Archives for July 1, 2007

'Clearly, the balance of power has shifted away from the President's Trophy-winning Sabres, to their big-market rivals to the East.' … [Read more...] about Rangers, Flyers raid Sabres of co-captains in free agency

'Along with Drury, Gomez was one of the three top unrestricted centers available when the free-agency period began Sunday afternoon. Daniel Briere, a teammate of Drury's in Buffalo, signed an eight-year deal with Philadelphia earlier in the day.' … [Read more...] about Rangers land free-agent Cs Gomez, Drury

'Drury, 30, played in 77 games with Buffalo last season and totaled a career- high 37 goals and 69 points. He led the club with 17 power-play goals, three shorthanded goals and nine game-winning goals.' … [Read more...] about Rangers acquire free agent centers Drury and Gomez

'Drury inked a five-year contract for $35.25 million. He will earn $7.1 million each of the next two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Rangers sign free-agent centers Gomez and Drury

'New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent center Chris Drury.' … [Read more...] about Rangers sign unrestricted free agent Drury

'"When you see what Paul (Holmgren) did from the trading deadline on, we cleared the deck, went young and cleared cap space. He has done a phenomenal job,” said President/Chief Operating Officer of Comcast-Spectacor Peter Luukko. “If you look at our recent signings of Kimmo Timonen, Scott Hartnell and now Daniel Briere, we have a fantastic future. Paul has … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Center Daniel Briere to Multiple-Year Contract

'"We are extremely pleased to add Daniel to our roster and eager to get him into our lineup," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. "We look for big things from him. Offensively, he is a player capable of doing a lot of good things. Judging by the 95 points that he scored in the league last year, we think that he is a very good offensive player and a … [Read more...] about Flyers lock up Briere with eight-year deal

'Drury, 30, is coming off a strong season in which he registered career-highs in goals (37), including nine game-winners, and points (69). Of his eight playoff goals, three were game-winners, giving him 15 for his career.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Ink Gomez and Drury

'"Danny had many offers and lots of interest out there," said Pat Brisson, his agent. "He made sure to carefully look at his options. He is thrilled with the results."' … [Read more...] about Briere signs 8-year, $52 million deal with Flyers

'His monster contract will pay an average of $6.5 million per season with a $10-million salary in the very first season.' … [Read more...] about Daniel Briere signs monster US$52-million, eight-year deal with Philadelphia

'The Philadelphia Flyers made a big splash to kick off the offseason, signing centre Daniel Briere to an eight-year contract worth $52 million.' … [Read more...] about Flyers sign Briere to 8-year, $52M deal

'The deal will average $6.5 million a season against the salary cap, with the first year paying him $10 million. The contract also features a no movement clause.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Briere to 8 year, $52 Million Contract

'Daniel Briere informed The Buffalo News in a text message that he has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. Terms are not yet known, but will be reported shortly.' Post your reaction on the message board. … [Read more...] about Briere agrees to contract with Flyers

'Buffalo heads into the free agency period with 15 signed players who should be on next season’s roster. They account for a salary cap figure of about $29.8 million. The salary cap on Thursday was raised to $50.3 million, but the Sabres had stated they would not come close to spending up to the ceiling. They were right up against last season’s $44 million cap.' … [Read more...] about Face of Sabres could change today

'My sense was the Briere offer was more insulting to Drury, strangely enough, than it was to Briere. It explained plenty about the Sabres’ lack of commitment to winning it all, plenty about Drury’s commitment to principle. Do his teammate wrong, and you’re doing him wrong, too. Good man, Drury, a treasure you want on your team.' … [Read more...] about Front office blundered in its contract negotiations