So Grigorenko finds chemistry between Leino and Ott and has 7 points in his first 5 games, what happens next? I for one think Grigorenko/Leino could be really exciting to watch, excellent puck possession capabilities.

Not anymore. Every team that is out has an equal chance, under new CBA
- Powerslave

Oh really? Interesting. I think that's dumb but whatever. But it works in favor of the Sabres because we love to finish 9th-12th. This way we'll have the same chance as if we finished last.

Without even browsing the comments I know there is a swarm of negativity surrounding the Hecht signing.

Vanek played so great the last 4 months with pommer


Waits for excuses
- homiedclown

Back the truck up! Back it up!! Bring out the pooper scooper.

Vanek played so great the last 4 months with pommer


Waits for excuses
- homiedclown

Vanek had lots of sand in his vajayjay those 4 months....

I get what your saying. Im just sick of hearing about the guys like Gaustad and a bunch of 4th liners supposed to be leaders, you will never hear teams like Pitt or Phi talking about 4th line leaders because they dont need to mask their lack of talent by signing "leaders", thats why guys like Crosby, Giroux, Stamkos are all captains, they lead by example
- sbroads24

hmmm... The Penguins are pretty known to bring in guys for veteran spots.. look at Guernin the year they won the cup..

Oh really? Interesting. I think that's dumb but whatever. But it works in favor of the Sabres because we love to finish 9th-12th. This way we'll have the same chance as if we finished last.
- sambarugh

I like it because it stops teams in teh future from just tanking horribly for 4 years, drafting top 3 every time and building a dynasty (penguins, hawks, soon to be oilers). It doesnt reward teams for being the worst.

hmmm... The Penguins are pretty known to bring in guys for veteran spots.. look at Guernin the year they won the cup..
- JVince11

Guerin, who played in their top6. Arnott will not play in our top6, probably not top9.

hmmm... The Penguins are pretty known to bring in guys for veteran spots.. look at Guernin the year they won the cup..
- JVince11

That and you can't just pluck a Crosby or Stamkos out of thin air.

hmmm... The Penguins are pretty known to bring in guys for veteran spots.. look at Guernin the year they won the cup..
- JVince11

Guerin played on a line with Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz.

hmmm... The Penguins are pretty known to bring in guys for veteran spots.. look at Guernin the year they won the cup..
- JVince11

Is hecht not a veteran all of the sudden? I just dont understand why we would need to sign a guy who cant skate to play with a team who can barely skate because he is a leader.

Guerin, who played in their top6. Arnott will not play in our top6, probably not top9.
- sbroads24

Arnott would easily make our top 9. Let's not sound like Leaf fans now.

Is hecht not a veteran all of the sudden? I just dont understand why we would need to sign a guy who cant skate to play with a team who can barely skate because he is a leader.
- sbroads24

Sorry but could you explain your comment? Hecht cant skate well?

love how ott talks poop then gets beat on the face off.expect more of the same and another 2 pts for the flyers. its nice to talk hockey

That and you can't just pluck a Crosby or Stamkos out of thin air.
- Buffalo--Sabres

No but apparently you can pluck an Arnott out of thin air, thats why he is a free agent. You don't see teams lining up to sign this "leader"

Sorry but could you explain your comment? Hecht cant skate well?
- HotSauceBlueChs

Hecht can. Arnott cant

love how ott talks poop then gets beat on the face off.expect more of the same and another 2 pts for the flyers. its nice to talk hockey
- richiewinthecup

Richards and Carter, thanks for stopping by.

Arnott would easily make our top 9. Let's not sound like Leaf fans now.
- Dwight K. Schrute

Is that why he is still a free agent?

Richards and Carter, thanks for stopping by.
- Buffalo--Sabres

BAHAHAHA...Bryz...and continue.

love how ott talks poop then gets beat on the face off.expect more of the same and another 2 pts for the flyers. its nice to talk hockey
- richiewinthecup

just to feed the troll for a second...

Ott had I think the 2nd or 3rd best FO% last season...

Is that why he is still a free agent?
- sbroads24

Maybe it is because teams can not sign anyone yet.

So Grigorenko finds chemistry between Leino and Ott and has 7 points in his first 5 games, what happens next? I for one think Grigorenko/Leino could be really exciting to watch, excellent puck possession capabilities.
- buffalokb

If that's the case, he stays and Hecht becomes your 4th line center and PK specialist.

I really think Leino Ott and Grigo could work as a line!

Maybe it is because teams can not sign anyone yet.
- Dwight K. Schrute

I just dont see him putting us over the top or anything. A unnecessary signing when we are most likely brining in Hecht to just alleviate some injurys we have in the bottom 6 right now. We are not a cup contender this year unless Miller plays lights out and brings back his vezina winning year. Arnott wont having anything to do with it.

Maybe it is because teams can not sign anyone yet.
- Dwight K. Schrute

So there are reports of us signing Hecht, no reports of anyone signing Arnott. Ok i understand now

So there are reports of us signing Hecht, no reports of anyone signing Arnott. Ok i understand now
- sbroads24

We got the report from Alder Manheim, he notified them he is going to Buffalo. Buffalo can't make it official yet.