Having shown few signs of graying at 33, Sabres winger Jason Zucker would’ve had plenty of suitors on the open market.

Zucker has 18 goals and 26 assists in 54 games for the Sabres this season and is no stranger to the trade deadline, as this is the third time he's

In the midst of one of his best National Hockey League seasons, the Buffalo Sabres have extended veteran forward Jason Zucker to a two-year, $9.50 million contract extension, as first reported by TSN's Darren Dreger.

Hurdling toward their 14th straight season without a playoff appearance, the Buffalo Sabres entered trade deadline week looking like big-time sellers. While the

Jason Zucker signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. It has an average annual value of $4.75 million.

Zucker (lower body) won't play against Florida on Saturday, per Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News. Zucker will miss his sixth straight game, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has registered 18 goals, 44 points, 52 hits, 53 PIM and 99 shots on net in 54 appearances this season.