SIGNING: Sabres sign Brian Gionta

[Brawndo]

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC 3m

Other teams wanted Brian Gionta, too. The #Sabres were able to offer years and more money.

[Campy]

Kevin Oklobzija ‏@kevinoDandC 1m

Other teams wanted Brian Gionta, too. The #Sabres were able to offer years and more money.

 

 

Oklobzija was in Gionta's agent's office blogging as a fly on the wall

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/hockeyozone/2014/07/01/fly-on-the-wall-for-free-agency/11900167/

[Taro T]

Overpaid, but We knew we would have to.

3 years is what I'd expected. Thought he'd get the $5MM/ he had in Moe-ray-all.

[Brawndo]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m

As per @SCGscott, Gionta gets NMC in first two years and limited NTC in Year 3.

[TrueBlueGED]

It's not like we're signing sure all-stars... But, comparing last year's roster to this year's we should be significantly more competitive. Gorges is better than McBain and Gionta is better than D'Agostini/Conacher.

 

Ehrhoff is better than Gorges. Does Gionta and Stewart mark an improvement on Ott and Vanek/Moulson? I don't think so.

[wjag]

Elliotte Friedman ‏@FriedgeHNIC 2m

As per @SCGscott, Gionta gets NMC in first two years and limited NTC in Year 3.

 

Now I don't like this as much. He is trade deadline fodder, or was.

[Brawndo]

Bucky Gleason ‏@TBNbucky 26s

Gionta can still provide 20 goals and 45-50 points. Get him on a line with Reinhart and let the kid grow while learning how to be a pro.

[deluca67]

Ehrhoff is better than Gorges. Does Gionta and Stewart mark an improvement on Ott and Vanek/Moulson? I don't think so.

I'll take the player that waived his NTC over the player that didn't want to be here.

[carpandean]

Now I don't like this as much. He is trade deadline fodder, or was.

 

True, but being traded to a team heading to the playoffs is often a good enough reason to waive one's NMC.

[nfreeman]

I'll take the player that waived his NTC over the player that didn't want to be here.

 

Yessir.

[deluca67]

Bucky Gleason ‏@TBNbucky 26s

Gionta can still provide 20 goals and 45-50 points. Get him on a line with Reinhart and let the kid grow while learning how to be a pro.

There is a bigger picture that needs to be stated. The Sabres just signed the Captain of the Montreal Canadians and a solid NHL defenseman with plenty of career left just waived his NTC to play for the Sabres. That has to account for something going forwarded. I would not be surprised if these two moves open up other possibilities, with players looking at the Sabres a little differently.

[Kelly the Dog]

There is a bigger picture that needs to be stated. The Sabres just signed the Captain of the Montreal Canadians and a solid NHL defenseman with plenty of career left just waived his NTC to play for the Sabres. That has to account for something going forwarded. I would not be surprised if these two moves open up other possibilities, with players looking at the Sabres a little differently.

Peca is on GR talking now. He said he ran into Toews awhile ago who asked where he lived. Peca told him Buffalo and Toews said, "Yeah I heard that's a great place to live."

[Campy]

Peca is on GR talking now. He said he ran into Toews awhile ago who asked where he lived. Peca told him Buffalo and Toews said, "Yeah I heard that's a great place to live."

 

No doubt. Buffalo is looked upon much more favorably by hockey people than by the average Buffalonian.

[Trettioåtta]

Peca is on GR talking now. He said he ran into Toews awhile ago who asked where he lived. Peca told him Buffalo and Toews said, "Yeah I heard that's a great place to live."

 

So we're getting Kane and Toews at the end of this season?? Sweet

[LGR4GM]

No doubt. Buffalo is looked upon much more favorably by hockey people than by the average Buffalonian.

it is family friendly. good fans. cheap as hell to live. only 2 hours from Toronto. in the eastern conference so less travel. has a billionaire owner. good schools (suburbs)

[LastPommerFan]

So we're getting Kane and Toews at the end of this season?? Sweet

 

We are going to be so rediculously amazing next year with Reinhart, McDavid, Eichel, Kane, and Toews. Whoever gets to play #6 in the top six is gonna be one lucky SOB.

[LGR4GM]

We are going to be so rediculously amazing next year with Reinhart, McDavid, Eichel, Kane, and Toews. Whoever gets to play #6 in the top six is gonna be one lucky SOB.

We are trading for Ovechkin duh.

[MattPie]

We are trading for Ovechkin duh.

 

Nah, he's washed up. Tavares.

[TrueBlueGED]

I'll take the player that waived his NTC over the player that didn't want to be here.

 

That wasn't even remotely my point, but sure.

[Kelly the Dog]

We are going to be so rediculously amazing next year with Reinhart, McDavid, Eichel, Kane, and Toews. Whoever gets to play #6 in the top six is gonna be one lucky SOB.

That is going to be amazing. Stafford will lead the league is scoring.

[Buffalo Wings]

So...now do we re-sign Vanek?

 

[buffaloWings ducks for cover]

[Brawndo]

God I love Tim Murray.

 

Agreed. He really improved the team today without improving the team.

[LGR4GM]

So...now do we re-sign Vanek?

 

[buffaloWings ducks for cover]

Vanek already signed with Minnesota.

[Campy]

Ehrhoff is better than Gorges. Does Gionta and Stewart mark an improvement on Ott and Vanek/Moulson? I don't think so.

 

But given your avatar, that's a good thing, isn't it?

[TrueBlueGED]

But given your avatar, that's a good thing, isn't it?

 

Oh most definitely. I think we're on track to be as bad as last year, but bringing in the right vets for the kids to grow up with. Loving today.