'"...a positive example for our young defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Numminen
Archives for July 3, 2006
Sabres Re-Sign Numminen
'The announcement comes on Numminen's 38th birthday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Numminen
Sabres re-sign D Numminen
'"We are delighted to have Teppo back for the upcoming season," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier siad. "He brings a lot of different things to the team and provides great leadership and a positive example to our younger defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Numminen
Numminen re-signs with Sabres
'He recently had surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat, but has been cleared to play.' … [Read more...] about Numminen re-signs with Sabres
D Numminen re-signs with Sabres
'A 17-year NHL veteran, Numminen received a raise over the $2 million he made last season, when he joined the Sabres as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about D Numminen re-signs with Sabres
Sharks sign free agent RW Grier, C Brown
'Also having played for Edmonton and Washington, Grier has collected 112 goals and 267 points in 693 career games over nine seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sharks sign free agent RW Grier, C Brown
Grier and Brown to skate with the Sharks
'Last season with Buffalo, he notched seven goals and 16 assists in 81 games and added three goals and five assists in 18 playoff games before the Sabres were knocked out by Carolina, which went on to win the Stanley Cup, in seven games in the Eastern Conference finals.' … [Read more...] about Grier and Brown to skate with the Sharks
Sharks Add Veterans Curtis Brown and Mike Grier to Fold
'San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has signed Group III unrestricted free agents center Curtis Brown and right wing Mike Grier to contracts.' … [Read more...] about Sharks Add Veterans Curtis Brown and Mike Grier to Fold
Agent: Grier agrees to sign with Sharks
'Jay Fee told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres, Grier's former team, had also expressed interest in re-signing his client, but Grier elected to go with the Sharks. The deal will pay Grier $1.775 million a season, a boost over the $1.36 million he made with Buffalo last year before becoming an unrestricted free agent on Saturday for the first time in his career.' … [Read more...] about Agent: Grier agrees to sign with Sharks
Grier Signs With San Jose
'The deal will reportedly pay Grier $1.75 million per season.' … [Read more...] about Grier Signs With San Jose
Mike Grier * San Jose
English Translation: Mike Grier signed a 3 year deal with San Jose for $1.75M/yr. (Submitted by: Don) … [Read more...] about Mike Grier * San Jose
So far, Blues' moves seem uninspired
'McKee isn’t an all-star. He has little offensive ability and was plagued by injuries before the lockout allowed him to heal up. He IS sound defensively, but $16 million seems like a rich investment at a position already featuring Barrett Jackman, Eric Brewer, Christian Backman, Dennis Wideman, Bryce Salvador, Matt Walker and No. 1 overall pick Erik Johnson.' … [Read more...] about So far, Blues' moves seem uninspired
Sabres' lack of long deals shortsighted
'Regier made some wise choices last summer while fans buried him for not being more active during the free-agent signing period. Give him credit for not being suckered into overspending the way several teams did. The Sabres' payroll is well within reason because they showed some restraint. But there's no getting around the fact he blew this one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' lack of long deals shortsighted
Sabres remain on course with fiscal plan
'"The middle of our hockey team, in my opinion, is very important to defend and fight for. We don't want a situation where we have four or five top players and the rest playing for minimum salary." That pretty much eliminates Buffalo from signing a top-tier free agent, or even competing in the sweepstakes with Edmonton to acquire former Norris Trophy winner … [Read more...] about Sabres remain on course with fiscal plan