Sabres Sign Nathan Gerbe to Three-Year Deal

The Buffalo Sabres announced today that they have signed left wing Nathan Gerbe to a three-year contract extension worth $4.3 million. The deal will pay him $1.43 million per season. He would have been a restricted free agent on July 1. In 64 games last season, he had 16 goals and 15 assists for 31 points. He missed eight games with a jaw injury. This is a decent signing for the Sabres, as Gerbe is starting to emerge as a reliable forward for the team. He has some offensive skill and playmaking ability, as well as lots of speed. Look for him to play a bigger offensive role with the team next season. Plus, at $1.43 million per season, he could be a real bargain if he can increase his goal output to 20 or 30 goals per season.