first NHL minutes with the Sabres last season, will now be a more permanent fixture on the blue line as the team looks to bolster its defensive depth. The deal reflects the franchise’s confidence in Metsa’s potential to contribute consistently in the coming years.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Zach Metsa to a one-year contract extension worth $900,000. Metsa, 27, is now under contract through the 2027-28 season. He received his first taste of NHL ...