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On YouTubeBuffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / April 30
Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Player Report Card: Zach Benson
With the regular season well over, the time to reflect back and look at the performances of the players has come. When the 2023-24 campaign started, the Buffalo Sabres had a surprise rookie stun them and make the roster out of training camp as he impressed them throughout the preseason.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 12
Zach Benson scores 10th goal at end of surprising rookie season 
BUFFALO – Eight months ago, rookie Zach Benson arrived here having just scored a hat trick for the Wenatchee Wild, the junior team seemingly everyone, including the Sabres, expected he would be returned to following training camp.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 31
Young faces hold the key to Sabres’ future success
The Sabres face their final seven games of the season well outside of the playoff conversation. It’s been a disappointing year for one of the league’s hottest teams at the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 25
Sabres Grades: Benson Is a Workhorse
Zach Benson did not record a point in yesterday’s 4-1 victory of the Calgary Flames, but he sits atop the Sabres Grades from Sunday. As a team, Buffalo graded well.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 15
Sabres Grades: Benson Rolls Despite Phantom Penalties
Thursday night, the Buffalo Sabres had one of their best home efforts of the season against the New York Islanders. The 4-0 win comes after a seven-goal explosion in their previous game against the Detroit Red Wings, tightening the gap in the standings.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 14
Sabres' 2nd-period surge too much for Islanders
Victor Olofsson, Dylan Cozens and Zach Benson scored within a five-minute span in the second period Thursday night for the Buffalo Sabres, who inched closer to an Eastern Conference wild-card spot by blanking the New York Islanders, 4-0.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 13
Sabres Explode for Seven in Victory Over Red Wings
With a 7-3 win at home over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres now sit five points out of a playoff spot. Yes, we’re talking about the NHL playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 5
Mature game helping Sabres rookie Zach Benson earn keep in NHL
BUFFALO – Zach Benson, the new left winger on the Sabres’ second line alongside center Dylan Cozens and JJ Peterka, hasn’t recorded a point in his last 11 outings.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 20
Sabres end home stand with loss to Lightning; Don Granato confused by late penalty on Zach Benson
BUFFALO – When their six-game home stand began, the Sabres had an opportunity to ignite a run and roar into playoff contention. Instead, they blew perhaps their best chance to make up ground against their Eastern Conference foes.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 16
Hockey smarts help Sabres rookie Zach Benson solidify top line
BUFFALO – Early in Monday afternoon’s 3-0 win, Sabres coach Don Granato shuffled his lines to give them more directness. Most notably, he shifted Casey Mittelstadt from left wing on the top line, where he had been subbing for Jeff Skinner, to center, his natural position, between Jordan Greenway and captain Kyle Okposo.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / December 15
Sabres Unlikely to Send Top Rookie Prospect to Canada World Juniors
As per NHL insider Darrer Dreger, it doesn’t look like Zach Benson will be headed to the World Juniors and joining Team Canada. While speaking about the
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 15
Will Sabres force a player to sit out the World Juniors?
It seems likely that the Buffalo Sabres will hold on to the 18-year-old rather than sending him overseas to play for Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / November 24
Sabres first-round pick to remain with team
The Buffalo Sabres announced that forward Zach Benson will remain with the club for his 10th NHL game on Friday, kicking off the first year of his NHL entry-level contract.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 23
Sabres, Penguins look to recover from tough losses
The Buffalo Sabres, who host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday, are trying to find the right blend of being proficient at their style of play and getting that to translate into points.
Buffalo Sabres News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23
At 9-Game Threshold, Sabres’ Zach Benson Scores Epic First NHL Goal
In a moment that has the hockey world talking, Zach Benson of the Buffalo Sabres made a statement Wednesday night. He showcased a debut NHL goal that left sports networks looping the footage, and fans and NHL commentators astounded.
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 22
Watch: Sabres rookie goes between the legs for first NHL goal
He's only the ninth player since the start of last season to score a between-the-legs goal and the first to do so in the 2023-24 campaign.
Buffalo Sabres News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22
Watch: Sabres' Zach Benson's first career goal was ridiculous
Zach Benson scored one of the prettiest goals possible for a player on their first career goal.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 17
Sabres HC discusses Zach Benson's future with team
Buffalo Sabres head coach Dan Granato recently spoke on the team’s plans with rookie forward Zach Benson, who is nearing a return from injury.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / October 31
Buffalo Sabres’ Zach Benson out week-to-week after aggravating lower-body injury
Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams told the media on Tuesday that forward Zach Benson is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Adams added that the injury is an aggravation of the injury that kept him out of a few games earlier this season.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 20
Sabres’ Rookie Benson Shows Early Promise
The Buffalo Sabres picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday night (Oct. 17) by defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning. After three games, they have to be pleased with the play of Zach Benson.
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / October 10
Zach Benson Makes the Sabres’ Roster Much Better
Throughout the course of the preseason, Zach Benson has been the player to watch on the Sabres’ roster. As of Oct. 9, Benson has officially made the team out of training camp and is slated to play on the third line with Casey Mittelstadt and Jordan Greenway.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / September 18
Buffalo Sabres Top Prospects – #4: Zach Benson
The Buffalo Sabres have drafted and developed a number of youngsters currently playing in the NHL (Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Dylan Cozens), and the club under former GM Jason Botterill and current GM Kevyn Adams have been able to replenish the organization with young prospects.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / July 29
Sabres Sign Benson To Entry-Level Contract
The Buffalo Sabres signed 2023 first-rounder Zach Benson to a three-year, entry-level contract on Friday, following the club’s usual practice of getting their top picks signed in short order.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 28
Buffalo Sabres sign Zach Benson to ELC
The Buffalo Sabres announced today that they’ve signed their 2023 first-round pick Zach Benson to an entry-level three-year contract. Benson was the Sabres’ top selection 13th overall in last month’s NHL entry draft and was seen by some scouts as one of the top playmakers in the entire draft.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 28
Sabres sign 2023 first-round pick to entry-level contract
Buffalo Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams announced that the club has signed prospect Zach Benson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Buffalo Sabres News / Daily Faceoff / July 20
2023-24 NHL prospect pool breakdown: Buffalo Sabres
Let’s cut to the chase: the Buffalo Sabres have one of the best prospect pools, period. Like, geez. Year after year, they find ways to win big on the draft floor.
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