Archives for March 9, 2004

'Sabres managing partner Larry Quinn supported Regier's decisions. ''We all took our temperature last week about whether we wanted to go for it, including the players, and from top to bottom, we all said, 'Yeah,''' Quinn said.' … [Read more...] about Trades reflect Sabres' desire to stay in playoff hunt

'"Mike Grier is one of the finest individuals we have ever had in Washington. It was difficult to trade Mike, but as we look to the future, we couldn't pass on the opportunity to acquire Klepis," Capitals general manager George McPhee said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire RW Grier from Caps for C Klepis

'With Friday's season-ending injury to forward Marco Sturm, the Sharks had a need for someone with offensive abilities. Brown has seen time on Buffalo's power play as well as its penalty kill over the years.' … [Read more...] about Sharks acquire Curtis Brown

'Buffalo entered the day with 67 points, six behind the eighth-place New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Miroslav Satan, the team's leading goal scorer, has been on the trading block, but the Sabres decided to be buyers instead of sellers. ``We could have very easily sold, and a lot of people expected us to sell,'' Sabres general … [Read more...] about Jillson, Boyes, Brown move in three-way deal

'The Sabres end up with Jillson, a former first-round pick who has yet to establish himself in the NHL. Also traded at last year's deadline, he scored two goals in Boston's season opener but had just two and 10 assists in 49 games the rest of the campaign.' … [Read more...] about Sharks get C Brown in three-team trade with Sabres, Bruins

'In Jillson, Buffalo gets a tremendously skilled two-way defender who was taken with the 14th overall selection in the 1999 Entry Draft. The 23-year-old defenseman was acquired from San Jose with Jeff Hackett last season for Kyle McLaren. He appeared in 50 games for the Bruins this year, scoring four goals and 10 assists. The defenseman played three seasons at Michigan and … [Read more...] about Sharks land Brown; Jillson to Sabres; Boyes to Bruins

'Brown had spent his entire career with the Sabres until Tuesday's trade to San Jose. "It is part of the business," said Brown. "I don't know what to expect. When I got the call, I was very excited to be part of a group playing so well. The most important time of the season is coming up."' … [Read more...] about Brown Excited About Trade

'The addition of Brown came as good news to Wayne Primeau, who played with Brown for six seasons with the Sabres. "He is a really good guy," said Primeau. "He can play just as well offensively as he can defensively and at only 27 years of age, he has already played in more than 500 NHL games."' … [Read more...] about Sharks Add Depth At Trading Deadline

Delmore, who was acquired by San Jose from Buffalo earlier in the day, will remain in Buffalo and join the Bruins as they face the Sabres in Buffalo on Thursday, March 11th. … [Read more...] about Bruins acquire Boyes, Delmore

'"Curtis Brown epitomizes the type of player we want around here," said Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson. "He possesses speed, versatility and character and can play any style of hockey. He accepted his role in Buffalo during his time there. A lot of work went into today's trade deadline and we are pleased with the … [Read more...] about Curtis Brown Acquired From Buffalo

'He has appeared in all 82 games the past two consecutive seasons and has appeared in all but one game in 2003-04 (due to suspension). In his career, Grier has played in 598 NHL games, recording 104 goals, 131 assists, 235 points and 360 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Obtain Grier

'A two-time All-American at Michigan, Jillson also played for Team USA in the 1999 and 2000 World Junior Championships. He was San Jose's first-round pick, 14th overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade for Jillson

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager announced today the team has traded defenseman Andy Delmore to San Jose for a ninth-round pick in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Delmore Traded for Ninth Round Pick

'Grier had eight goals and 12 assists for 20 points in 67 games for Washington this season, but was a career-worst minus-19. He has 104 goals and 131 assists for 235 points in 597 NHL games. He is a ruggedly built 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds. He has had shoulder problems during his career, but no recurrence this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Grier

'“Klepis was one of the best players on the ice at the World Junior Championships this year, and we project him to be a very productive player in the NHL,” added McPhee. “He will fit nicely into the young core of players we now have.”' … [Read more...] about Capitals Acquire Center Jakub Klepis from Buffalo for Mike Grier