What Is The Plan For The Sabres Going Forward? The Buffalo Sabres [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/] have been one of the most-talked-about teams in the rumor mill. It is understandable, as they have underperformed this season immensely, and a shakeup of some kind is needed. While we could very well see the Sabres trade some of their players [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/3-big-sabres-named-top-trade-candidates-cozens] by the deadline, it appears that they want to keep one of their star pending UFAs around. In his most recent 32 Thoughts column [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/32-thoughts-what-happened-between-canucks-rangers/], NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discussed players on one-year contracts who could sign extensions and mentioned Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker. "And it's believed Buffalo will try to keep Jason Zucker," Friedman wrote. Jason Zucker [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExOTcxNTg0NDIyODQ4NDg4/usatsi_25103072.jpg] Jason Zucker Given how excellently Zucker has fit in with the Sabres, it would make all the sense in the world if they extend the 32-year-old winger [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/buffalo-sabres/latest-news/sabres-should-extend-surging-forward-right-now]. He has been one of the Sabres' best players, posting 15 goals, 31 points, and a plus-2 rating in 41 games. He also become a leader in their room, which naturally adds to his value. We will now need to wait and see if the Sabres and Zucker can come to terms on a new deal from here.
