Defenseman Jake McCabe signed a three-year contract Thursday to remain with the Buffalo Sabres.
The Associated Press reports it is worth $4.8 million, an average annual value of $1.6 million.
McCabe, 22, could have become a restricted free agent Friday.
Jake McCabe signs three-year contract with Sabres
Defenseman could have become restricted free agent Friday
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