Archives for July 31, 2004

'Connolly gets a ten percent bump to $1,364,275, but will make around 50-grand if he's sent to Rochester. Connolly must be paid even if there's a lockout since he missed all of last season with a concussion so he'd go down the thruway for sure then. He still would have to clear NHL waivers.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Get Three More Restricted Free Agents Under Contract

'The team also reached deals with backup goaltender Mika Noronen and defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick. Both were scheduled for salary arbitration hearings within two weeks. Connolly will make $1.36 million, 10 percent more than last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign three players, including Connolly

'The last time he was a restricted free agent he held out, but felt the money was fair this time.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov Won't Hold Out This Time