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Habsfan84 · July 1st, 2007, 06:30 PM

The Philadelphia Flyers made a big splash to kick off the offseason, signing centre Daniel Briere to an eight-year contract worth $52 million.
The deal will average $6.5 million a season against the salary cap, with the first year paying him $10 million - including a $5 million signing bonus.
The contract also features a no movement clause. Philadelphia beat out several teams that were interested in the unrestricted free agent, including the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens.
Briere, 29, came off a career season in which he led the Buffalo Sabres with 95 points. He added a team-leading 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in the playoffs.
Briere was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after he was awarded a one-year, $5 million contract by an arbitrator last July. He was the Sabres' highest paid player this past season, surpassing fellow co-captain Chris Drury's $3.15 million.

He earned $1.938 million in 2005-06, when he had 58 points in 48 games and added 19 points in 18 playoff games.
Briere, taken 24th overall by Phoenix in the 1996 Entry Draft, has 162 goals and 376 points in 483 career games.
Details to follow.

July 1st, 2007, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	Briere to Phillie The Philadelphia Flyers made a big splash to kick off the offseason, signing centre Daniel Briere to an eight-year contract worth $52 million. The deal will average $6.5 million a season against the salary cap, with the first year paying him $10 million - including a $5 million signing bonus. The contract also features a no movement clause. Philadelphia beat out several teams that were interested in the unrestricted free agent, including the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens. Briere, 29, came off a career season in which he led the Buffalo Sabres with 95 points. He added a team-leading 15 points (three goals, 12 assists) in the playoffs. Briere was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after he was awarded a one-year, $5 million contract by an arbitrator last July. He was the Sabres' highest paid player this past season, surpassing fellow co-captain Chris Drury's $3.15 million. He earned $1.938 million in 2005-06, when he had 58 points in 48 games and added 19 points in 18 playoff games. Briere, taken 24th overall by Phoenix in the 1996 Entry Draft, has 162 goals and 376 points in 483 career games. Details to follow.