Archives for July 2007

'Sabres executive Larry Quinn was naïve and silly to suggest last week that talented free agents -- including Briere and Drury -- should remain with competitive teams rather than sign with lesser teams for far more money. Pro sports don't work that way. Winning is nice but maximizing one's salary potential is the top priority of nearly every athlete.' … [Read more...] about Sabres victimized by soaring salary cap

Rangers Add Big Names and Their Title Pedigree (New York Times) Blueshirts turn 2 (New York Daily News) B'Way bonanza (New York Post) Rangers sign big-name free agents Gomez & Drury (Newsday) Rangers sign top-tier centers Drury, Gomez (White Plains Journal News) Rangers strike the jackpot with addition of two centers (Newark Star Ledger) Blueshirts ink Gomez, Drury … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Briere signs with the Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) These are Holmgren's men (Philadelphia Daily News) Briere center of Flyers’ flurry (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers sign Briere to 8-year deal (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Top of his list (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Flyers Sign Center Daniel Briere to Multiple-Year Contract (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Clearly, the balance of power has shifted away from the President's Trophy-winning Sabres, to their big-market rivals to the East.' … [Read more...] about Rangers, Flyers raid Sabres of co-captains in free agency

'Along with Drury, Gomez was one of the three top unrestricted centers available when the free-agency period began Sunday afternoon. Daniel Briere, a teammate of Drury's in Buffalo, signed an eight-year deal with Philadelphia earlier in the day.' … [Read more...] about Rangers land free-agent Cs Gomez, Drury

'Drury, 30, played in 77 games with Buffalo last season and totaled a career- high 37 goals and 69 points. He led the club with 17 power-play goals, three shorthanded goals and nine game-winning goals.' … [Read more...] about Rangers acquire free agent centers Drury and Gomez

'Drury inked a five-year contract for $35.25 million. He will earn $7.1 million each of the next two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Rangers sign free-agent centers Gomez and Drury

'New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that the club has agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent center Chris Drury.' … [Read more...] about Rangers sign unrestricted free agent Drury

'"When you see what Paul (Holmgren) did from the trading deadline on, we cleared the deck, went young and cleared cap space. He has done a phenomenal job,” said President/Chief Operating Officer of Comcast-Spectacor Peter Luukko. “If you look at our recent signings of Kimmo Timonen, Scott Hartnell and now Daniel Briere, we have a fantastic future. Paul has … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Center Daniel Briere to Multiple-Year Contract

'"We are extremely pleased to add Daniel to our roster and eager to get him into our lineup," said Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren. "We look for big things from him. Offensively, he is a player capable of doing a lot of good things. Judging by the 95 points that he scored in the league last year, we think that he is a very good offensive player and a … [Read more...] about Flyers lock up Briere with eight-year deal

'Drury, 30, is coming off a strong season in which he registered career-highs in goals (37), including nine game-winners, and points (69). Of his eight playoff goals, three were game-winners, giving him 15 for his career.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Ink Gomez and Drury

'"Danny had many offers and lots of interest out there," said Pat Brisson, his agent. "He made sure to carefully look at his options. He is thrilled with the results."' … [Read more...] about Briere signs 8-year, $52 million deal with Flyers

'His monster contract will pay an average of $6.5 million per season with a $10-million salary in the very first season.' … [Read more...] about Daniel Briere signs monster US$52-million, eight-year deal with Philadelphia

'The Philadelphia Flyers made a big splash to kick off the offseason, signing centre Daniel Briere to an eight-year contract worth $52 million.' … [Read more...] about Flyers sign Briere to 8-year, $52M deal

'The deal will average $6.5 million a season against the salary cap, with the first year paying him $10 million. The contract also features a no movement clause.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Sign Briere to 8 year, $52 Million Contract