Sabres extend Zach Metsa one year at $900,000

The deal keeps the defenseman signed through 2027-28

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 71 min read

Another year of Mets! ⚔️ We have signed Zach Metsa to a one-year contract extension with an AAV of $900,000. Details → Via @BuffaloSabres on X

What happened: The extension takes effect after the 2026-27 season and is a one-way contract. Metsa, 27, was approaching unrestricted free agency next summer.

Why it matters: The move retains a depth defenseman who broke into the NHL last season. It also gives Metsa contract certainty before the upcoming campaign begins.

By the numbers: Metsa recorded two goals and four assists in 43 regular-season games while averaging 10:58 of ice time. He posted a plus-16 rating and scored once in two playoff appearances.

What to watch: Metsa will compete for defensive minutes during training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Sources

@BuffaloSabres 2026-09-07T17:16:18.188130+00:00

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