Needful things

Regier signed Andrej Sekera to a very cap friendly two year deal.

And they re-signed Clarke MacArthur before doing the arbitration dance.

With Drew Stafford as the lone unsigned RFA left and the Sabres likely done with the UFA shopping, the talk moves toward what does the team still need?

The biggest problem with the Sabres is that they need to move guys out to make room for guys that can improve them.

I believe they could use a a guy that is a better leader, better on faceoffs, and more durable than Connolly.

But, they won't or can't move Tim.

They need an upgrade over Hecht at the 2nd line LW spot.

But, they won't or can't move Hecht.

They need an upgrade over Stafford opposite Vanek.

But, they haven't moved Stafford.

They need a PP QB defenseman.

But, that would require moving Tallinder and/or Lydman which hasn't happened yet.

They also need an upgrade over Lalime behind Miller.

But, a post-surgery Lalime @ $1M isn't going anywhere.

The biggest needs for this team are a more aggressive GM and an owner that isn't driven by the bottom line.