Sabres sign Roy to six-year deal

Habsfan84 · July 31st, 2007, 06:37 AM

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Derek Roy avoided salary arbitration Friday by agreeing to a US$24-million, six-year, contract with the Buffalo Sabres.

It's a hefty deal for a third-line centre coming off a career season in which he finished fifth on the Sabres with 63 points (21-42) in 75 games. He was also a plus-37, fifth-best among all NHL skaters.

The deal will pay him $4 million on average per season, a significant raise for Roy, who made $627,000 last year.

''Derek is a solid young player who will only continue to improve,'' general manager Darcy Regier said in a statement. ''He will play an increased role for our club, and we look forward to having such a quality player in our organization for many years to come.''

The deal was announced shortly before Roy was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing in Toronto.

Boonader93 · July 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM

I Already Put A Theard Up Saying That!!!

Boonader93 · July 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM

But Anyways Good Deal For Buffalo!!!

Boonader93 · July 31st, 2007, 11:18 PM

Dude What The Hell Is Your Problem Your The Retarded One Puting Crap Out There Thats Wrong!!!

Habsfan84 · August 1st, 2007, 07:01 AM

Thanks Boonader93. Didnt see your post. Sorry.

Relax Crunchfan19. Its really to bad the Crunch suck.

Boonader93 · August 1st, 2007, 05:21 PM

Dude Shut The Hell Up Man No One Likes You!!!!

And Sabres Are Not That Good And Pleez They Will Blow This Year!!!

July 31st, 2007, 06:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,601	Sabres sign Roy to six-year deal BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Derek Roy avoided salary arbitration Friday by agreeing to a US$24-million, six-year, contract with the Buffalo Sabres. It's a hefty deal for a third-line centre coming off a career season in which he finished fifth on the Sabres with 63 points (21-42) in 75 games. He was also a plus-37, fifth-best among all NHL skaters. The deal will pay him $4 million on average per season, a significant raise for Roy, who made $627,000 last year. ''Derek is a solid young player who will only continue to improve,'' general manager Darcy Regier said in a statement. ''He will play an increased role for our club, and we look forward to having such a quality player in our organization for many years to come.'' The deal was announced shortly before Roy was scheduled to have an arbitration hearing in Toronto. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

July 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	I Already Put A Theard Up Saying That!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

July 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	But Anyways Good Deal For Buffalo!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

July 31st, 2007, 11:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	Dude What The Hell Is Your Problem Your The Retarded One Puting Crap Out There Thats Wrong!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!

August 1st, 2007, 07:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,601	Thanks Boonader93. Didnt see your post. Sorry. Relax Crunchfan19. Its really to bad the Crunch suck. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum Last edited by Habsfan84; August 1st, 2007 at 07:10 AM.

August 1st, 2007, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 719	Dude Shut The Hell Up Man No One Likes You!!!! And Sabres Are Not That Good And Pleez They Will Blow This Year!!! __________________ Pavel Datsyuk Is The Best Hockey Player Is The Whole World. Hes The Best One To Step On The Ice. GO RED WINGS 2007-2008 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!!!!