Forward Drew Stafford was already impressed with the fresh approach owner Terry Pegula has brought to the Buffalo Sabres in the three months since he purchased the franchise. Now Stafford will have an opportunity to play a key role in the team's future. The right wing agreed to a four-year contract on Friday in a deal that keeps the Sabres' second-leading goal-scorer from becoming a restricted free agent next month. Stafford will earn $4 million each year of the deal, financial figures first reported by The Buffalo News. Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=6623933
