Archives for July 2007

'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

'“We weren’t totally surprised because we knew what they were doing and that his agent was working hard to get an offer sheet,” Regier said. “But it was still a bit surprising and definitely disappointing when they actually did it. We were vulnerable and while this is definitely an option under this financial landscape, it makes it hard to operate … [Read more...] about Regier says Sabres still have an edge

'“A lot of time you end up doing the contract just before the hearing,” Regier said. “The dynamics are such management is there, the player is there, the agent is there. Even when things appear lost the day before, there’s always a possibility to get things done heading into the proceedings.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to sign Roy, Paetsch soon

'Despite the losses of Drury and Daniel Briere the Sabres aren’t exactly hurting at center, not if Tim Connolly and Paul Gaustad return healthy and Derek Roy’s arbitration award fits into the budget. All three are on the rise. All three are and assets on special teams. Their presence relegates Peca to the fourth line, so what’s the sense?' … [Read more...] about Peca playing money game with Sabres

'"You know, they were very supportive, the wives of the team liked it, or at least they told me they liked it. I don't know what they said when they left the room. You know, it's funny, it was back in the days of AM radio, Top 40 and all that and because I was a player, it got a lot of play," Schoenfeld recalled. "The young fans, they liked it because I was a player, I guess … [Read more...] about Schoenfeld’s advice: Careful of those questionnaires

'"I don't know what to expect," said Paille, referring to how he'll fit in with the Sabres after the departure of the two star forwards. However, Paille said, the majority of last season's team remains intact and most of the returning players are young.' … [Read more...] about Paille staying with the Sabres

'“I want it to happen,” Peca said Thursday from his East Amherst home. “I do have a couple of options right now that are pretty exciting, but Buffalo has always been at the top of my list.”' … [Read more...] about Peca would love to be a Sabre again

'The left wing also collected 21 points in 29 games with the Rochester Americans of the AHL last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign F Paille

'Paille is expected to begin the season with the Sabres, something he didn't do this past year. After starting in AHL Rochester, Paille was permanently called-up to Buffalo in mid-January.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign LW Paille

'In 43 career games, Paille has four goals and 10 assists.' … [Read more...] about LW Paille agrees to qualifying offer from Sabres

'Paille, the 6-1, 197-pound native of Welland, Ontario, appeared in 29 games last season with the Sabres, collecting 11 points (3+8).' … [Read more...] about Paille Back For Next Season

'Left winger Daniel Paille accepted his one-year qualifying offer for $585,200. That leaves center Derek Roy and defenseman Nathan Paetsch as the only unsigned Sabres. Roy and Paetsch both filed for arbitration, meaning they will have salaries assigned to them.' … [Read more...] about Daniel Paille agrees to qualifying offer