Archives for 2004

'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

'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