Archives for July 27, 2007

'The Sabres hope Roy, just 24 years old, can take the next step and become a top-line player following the free-agent losses of Daniel Briere and Chris Drury. Buffalo did manage to re-sign leading goal scorer Thomas Vanek earlier this summer.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Roy avoids arbitration with big contract

'The native of Ottawa, Ontario, tied his career high with four points (1+3) against Montreal on March 2, and collected 11 points (4+7) in a career-best six-game point streak from Feb. 17-Mar. 2. Roy also had seven points (2+5) in Buffalo’s 16 postseason contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Derek Roy

'The length of the contract is a major departure for the Sabres, who previously were against signing players to deals beyond four years. The Sabres philosophy is changing after they were unable to retain Drury and Briere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Roy signs 6-year, $24 million deal, avoids arbitration

'Last July, the 24-year-old center agreed to the Sabres' qualifying offer that earned him $627,000 last season.' … [Read more...] about Deal struck

'The Buffalo Sabres have avoided salary arbitration with Derek Roy, re-signing the forward to a US$24-million, six-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres avoid salary arbitration with Roy, re-sign forward to six-year deal

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a six-year deal with restricted free agent center Derek Roy. Sources say the deal is worth $24 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Agree To Terms With Derek Roy

'"Derek is a solid young player who will only continue to improve," Buffalo general manager Darcy Regier said. "He will play an increased role for our club, and we look forward to having such a quality player in our organization for many years to come."' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with C Roy

'His arbitration hearing was scheduled for Friday in Toronto. Roy will earn an average of $4 million per season, a huge raise over the $627,000 he made last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Roy to 6-year deal