Archives for March 9, 2004

'Grier has eight goals and 12 assists in 68 games with Washington this season. The 29-year-old winger is due to become a restricted free agent this summer.' … [Read more...] about Caps ship Grier to Sabres

'Buffalo acquired forward Mike Grier and defenseman Jeff Jillson in separate deals at the NHL trading deadline on Tuesday, a sign that the Sabres will make a push for the playoffs instead of giving up on the season.' … [Read more...] about Jillson, Boyes, Brown move in three-way deal

'The 23-year-old Jillson, who was traded to Boston from San Jose in the Kyle McLaren deal last season, has four goals and 10 assists in 50 games for the Bruins this year.' … [Read more...] about Sharks get Curtis Brown in three-way deal

'Grier's gritty, hard-hitting style should make him a good fit with the Sabres. It's apparent the Sabres aren't in a selling mood, as the pickup of Grier indicates they're still serious about making a run for the playoffs. Klepis is a very promising Czech center with offensive skills, but there are concerns about his willingness to come to North America … [Read more...] about Caps ship Grier to Sabres

'Brown, 28, is earning $1.6 million this season and will be restricted free agent July 1. In 68 games with the Sabres, he has nine goals and 12 assists. He's spent his entire eight-year NHL career with the Sabres. He was Buffalo's second pick, 43rd overall, in the 1994 entry draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Grier in bid for playoffs

'The Sabres have acquired right winger Mike Grier of the Washington Capitals for prospect Jakub Klepis. Klepis was acquired in a trade from Ottawa last February for Vaclav Varada.' … [Read more...] about Trade Alert: Forward Mike Grier Acquired

'As for Jillson, he moves on to his third team in two seasons. Blessed with the size and skill to become a top blueliner, Jillson's attitude and work ethic has been called into question. He'll get another shot at reaching his potential on a younger Sabres squad, but he'll have to clean up his act for the demanding Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Jillson moved in three-way deal

'They were involved in a three way deal that saw Curtis Brown sent to the San Jose Sharks, Brad Boyes to Boston Bruins, and defenseman Jeff Jillson to the Buffalo Sabres. Jillson is a 6-foot-3, 220 pound defensemen who has picked up 14 points in 50 games so far this season.' … [Read more...] about Trade Alert: Curtis Brown Out, Jeff Jillson In

'"Don't ask me," Satan said Monday. "I don't know what's going on. You'll have to wait. I have to wait, too."' … [Read more...] about Satan waits as Sabres add Brown

'Since it has been difficult for two sports stations in this market to succeed financially, most analysts expect Entercom to drop WNSA's sports format and switch the Sabres back to their original home, WGR.' … [Read more...] about Entercom ready to buy WNSA

'Well respected by teammates, especially for his willingness to stand up for them, Brown's main limitation was his skating ability. He might fit better in the East, which is slower and more physical.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Brown traded to Buffalo

'To pry away Buffalo's fourth-round pick in '05, the Wild had to offer their sixth-rounder.' … [Read more...] about Wild deal Brown to Sabres for yet more draft choices

'Brown, one of eight former first-round draft choices on Minnesota's roster, had one assist in 30 games this season. He joined the team as a free agent in 2001.' … [Read more...] about Wild send defenseman Brown to Sabres

'The Buffalo Sabres beefed up their defense Monday by acquiring Brad Brown from the Minnesota Wild for a fourth-round pick in the 2005 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire D Brown from Wild

'Brown, 6-4, 220 lbs. has appeared in 30 games for the Wild in 2003-04, registering one assist and 54 penalty minutes. A big, strong, physical defenseman, Brown has appeared in 317 NHL games during his seven-year career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trade for Tough Defender