Zach Metsa’s breakout NHL season just got locked in — the Buffalo Sabres signed him to a one-year, $900K extension through 2027-28. The 27-year-old defenseman, who made his NHL debut last year with six points in 43 games and even scored in the playoffs, turned heads with a +16 rating — the best among defensemen under 600 minutes played. Rising from undrafted college player to AHL captain and top assist leader, Metsa’s relentless work ethic earned him his first NHL deal last summer — and now the Sabres are betting on his future as a key contributor.

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