Sabres Sign Ville Leino to Six Year Contract

The Buffalo Sabres have announced that they have signed left wing Ville Leino to a six-year contract worth $27 million. The deal will average out to $4.5 million per season. In 81 games last season with the Philadelphia Flyers, he had 19 goals and 34 assists for 53 points. Not a bad signing for the Sabres, as Leino is quickly becoming a quality top-six forward at the NHL level. He's a decent playmaker and puckhandler, has good passing skills, has some versatility, and brings plenty of offensive depth to the team. Look for him to play on Buffalo's second line next season.