Archives for July 24, 2006

Arbitration awards are creating cap nightmares... … [Read more...] about Buffaloed

Good for them and Dan...Had Dan played all 82 games last year he would have been among the league leaders in scoring. The Sabres need to do all they can to keep this team, that i believe could win multiple cups in the next several years, together. … [Read more...] about Sources-Sabres Will Accept Briere’s Ruling.

'Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier was unavailable to comment on the team's financial plight on Monday. Over the next 11 days, Regier and the Sabres will go to arbitration with seven more players, including last season's leading scorer Maxim Afinogenov. Unless Regier can sign the Russian to a long-term deal, another hefty award could be in line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres experiencing shock to payroll system

'In the four years Tallinder will receive 1.6-million, 2.5-million, 2.9-million and 3.25-million dollars. Spacek gets $3,225,000 this season followed by $3,475,000 and 3.3-million dollars.' … [Read more...] about Numbers In For Tallinder And Spacek

'The Sabres acquired Briere from Phoenix in 2003 in a deal that sent Chris Gratton to the Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards Buffalo's Briere one-year, $5 million deal

'"I'm very happy the contract's done," Briere said by phone from his hometown of Gatineau, Quebec. "Of course, we have to wait to see if the Sabres pick it up."' … [Read more...] about Briere gets $5 million for one year

'The Sabres have a few options with Briere, none of which look overly appealing. They can walk away from the arbitration ruling and send Briere directly into unrestricted free agency. They can swallow the $5 million and risk him becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer, which is like duct-taping a water-main break. They can trade him knowing they'll get either … [Read more...] about Sabres' future grim based on Briere ruling

'“I’ve always said it, and I’m going to say it again ... I’d love to stay in Buffalo for a long time,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Briere gets big deal; Kotalik re-signs

'He's the team's most productive offensive player, he's 28 and likely to get even better and he's a hard-working and respected team leader.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can't afford to lose Briere

'Originally believed to be a 48 hour window to accept or reject the award, the new NHL collective bargaining agreement gives the team more time. Now, they'll have 48 hours after the last arbitration ruling for any member of the team. The final arbitration hearing is Adam Mair's, scheduled for August 4. If the hearing takes place, the arbitrator will have 48 hours to rule on … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Time to Decide on Briere