Archives for July 2006

'Seven more Sabres are still facing arbitration, with defenseman Toni Lydman up next. His hearing is slated for Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik Signs Multi-Year Deal

'Buffalo may have learned from the decision, however, as it later in the day agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with right wing Ales Kotalik, who was scheduled for an arbitration hearing on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Briere awarded $5 million contract

'Briere earned $1.938 million last season when he put up 58 points (25-33) in only 48 games and added 19 points (8-11) in 18 playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards Buffalo Sabres forward Daniel Briere $5 million US

'The contracts signed by Martin Havlat, Marian Gaborik and Alex Tanguay were apparently used as benchmarks in this case.' … [Read more...] about Briere scores big in arbitration

'WGR Sports Radio 550 has confirmed that Sabre Daniel Briere has been awarded a one year, $5 million settlement through arbitration.' … [Read more...] about Briere Decision

'The Sabres have 48 hours to decide whether they will sign Briere or allow him to become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about Arbitrator awards Buffalo Sabres forward Daniel Briere $5 million contract

'Sabres officials tell Channel 2 Sports the results on Briere's arbitration hearing, though expected on Saturday, will have to wait until Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Still Waiting for Briere Ruling

'"It's great to get Henrik done," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "Henrik had a great season. He played in our top defensive pairing with Toni Lydman. This [contract] gets him into the prime of his career."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder agrees to new deal

'Tallinder, 27, a restricted free agent who made just under $560,000 last year, was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing on Wednesday. He had already rejected his one-year qualifying offer last weekend.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Tallinder

'The Buffalo Sabres now have one less hearing to worry about.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to multi-year deal with D Tallinder

'Tallinder scored six goals and dished out 15 assists in 82 games last season for the Sabres, who went 52-24-6 for 110 points and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals before losing to eventual Stanley Cup champion Carolina in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Tallinder

'Tallinder was scheduled for NHL arbitration on July 26th in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder agrees to multi-year deal

'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder has signed a multi-year contract with the team. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder Signs Multi-year Deal

'The original Sabres logo was distinctive in pro sports, perhaps the only one that captured both a team's city and nickname, with the buffalo and the crossed swords.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans ranting over sword-less logo

'"We're just kind of waiting," Briere said by phone Thursday night. "And you never know, something longer might come, so we'll see. We're still talking."' … [Read more...] about Briere still talking long-term deal