Sabres sign Aidan McDonough to two-way contract ahead of season

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Aidan McDonough to a one-year, two-way contract. McDonough, 26, will earn $850K at the NHL level and $300K in the minors, with $325K guaranteed. He has experience in the AHL and NHL, having produced 44 points in 65 games for AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton during the 2025-26 season. Previously drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, he has also played for teams including the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford. McDonough's performance may lead to a chance at a return to the NHL with Buffalo.

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