Foligno's Nose Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 SABRES AGREE TO TERMS WITH MIKE GRIER Monday, 08.10.2009 / 7:19 PM / News Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent forward Mike Grier, who previously played in Buffalo from 2004-06. Grier (1/5/1975, 6’1”, 225 lbs.) had 23 points (10+13) in 62 games for San Jose last season. He was third on the Sharks in hits with 147, and was tied for 12th in the NHL with four SH points. Grier missed 20 games with a knee injury last season, after averaging 77 games played during his first 11 NHL seasons. He has played at least 81 games in a season five times during his career. Grier played in Buffalo from 2004-06, after being acquired in a trade from Washington on March 9, 2004 in exchange for Jakub Klepis. Grier posted 32 points in 95 regular season games with the Sabres, and added eight points (3+5) in 18 games during Buffalo’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2006. A native of Detroit, MI, the 34-year-old Grier has 345 points (147+198) in 914 career games with Edmonton, Washington, Buffalo and San Jose. He also has 25 points (12+13) in 88 career playoff games. Grier was originally drafted by St. Louis (219th overall) in the 1993 Entry Draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SabresFan526 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Wow!!! I saw this on the WGR page, too. Link for that: http://www.wgr550.com/Grier-Back-in-Buffalo/4976980 Absolutely great signing by Darcy. There are way too many forwards, so there is clearly a trade in the works somewhere, but I absolutely love this signing. Tough guy, who plays really well in the defensive zone and an excellent PKer. Who do I need to convince on this board? We all love him here. This is a signing I can really get excited about for Buffalo this offseason. Not great, but I like it, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_Dudley Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Well, I consider this a good thing, another signing to address the forward toughness concern we all have. I still would like to see a vetran center / FO specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 SABRES AGREE TO TERMS WITH MIKE GRIER Monday, 08.10.2009 / 7:19 PM / News Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with unrestricted free agent forward Mike Grier, who previously played in Buffalo from 2004-06. Grier (1/5/1975, 6’1”, 225 lbs.) had 23 points (10+13) in 62 games for San Jose last season. He was third on the Sharks in hits with 147, and was tied for 12th in the NHL with four SH points. Grier missed 20 games with a knee injury last season, after averaging 77 games played during his first 11 NHL seasons. He has played at least 81 games in a season five times during his career. Grier played in Buffalo from 2004-06, after being acquired in a trade from Washington on March 9, 2004 in exchange for Jakub Klepis. Grier posted 32 points in 95 regular season games with the Sabres, and added eight points (3+5) in 18 games during Buffalo’s run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2006. A native of Detroit, MI, the 34-year-old Grier has 345 points (147+198) in 914 career games with Edmonton, Washington, Buffalo and San Jose. He also has 25 points (12+13) in 88 career playoff games. Grier was originally drafted by St. Louis (219th overall) in the 1993 Entry Draft. This is a good signing and has to mean that a trade is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimiVbaby Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I'm very suprised by this. Does this mean the Sabres are doing what it takes to win according to Grier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 I am overjoyed at this signing. Fear the Grier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted's Hot Dogs Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Per wgr550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Color me surprised! Grier? GTFO! Of all people. Okay, so it's pretty clear there is definitely some trading and dumping yet to take place, the roster is too large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VansTheMans Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Haha, this is awesome. Great pickup by Darcy. I tip my hat to him on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 my next move if i were GM: hecht & stafford to NYR for chris drury. *takes another hit* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VansTheMans Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Couple of sources are saying the Panthers are talking to Buffalo about Stafford...Horton's name was brought up in the trade. Now that'd be a good trade. Horton would solidify our depth down the middle, and also increase our size at the center position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted's Hot Dogs Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 my next move if i were GM: hecht & stafford to NYR for chris drury. *takes another hit* hecht and stafford for a younger briere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Couple of sources are saying the Panthers are talking to Buffalo about Stafford...Horton's name was brought up in the trade. Now that'd be a good trade. Horton would solidify our depth down the middle, and also increase our size at the center position. Haven't seen Horton play outside of the few times he's played against Buffalo, but (and feel free to call me Darcy Regier) I believe we could get better return for Stafford, especially if packaged with Hecht or even MacArthur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROC Sabres Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Couple of sources are saying the Panthers are talking to Buffalo about Stafford...Horton's name was brought up in the trade. Now that'd be a good trade. Horton would solidify our depth down the middle, and also increase our size at the center position. I think this will force Stafford to either settle for less or for the sabres to ship him out. Would hate to see him go but getting horton up the middle would definitely be worth more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 is it slightly sad that this is so exciting to us? is this the best acquisition in the last two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 My jaw hit the table when I read that Grier was coming back. Does this mean Drury is next? PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanek Nation Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 love the signing, but who is on the move? stafford? also don't expect a better return for staff than a guy like horton. 3rd overall draft pick in 02 i believe and before this past season put up 60+ points 2 years in a row. Yeah, 4 mil is a bit steep but he still has a chance to live up to his high draft status in my opinion. problem with horton is that he is under contract for 4 more years, so if that doesn't happen next season don't expect any team to take on his salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Couple of sources are saying the Panthers are talking to Buffalo about Stafford...Horton's name was brought up in the trade. Now that'd be a good trade. Horton would solidify our depth down the middle, and also increase our size at the center position. Horton is as much of a center as Hecht is. He only played there because Florida is worst down the middle then Buffalo. His face off percentage was 42%. He is a true right wing. That being said, I'd love for Buffalo to acquire him to play RW on the top line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm very suprised by this. Does this mean the Sabres are doing what it takes to win according to Grier? You know, this was the first thing I thought, too. I like him as a player, always have, and he is what they need. But I have to admit I am a little annoyed (bad choice of words, but it's the closest I can come right now) he was SO vocal about the "commitment to winning" stuff and fed the reputation that it was a bad organ-eye-zation to play for ... and now he comes back ... why exactly? I am curious. Not trying to rip the guy ... yet ... just very interested what he will say. Because everyone else on the planet seems to think nothing has changed ... so does he know something we don't (it's possible) or is he just going to the team that offered the most money? It's not exactly a players' market out there for guys like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 You know, this was the first thing I thought, too. I like him as a player, always have, and he is what they need. But I have to admit I am a little annoyed (bad choice of words, but it's the closest I can come right now) he was SO vocal about the "commitment to winning" stuff and fed the reputation that it was a bad organ-eye-zation to play for ... and now he comes back ... why exactly? I am curious. Not trying to rip the guy ... yet ... just very interested what he will say. Because everyone else on the planet seems to think nothing has changed ... so does he know something we don't (it's possible) or is he just going to the team that offered the most money? It's not exactly a players' market out there for guys like him. Could be a little of both. Maybe he was offered decent money, and DR and perhaps LR whispered some sweet-nothings in his ear about how they've adopted some new "commitment to winning". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 You know, this was the first thing I thought, too. I like him as a player, always have, and he is what they need. But I have to admit I am a little annoyed (bad choice of words, but it's the closest I can come right now) he was SO vocal about the "commitment to winning" stuff and fed the reputation that it was a bad organ-eye-zation to play for ... and now he comes back ... why exactly? I am curious. Not trying to rip the guy ... yet ... just very interested what he will say. Because everyone else on the planet seems to think nothing has changed ... so does he know something we don't (it's possible) or is he just going to the team that offered the most money? It's not exactly a players' market out there for guys like him. I doubt "most money." I would guess "any money" would be more accurate. I'm glad to see him back with the Sabres. I just don't know what kind of difference maker he can be at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawerchuk Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 Couple of sources are saying the Panthers are talking to Buffalo about Stafford...Horton's name was brought up in the trade. Now that'd be a good trade. Horton would solidify our depth down the middle, and also increase our size at the center position. I would absolutely pull the trigger for Horton sacrificing Stafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox11 Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I never thought a Grier signing would have such a positive outburst from all of the critics .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I never thought a Grier signing would have such a positive outburst from all of the critics .... I think it's boosted by some of the things this signing implies, as in impending trades. It's a good signing of a physical forward with top line talent, and it should theoretically mean more action is coming. That promise alone is good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 11, 2009 Report Share Posted August 11, 2009 I think it's boosted by some of the things this signing implies, as in impending trades. It's a good signing of a physical forward with top line talent, and it should theoretically mean more action is coming. That promise alone is good enough for me. Not to mention veteran leadership and accountability in the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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