Sabres secure Krebs with $18 million contract
The Buffalo Sabres announced today that they have reached a four‑year, $18 million agreement with forward Peyton Krebs, locking the 25‑year‑old into the franchise through the next phase of his development.
Krebs comes off a season in which he posted career‑high numbers of 12 goals and 27 assists, a performance that helped him climb to a pivotal role on the team's second line.
Beyond the NHL, the forward has represented Canada on the international stage, most recently at the 2023 World Championships, where his two‑way play drew praise from coaches and analysts alike.
Drafted in the first round by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2019, Krebs was later acquired by Buffalo in a blockbuster trade that sent former captain Jack Eichel to the desert.
General manager Kevyn Adams said the contract reflects the organization's confidence in Krebs's upside and his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively as the Sabres aim to return to playoff contention.