The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Jake Richard to a two-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Thursday.
Richard, 21, was a sixth-round draft pick by the Sabres in 2022. He recently completed his junior season at the University of Connecticut, where he tallied 27 points (10+17) in 38 games.
Richard was a key offensive contributor throughout his time at UConn. He helped the Huskies reach their first NCAA Tournament berth in program history in 2024-25, when he ranked second on the team with 43 points (15+38) in 34 games. His scoring prowess has also made him an annual standout at Buffalo’s summer development camps.
Richard’s two-way development, meanwhile, received praise from Buffalo development coach Tim Kennedy while speaking to Sabres.com in March.
“His 200-foot game has improved whether it’s on the forecheck, the backcheck, his defensive-zone play,” Kennedy said.
Richard concludes his collegiate career with 88 points (32+56) in 108 games.
