IKnowPhysics Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/91243/vinnie-hinostroza 27 year old 5'9" journeyman through CHI, ARI, FLA, and traded back to CHI for Brad Morrison in a minor swap before this year's deadline. 5G 17A 22P in 68GP in '19-20 with ARI. Decent possession and usage. 4G 8A 12P in 17GP with CHI, after 0P in 9GP with FLA. Good corsi rate stats on both sides of the puck. Somewhat high GF/60 and HDCF/60, but unremarkable GA/60- not a shutdown winger. Granato coached him in CHI in 2017-18. Could be one of those "bottom six with offensive upside" players, but just as likely to be unremarkable. 1 Quote
slugspirit Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, LabattBlue said: My point is you have not seen him play on a regular basis(nor have I), so why not reserve the criticism until he plays as a Sabre? I like the potential of the signing based on what I've read - but he was literally terrible with Florida. Not sure why that can't be said now. Quote
elijah Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: My point is you have not seen him play on a regular basis(nor have I), so why not reserve the criticism until he plays as a Sabre? He had 0 points in 9 games man 😭 1 Quote
sabrefanday1 Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 so it is free-agent frenzy day and we are all here to try and make it sound like the big announcement of signing some guy we have never heard of with a name we can't pronounce is a "decent" signing? Boy we sure are the laughing stock of the NHL. We give away Sam then sign this guy? I can't help but wonder how management and the Pegulas can't be embarrassed... 2 Quote
LabattBlue Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, elijah said: He had 0 points in 9 games man 😭 Once again...did you see him play those 9 games? I’m as negative as anyone here, but c’mon man. Quote
dudacek Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Every successful tank needs a few Brian Flynns and Torrey Mitchells taking a few bullets for them. Our current ones just happen to be named Drake and Vinnie. 2 Quote
Thorner Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, sabrefanday1 said: so it is free-agent frenzy day and we are all here to try and make it sound like the big announcement of signing some guy we have never heard of with a name we can't pronounce is a "decent" signing? Boy we sure are the laughing stock of the NHL. We give away Sam then sign this guy? I can't help but wonder how management and the Pegulas can't be embarrassed... The signing is fine for winger depth - we literally had no 12th F - it was going to be Fogarty or something. It's not the worst day to not do much in FA, either 2 Quote
PP Slapper Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, sabrefanday1 said: so it is free-agent frenzy day and we are all here to try and make it sound like the big announcement of signing some guy we have never heard of with a name we can't pronounce is a "decent" signing? Boy we sure are the laughing stock of the NHL. We give away Sam then sign this guy? I can't help but wonder how management and the Pegulas can't be embarrassed... The Sabres have traditionally been very active on UFA day. The likes of Okposo, Moulson, Leino, Erhoff, Eakin, Irwin, a whose who of NHL All-Stars. 2 1 Quote
Zamboni Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Anyone know the cap hit of this bozo? 😂 Quote
Thorner Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Zamboni said: Anyone know the cap hit of this bozo? 😂 The dude doesn't even have a neck injury yet, relax lol There's an obvious "bozo" pun here I'm missing too given his name 1 Quote
elijah Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Once again...did you see him play those 9 games? I’m as negative as anyone here, but c’mon man. No one said he’d be terrible in Buffalo, but it’s okay to say that 0 points in 9 games is a terrible stretch without watching it happen 1 Quote
apuszczalowski Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: Our philosophy is clearly draft and sign guys with big long names. They are either trying to force RJ into retirement or convince him to stay on with the opportunities for creativity, depending on how you want to look at it. I should send them my contact info! I own goalie equipment too...... 1 2 Quote
JohnC Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, elijah said: He had 0 points in 9 games man 😭 The front office is looking for players who are consistent. 1 1 Quote
apuszczalowski Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, PP Slapper said: The Sabres have traditionally been very active on UFA day. The likes of Okposo, Moulson, Leino, Erhoff, Eakin, Irwin, a whose who of NHL All-Stars. They are Allstars compared to the current crop And a bunch of those were guys that fans here were going on before hand how the Sabres needed to sign those guys and how they would be great signings....... 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, slugspirit said: but he was literally terrible with Florida. Not sure why that can't be said now. But he had 12 points in 17 games for Chicago, also last year. Overall, a little better than .4 PPG 1 Quote
Cal Naughton Jr Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 1 yr 1.05 mil. Ballin on a budget 1 Quote
The Jokeman Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Maybe Eaken and/or Lazar's replacement, can't say better or worse but it's a start. 2 Quote
Huckleberry Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Better than Eakin and Sheahan at least 😛 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, nucci said: https://www.nhl.com/player/vinnie-hinostroza-8476994 Handsome dude. Paging @inkman ... Quote
Scottysabres Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Hard nosed player. I like the signing. Now, how about a skilled RW'er to replace Sam. 1 Quote
Cheektorado Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, elijah said: He had 0 points in 9 games man 😭 So you post his FLA stats last year. Is there a reason you did not mention his 12 points in 17 games in CHI? I bet there is. Quote
Kristian Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Taro T said: Asked this in the other thread, but it'll probably get lost there. They swapped to royal blue from navy last year. Is the next color change to "smurf blue?" What’s Gerbe doing these days? 1 1 Quote
Zamboni Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, YouDigg said: Buffalo has another team that is actually going to contend for a league championship this season. Go Bills! Bills will ultimately disappoint. Like clockwork. This is the way. 2 Quote
Radar Posted July 28, 2021 Report Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, Zamboni said: Bills will ultimately disappoint. Like clockwork. This is the way. Disappoint or not I don't credit the Pegulas. They caught lightning in a bottle. 1 Quote
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