Sabres get $50 million Zach Benson contract update after Bowen Byram, Alex Tuch trades

The Buffalo Sabres didn't sign Bowen Byram or Alex Tuch to long-term contracts.

Instead, both have been traded away. Zach Benson looks to be a different story, at least.

The latest report from Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman is that Benson and the Sabres are working toward a long-term deal.

Friedman writes that it could be worth about $50 million in total value:

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That'd be a big win for both Benson and the Sabres.

The pesky winger erupted in the postseason to prove he's a big-game player for Buffalo. He's earned the payday.

And the Sabres, after parting ways with a few key pieces, can definitely use the win of stability.

Benson's size may limit his upside just a tad, but he can be a top-six forward for a long time in the NHL.

It'll be some great news for Buffalo to get a deal like this done sooner rather than later.

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