Feb 22, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart (23) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the third period at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
In another season of constant struggles for the Buffalo Sabres that has seen most of their top players not performing to the level they expected, Sam Reinhart is one of the few players who has been consistently productive. Heading into this season, he avoided arbitration and agreed to a 1-year contract for $5.2 million but remains looking for a long-term deal from Buffalo.