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'"In Mike, we saw a hardworking, hard-nosed kid with a solid defensive game," said Jim Benning, director of amateur scouting for the Sabres. "We looked at him a lot and through the interview process got to know him a lot better. We were really impressed with him."' … [Read more...] about Next stop Buffalo

'Since 2002, he has been an assistant coach with the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Moose to name Arniel head coach

'Buffalo is lucky to have him, and there’s no place he’d rather be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lucky to Have NHL's Best Coach

'"I loved it there in Buffalo," Grier said in a conference call. "Darcy and the organization treated me well. I just felt going forward San Jose was a better fit. There's some uncertainty in Buffalo." Grier echoed comments made last week by co-captain Daniel Briere, who said players were "a little nervous" about how the front office will handle the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Grier; Hello, Numminen

Sharks signing pair of forwards (San Jose Mercury News) Meet the Sharks latest additions (San Jose Mercury News) Forward march for San Jose (San Francisco Chronicle) Sharks make moves on free agents (Oakland Tribune) Mike Grier And Curtis Brown Are Excited To Fit In With San Jose (SJSharks.com) Gritty Mike Grier Chooses San Jose (SJSharks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage

'The 82-game NHL season is a marathon, where a 1-2 punch in goal is a necessity. Miller will ink a hefty contract, but if Buffalo aims to duplicate last season’s success, Regier must dish out a sizable deal to another goalie ... fast.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have some tough calls ahead

'"...a positive example for our young defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Numminen

'The announcement comes on Numminen's 38th birthday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Re-Sign Numminen

'"We are delighted to have Teppo back for the upcoming season," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier siad. "He brings a lot of different things to the team and provides great leadership and a positive example to our younger defensemen."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Numminen

'He recently had surgery to correct an irregular heartbeat, but has been cleared to play.' … [Read more...] about Numminen re-signs with Sabres

'A 17-year NHL veteran, Numminen received a raise over the $2 million he made last season, when he joined the Sabres as a free agent.' … [Read more...] about D Numminen re-signs with Sabres

'Also having played for Edmonton and Washington, Grier has collected 112 goals and 267 points in 693 career games over nine seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sharks sign free agent RW Grier, C Brown

'Last season with Buffalo, he notched seven goals and 16 assists in 81 games and added three goals and five assists in 18 playoff games before the Sabres were knocked out by Carolina, which went on to win the Stanley Cup, in seven games in the Eastern Conference finals.' … [Read more...] about Grier and Brown to skate with the Sharks

'San Jose Sharks Executive Vice President and General Manager Doug Wilson announced today that the club has signed Group III unrestricted free agents center Curtis Brown and right wing Mike Grier to contracts.' … [Read more...] about Sharks Add Veterans Curtis Brown and Mike Grier to Fold

'Jay Fee told The Associated Press that the Buffalo Sabres, Grier's former team, had also expressed interest in re-signing his client, but Grier elected to go with the Sharks. The deal will pay Grier $1.775 million a season, a boost over the $1.36 million he made with Buffalo last year before becoming an unrestricted free agent on Saturday for the first time in his career.' … [Read more...] about Agent: Grier agrees to sign with Sharks