A high-profile trade brought Josh Doan to the Sabres, and Buffalo showed confidence in his growth with a long-term contract extension. Now he's struggling.
Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan is facing scrutiny amid a slow start to the season after signing a seven-year, $48.65 million contract. Daniel Becker reports that Doan has recorded just one point across Buffalo's first seven games of the campaign. This offensive slump comes after a successful debut campaign where the forward produced more than 50 points following a blockbuster trade in June 2025.
Becker notes that Doan's limited production highlights broader offensive concerns on the wings for head coach Lindy Ruff's roster. With Tage Thompson facing heavy defensive focus and former Sabre JJ Peterka posting strong early numbers, the writer argues that Doan must rapidly elevate his performance to justify the long-term investment.
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