Buffalo Sabres sign F Justin Danforth to two-year, $3.6M deal

July 02, 2025 - 5:33pm

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Justin Danforth (17) moves the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Seattle. The Kraken won 5-2. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

The Buffalo Sabres are adding some Canadian grit to their lineup of forwards.

Justin Danforth is joining the Sabres after signing a two-year, $3.6-million deal, the team announced Wednesday.

The Oshawa, Ont. native was with the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2021-2025, appearing in the first 183 games of his NHL career following three years playing overseas.

The five-foot-eight forward, 32, registered 21 points in the 2024-25 season with nine goals and 12 assists.

Buffalo Sabres sign F Justin Danforth to two-year, $3.6M deal

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