Ville Leino
Leino’s career in the NHL lasted between 2008 and 2014. But in 2010-11, he had a sensational season with the Philadelphia Flyers. That year, he scored 53 points in 81 games with an outstanding 16.2 scoring percentage. Following this breakout season, the Buffalo Sabres faithful believed he and Christian Ehrhoff would help carry the team to new heights.
He signed a lucrative six-year contract in July 2011, and in return, the Sabres got 137 games, 46 points, and 10 goals. The 2011-12 season is really the only one worth mentioning, as he scored 25 points (eight goals) in 71 contests.
The following two seasons saw Leino fall flat on his face, playing in a combined 66 games while scoring an abysmal 21 points (two goals). He also took part in 527 face-offs during his time with the Sabres, winning 42.5 percent of them.
It is worth mentioning that in 2013-14, Leino recorded 15 points in 58 games, yet he never found twine. Three seasons after signing with Buffalo, the Sabres bought out the rest of his contract and Leino never played in the NHL again.