Archives for 2006

'The Buffalo Sabres announced Wednesday that 12 players off their 2005-06 roster have filed for salary arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Briere among Sabres going to arbitration

'Arniel, 43, spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Arniel new Moose coach

'Arniel has an extensive history with the Moose as both a player and coach.' … [Read more...] about Moose name Arniel new head coach

'The Sabres, meanwhile, lost Jay McKee to free agency last weekend but replaced him with Spacek, a key member of Edmonton's Cup run this spring. The Czech veteran was second in playoff scoring among defencemen with 14 points (3-11) in 24 games. Spacek split the 2005-06 season between Chicago and Edmonton, collecting 43 points (12-31), 96 penalty minutes and plus-11 … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Spacek; Flames re-sign Tanguay, add Friesen

'Jaroslav Spacek agreed to a three-year contract worth about $10 million with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday as the team continued to bolster its depleted defensive ranks.' … [Read more...] about D Spacek agrees to sign with Sabres; 12 opt for arbitration

'He has represented the Czech Republic in three Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal in 1998 and bronze in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Spacek

'The 5-11, 204-pound Spacek, 32, split last season between Chicago and Edmonton, recording a combined 12 goals and 31 assists in 76 games. He finished second among NHL defenseman with 14 points in 24 playoff games during the Oilers' postseason run.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with D Spacek

'The Buffalo Sabres have signed free agent defenseman Jaroslav Spacek to a three-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign Jaroslav Spacek

'Spacek was a key member of Edmonton's run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Final, finishing second in scoring among NHL defenseman with 14 points in 24 games. He was eighth overall in power play scoring, 10th in blocked shots, and 10th in average ice time.' … [Read more...] about Spacek leaves Edmonton to join Sabres

'Arniel takes over for Alain Vigneault who left the team to take the head coaching job with the Canucks. Arniel resides in Winnipeg with his family.' … [Read more...] about Arniel Leaving Buffalo For Winnipeg

'"In Mike, we saw a hardworking, hard-nosed kid with a solid defensive game," said Jim Benning, director of amateur scouting for the Sabres. "We looked at him a lot and through the interview process got to know him a lot better. We were really impressed with him."' … [Read more...] about Next stop Buffalo

'Since 2002, he has been an assistant coach with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Moose to name Arniel head coach

'Buffalo is lucky to have him, and there’s no place he’d rather be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lucky to Have NHL's Best Coach

'"I loved it there in Buffalo," Grier said in a conference call. "Darcy and the organization treated me well. I just felt going forward San Jose was a better fit. There's some uncertainty in Buffalo." Grier echoed comments made last week by co-captain Daniel Briere, who said players were "a little nervous" about how the front office will handle the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Grier; Hello, Numminen

Sharks signing pair of forwards (San Jose Mercury News) Meet the Sharks latest additions (San Jose Mercury News) Forward march for San Jose (San Francisco Chronicle) Sharks make moves on free agents (Oakland Tribune) Mike Grier And Curtis Brown Are Excited To Fit In With San Jose (SJSharks.com) Gritty Mike Grier Chooses San Jose (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage