The Buffalo Sabres have signed 2018 fourth-round draft pick Matej Pekar, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.
I am very proud and honored that I signed my first NHL contract with @buffalosabres. Thank you all the people who helped to get to this moment. pic.twitter.com/Nwuk723xos
— Matej Pekar (@mpekar10) October 17, 2018
The 18-year-old is already making an impact in the Ontario Hockey League. In just 10 games with the Barrie Colts, Pekar has already registered 11 points, including six goals. He’s also accumulated 10 penalty minutes.