Archives for 2006

'"The best thing would have been for a long-term deal. This is the second-best thing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres accept Briere’s $5 million pact

'Since co-captain Daniel Briere was awarded a one-year deal worth $5 million in arbitration, Regier responded with his finest work in his nine years on the job. He was facing potential disaster, if not a nervous breakdown, before recognizing a dangerous road ahead and directing the Sabres toward stability for the next few years. And he did it without emptying the vault.' … [Read more...] about Regier stabilizes Sabres’ ship

'Briere had 58 points in 48 regular season NHL games last year and led Buffalo with 19 posteseason points. He scored two overtime game winning goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Bite Briere Bullet

Ex-Amerk Taylor signs with German team (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Don’t be surprised if that marks the end of Dumont’s days in a Sabres uniform, no matter what the logo. The givens are that Marty Biron won’t open camp as a Sabre and that one of the following -- Briere, Dumont or Maxim Afinogenov -- will join him. Expect it to be Dumont, but don’t be surprised to see any of the three leave town. And remember, … [Read more...] about Sabres get Briere, but tune isn't pretty

'"I'm very excited about being on board again for the following season," said Briere, who was awarded the contract July 23. "I've said all along that I want to be here, so it's exciting to finally know what's going to happen and where I'm going to be for the next year."' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to Briere's $5 million award; Boyes gets two years from Bruins

'A co-captain of the Sabres, Briere receives a considerable raise after making $1.93 million last season, when he recorded 28 goals and 33 assists in just 48 games. He met with an arbitrator on July 20, three days before being awarded the large contract.' … [Read more...] about Sabres accept arbitration ruling on C Briere

'Briere had his case heard on July 20 and was awarded the contract July 23.' … [Read more...] about Sabres accept Briere's one-year, $5 million deal

'"It was a decision we felt very good about moving forward on," general manager Darcy Regier said Thursday. "It's very important for us to have him on board for next season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to accept Briere’s $5 million salary

'The Sabres can negotiate a new contract with Briere, but not until January.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Accept Briere’s Arbitration Award

'A look at the depth chart makes it rather clear there isn't much room for any of these youngsters to crack Buffalo's opening-night roster for 2006-07.' … [Read more...] about Youth is serving in Sabres' camp

Amerks open 51st season at home agaianst Albany (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Dumont then played an important role in the Sabres' extended playoff run, finishing with seven goals -- including one in overtime in a second-round series against Ottawa -- and seven assists for 14 points in 18 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dumont awarded $2.9 million salary by arbitrator

'The Sabres have two days to accept or reject the deal. If the team declines, Dumont will become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Dumont awarded $2.9 million in arbitration

'Dumont, who was a restricted free agent, received a substantial raise from his $1.596-million US wage in 2005-06.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' forward J.P. Dumont gets a raise in arbitration