The Buffalo Sabres signed restricted free-agent forward Zemgus Girgensons to a one-year contract on Thursday, the team announced.

Girgensons is coming off his third season with the club where - after amassing career highs in goals and points with 15 and 30 respectively during the 2014-15 campaign - he managed just seven goals and 18 points in 71 contests.

"Zemgus has grown into a solid two-way player since beginning his career," general Manager Tim Murray said in a release. "We hope to see him continue this positive trend and find a consistent role within the club this season as another young player to grow with our group."

Girgensons also made headlines during the 2015 season when he miraculously led all players in fan voting for the All-Star game.

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