Sabres sign Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to one year 850k deal

[Brawndo]

 

[SabresFan69420]

2 minutes ago, Brawndo said:

 

Oof so it’s not looking too optimistic for Sammy is it 

[shrader]

Get the spelling filter ready… for the Rochester thread

[thewookie1]

Extra NHL defenseman is never a problem

[Flashsabre]

Feel much better now then relying on Gilbert to play

[dudacek]

Dude had 40 points 2 seasons ago.

Not expecting much but might be better than Metsa, should be better than Johnson and wil be better than Gilbert.

More of a Zellweger insurance policy than a Sammy. Crevier will be getting Mule’s minutes.

[DarthEbriate]

2 minutes ago, dudacek said:

Dude had 40 points 2 seasons ago.

Not expecting much but might be better than Metsa, should be better than Johnson and wil be better than Gilbert.

More of a Zellweger insurance policy than a Sammy. Crevier will be getting Mule’s minutes.

Yup. This is "we don't know how long Zellweger will be out" and knowing that the backend depth isn't going to give you 20+ games of NHL-level play.

Ryan Johnson doesn't provide offense and Ruff has shown he has no time for him in the past.

[The Jokeman]

A left shot defenseman? Shocker!!!!

[DarthEbriate]

It is nice to see a team with legitimate aspirations to contend (entering their Cup-window, certainly not expecting it this season) have a GM who immediately addresses a glaring injury-created issue. No dallying. No relying on a rookie. Just go and get a veteran you know can manage it for at least a couple months if need be.

[Carmel Corn]

Wondering if we might see this lineup?

Dahlin/Crevier

Power/Timmins

Grzelcyzk/Mrtka (or Metsa)

Edited September 25 by Carmel Corn

[inkman]

Don't mind the signing. Worried about the health of the guys that went down.  

[Wyldnwoody44]

I remember him being decent on Boston no? Like not a top 4 but definitely not a liability. 

[North Buffalo]

And played with an edge.

[Porous Five Hole]

Nice depth signing. At least the Sabres aren’t  pretending Ryan Johnson is a guy that could make the NHL.

[Shoot da Puck]

I waited 20 years for this deal

 

[Big Guava]

Hmm...sounds like Griselda...will for right in here 😂

[pi2000]

is he a heavy?

[Indabuff]

How does Hellebuyck feel about this?

[SabresFan69420]

Is jarmo making more depth signings like this than GMKA? 
 

it seems like jarmo prefers established nhl players as depth rather than one of the kids compared to GMKA. 
 

 

[GASabresIUFAN]

20 minutes ago, pi2000 said:

is he a heavy?

No and small, but he plays hard.  I respected his game in Boston.  Should be comfortable with our style.  Nice signing.  
 

Is it a bad sign that 1/3 of Chicago’s D is now here?

[Pimlach]

1 hour ago, dudacek said:

Dude had 40 points 2 seasons ago.

Not expecting much but might be better than Metsa, should be better than Johnson and wil be better than Gilbert.

More of a Zellweger insurance policy than a Sammy. Crevier will be getting Mule’s minutes.

Yes, an upgrade to Johnson/Gilbert for sure and probably similar to Metsa right now.  

This makes me think that Muel could be more hurt than they initially reported.  

[PromoTheRobot]

55 minutes ago, SabresFan69420 said:

Is jarmo making more depth signings like this than GMKA? 
 

it seems like jarmo prefers established nhl players as depth rather than one of the kids compared to GMKA. 
 

 

Not true. Adams made all kinds of mid personnel moves. We just hated them all.

 

all.

56 minutes ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

No and small, but he plays hard.  I respected his game in Boston.  Should be comfortable with our style.  Nice signing.  
 

Is it a bad sign that 1/3 of Chicago’s D is now here?

Hardly. We got one of their best with Crevier.

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2 hours ago, thewookie1 said:

Extra NHL defenseman is never a problem

Yeah, but why are they always so wee?

[Mr Peabody]

If he’s as good at D as Metsa, its an excellent add. Nice to add a “cagey veteran” to the stable. 

[Doohickie]

2 hours ago, pi2000 said:

is he a heavy?

He ain't heavy.

 

 

He's my brother...