Buffalo Sabres to announce five-year extension for Tyler Ennis

The Buffalo Sabres are close to announcing a five-year contract extension worth $23 million for forward Tyler Ennis, according to the NHL Network's Kevin

The Buffalo Sabres are close to announcing a five-year contract extension worth $23 million for forward Tyler Ennis, according to the NHL Network's Kevin Weekes.

Ennis, 24, scored 21 goals and recorded 22 assists as the Sabres scuttled to the NHL's worst record last season.

A first-round pick in 2008, Ennis has spent all five seasons of his career in Buffalo.

Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News reports that the Sabres did not indicate a deal was imminent.

Breaking : Expect an announcement within next 24-48 hrs on @BuffaloSabres multi yr contract with Tyler Ennis.@NHL @NHLNetwork.

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) July 16, 2014

BREAKING : It's believed Ennis deal with @BuffaloSabres is in 5 yr 23 Mil range with a 4.6 Mil AAV.@NHL @NHLNetwork

— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) July 16, 2014

- Chris Johnson