During this past off-season, former Pittsburgh Penguins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins] forward Jason Zucker signed a one-year, $5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres. This was after the 33-year-old winger had a down year in 2023-24, posting 14 goals, 32 points, and a minus-9 rating in 69 games split between the Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators. The move to Buffalo benefited Zucker immensely, as he put together one of the best seasons of his 14-year career this campaign. In 73 games with the Sabres on the season, he scored 21 goals and recorded a career-high 32 points. His 53 points in 2024-25 are also now the second-most he has posted in a single season. Zucker has fit in wonderfully with the Sabres, and it is why the former Penguins forward earned a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension with the Atlantic Division club before the trade deadline. Now, he will continue to be a key offensive contributor and leader for the Sabres as they look to finally take that next step. Zucker spent four seasons with the Penguins from 2019-20 to 2022-23, where he posted 50 goals and 95 points in 172 games. His best season with the Penguins was in 2022-23, as he posted 27 goals, 48 points, and a career-high 197 hits. His time with the club ended when he signed with the Coyotes during the 2023 NHL off-season. Recent Penguins News Penguins Should Make Serious Push For Big Rangers Forward [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c62c6676-a561-4459-8a75-8ff999f6d692.webp] Penguins Should Make Serious Push For Big Rangers Forward The <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins </a>should be looking to improve their forward group this off-season. When looking at their roster, it is apparent that they have clear holes in their lineup that they must address if they hope to put together a better season in 2025-26. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/penguins-should-make-serious-push-for-big-rangers-forward] With Robertson's Name Out There, Could Penguins Swing Blockbuster Trade? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/players/with-robertson-s-name-out-there-could-penguins-swing-blockbuster-trade] Penguins Select Exciting Defenseman In NHL Mock Draft [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/penguins-select-exciting-defenseman-in-nhl-mock-draft] Should The Penguins Trade Up For Higher Draft Pick? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/pittsburgh-penguins/latest-news/should-the-penguins-trade-up-for-higher-draft-pick] Bookmark THN - Pittsburgh Penguins on your Google News tab [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwquDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to follow the latest Penguins news, roster moves, player features, and more! Photo Credit: © Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
