Buffalo Sabres
· 2026-06-29
The Buffalo Sabres re-signed checking-line forward Beck Malenstyn to a six-year, $17.5 million contract on Monday.
The average salary of $2.9 million more than doubles the $1.35 million Malenstyn made in each of his first two seasons in Buffalo.
The sixth-year NHL player spent his first four seasons in Washington and was acquired by Buffalo in a trade that sent a second-round pick to the Capitals at the 2024 draft.
Last year, Malenstyn set a Sabres’ single-season record with 282 hits and finished second on the team with 75 blocked shots.
He scored a career-high seven goals as part of a 14-point season, bringing value to the team in a secondary role.
The Buffalo Sabres currently stand 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a 50-23 record, on a L1 streak, after losing 2-3 vs Montreal Canadiens on 2026-05-18.
The re-signing of Malenstyn is a significant move for the Buffalo Sabres, who are looking to build on their current success.
With Malenstyn's contract secured, the team can focus on other areas of improvement.
The Buffalo Sabres will look to bounce back from their recent loss and continue their push for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Beck Malenstyn's re-signing is a positive step for the team, and fans will be eager to see how he performs in the upcoming season.