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'Jillson will make $1,127,500...Tallinder will make around $708,000.' … [Read more...] about Jillson And Tallinder Agree To Terms

'Pyatt and defensemen Jeff Jillson and Henrik Tallinder accepted one-year qualifying offers, while defenseman Brian Campbell agreed to a one-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign four, including LW Pyatt

'Pyatt gets a ten percent raise and will make $1,240,250. That's a lot of money for a guy that could start the season on the fourth line.' … [Read more...] about Two More Sabres Reportedly Agree To Offers

'University of Minnesota junior Thomas Vanek left Saturday for his homeland of Austria for three weeks still seeking what he considers a fair offer from the Buffalo Sabres. That would be a signing bonus in the $1 million range.' … [Read more...] about None classier than Molitor

'The 29-year-old Grier (6-1, 220), appeared in 14 games with Buffalo in 2003-04 recording one goal, 8 assists and a +10 plus/minus rating. His totals for last season were a combined 82 games with nine goals, 20 assists, and 29 points. He made his NHL debut against Buffalo on October 4, 1996, while with the Edmonton Oilers.' … [Read more...] about Grier Accepts Qualifying Offer

'Grier, who earned $1.6 million last season, is an eight-year veteran and former two-time 20-goal scorer. He had a total of nine goals and 20 assists in 82 games last season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres' Grier accepts qualifying offer

'"Mike provided our team with tremendous leadership after acquiring him late last season," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "He supplied us with a physical presence and veteran leadership that will help our young team develop, and we look forward to having him for a full season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration with RW Grier

'The bruising forward posted eight goals and 12 assists in 67 games for the Washington Capitals last season. He was dealt to Buffalo for prospect forward Jakub Klepis.' … [Read more...] about Grier accepts Sabres' offer

'Grier will make $1,795,200 next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get Big Winger Back

Here's a pop quiz: Which NHL team had one of the best records in the second half last season? Here's a hint, not too long ago they had a second home in bankruptcy court.' … [Read more...] about Can Sabres find the right mix?

I have them, I just don’t notice them. I think I probably tape my socks the same way or put on one skate before the other, but I don’t think I have to do it before every game. That’s just the way I do it. It is more of a routine than a ritual. … [Read more...] about In the Locker Room with… Daniel Briere

'The union employs about 125 people per Sabres game or concert. That includes 16 ticket takers, 100 ushers and nine doormen. "The big thing is there were no job cuts and that was something that was extremely important to us," said Pat Fitzgerald, Local 200 president.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, ticket takers usher in 6-year contract

'Hearings are scheduled for Aug. 1-15.' … [Read more...] about Briere, Biron, six other Sabres file for arbitration

'Everybody tried on the new pads and none of them liked them. Biron said, "After we put the pads on we found out they are not safe at all." He added, "you could tell that if you were looking straight on at the shooter, you'd have part of your leg exposed on either side. As a goalie, I'm excited they aren't going to change anything." Biron … [Read more...] about Biron And Other NHL Goalies Meet In Toronto

'I would expect Campbell, Fitzpatrick and Noronen to come to terms before thier hearings. I don't see what they'll gain from their qualifying offers which would've given them a 10-percent raise. Those offers are now off the table.' … [Read more...] about Eight Sabres File For Salary Arbitration