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'Hecht and the team agreed to terms on a one-year contract earlier this morning, avoiding an arbitration hearing which had been scheduled to take place on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Avoid Arbitration With Hecht

'The 27-year-old Hecht registered a career-high 52 points last season, despite playing in just 64 games due to a pre-season injury. The 27-year-old German broke his left arm in an exhibition game against Columbus, but returned to record 15 goals and 37 assists with an impressive plus-minus rating of +17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Hecht

'The deal represents an $800,000 raise from last year and includes a $50,000 bonus if he matches last season's career-high 52 points. An arbitration hearing had been set for Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Hecht to one-year $2.1 million deal

'"Jochen was a strong contributor to our team on the ice and in the locker room last season," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. "Statistically, he has proven that he is one of our top forwards and is part of the leadership core of players in our organization."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign LW Hecht to one-year deal

'Biron's agent Gilles Lupien told The Associated Press Thursday that he believes his client deserves a $2.7 million to $3 million contract, comparable to what other goalies of Biron's caliber and experience have received.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Biron seeks raise heading into arbitration

'Goalie Martin Biron is scheduled to plead his case Friday. Top two-way forward Jochen Hecht is on the docket for Sunday, third-leading scorer J.P. Dumont for Monday, top scorer Daniel Briere for Wednesday and defenseman Brad Brown for next Thursday. Teams can negotiate contracts with their players up until their respective hearings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' payroll likely rising

'Consequently, management's mandate this summer is to keep the team's young nucleus together, hoping that the additional maturity level of its roster will be enough to propel the team into a playoff position in the upcoming season. As a result, Buffalo GM Darcy Regier will likely spend the summer getting his in-house affairs in order, rather in becoming a big … [Read more...] about Sabres know kids are all right

'The team also had five players - forwards Norm Milley and Andrew Peters, defensemen Doug Janik and Dmitri Kalinin, and goalie Ryan Miller - fail to accept their qualifying offers by Saturday's deadline. While the Sabres retain the players' rights, the team must negotiate new contracts with them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Rory, Connolly, Noronen

'"I've been looking forward to this day for a long time," Andreychuk said. "Obviously, I was hoping it would be with the Sabres. I call Buffalo home. I have a ton of family and friends. I've been here for more than half my life. I'm happy to bring the Cup back. The way people have treated me since I've been here has just been … [Read more...] about Getting the Cup gives Andreychuk a chance to give back

'Connolly gets a ten percent bump to $1,364,275, but will make around 50-grand if he's sent to Rochester. Connolly must be paid even if there's a lockout since he missed all of last season with a concussion so he'd go down the thruway for sure then. He still would have to clear NHL waivers.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Get Three More Restricted Free Agents Under Contract

'The team also reached deals with backup goaltender Mika Noronen and defenseman Rory Fitzpatrick. Both were scheduled for salary arbitration hearings within two weeks. Connolly will make $1.36 million, 10 percent more than last year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign three players, including Connolly

'The last time he was a restricted free agent he held out, but felt the money was fair this time.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov Won't Hold Out This Time

'In 332 career NHL games (all with Buffalo), he has totaled 73 goals and notched 79 assists.' … [Read more...] about Maxim Afinogenov agrees to deal with Sabres

'Afinogenov will make $1.43 million next year, a 10 percent raise from last season. His agent, Todd Diamond, called it ``a done deal.''' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov signs one-year contract with Sabres

'Zhitnik is open to playing for the Sabres again, but he says he is seeking at least a four-year contract. He would prefer that his next contract be the last one he signs and added he's confident he could play for another six years.' … [Read more...] about Zhitnik shopping for long-term security