Malone returns to Sabres on 1-year deal

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Sean Malone to a one-year contract worth $750,000.
Malone, a West Seneca native, rejoined the Sabres organization on a one-year deal prior to last season. He reached AHL career highs in goals (20) and points (37) in 39 games with the Rochester Americans. He added seven points (2+5) in 10 games during Rochester's playoff run.
The 27-year-old served as an alternate captain and a veteran presence for the Amerks, at times centering a line between prospects Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka.

"It's just a ton of fun to be a part of and you know that city is incredible, and I've had a lot of good memories here," Malone told reporters after the season. "So, I'm looking forward to next year."

Buffalo selected Malone during the sixth round of the 2013 NHL Draft. He played one game with the Sabres and 169 games with the Amerks during his first stint with the organization from 2017 to 2020.