BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Sabres made newly acquired forward Ryan O'Reilly their highest-paid player by signing him to a $52.5 million, seven-year contract extension Friday.
The Sabres announced the signing, while two people familiar with discussions revealed the value of the contract to The Associated Press. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Sabres did not disclose the monetary terms.
O'Reilly's extension will kick in after he completes the final year of his existing contract, which will pay him $6.2 million next season. He will make $11 million in the 2016-17 season of an extension that runs through the 2022-23 season.