Berard inks one-year deal with Islanders

Habsfan84 · 10-09-2007, 03:51 PM

Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Islanders announced Tuesday that they have signed veteran forward Bryan Berard to a one-year deal after the 30-year old earned a spot following an invite to training camp.
Berard, who captured the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie in 1996-97 with the Isles, played the last two years with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Last season, he played in just 11 games due to surgery to repair a herniated disc.
"I came to camp determined to prove to the Islanders I belonged in the NHL and I'm very appreciative of Garth Snow and Ted Nolan for giving me the chance," said Berard. "The guys have already shown this season what kind of character this team has and how strong a team we are. My goal is to do everything I can to make us better."
In 565 career NHL games with the Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and Blue Jackets, the well-traveled Berard has 71 goals and 230 assists.
Berard, a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was originally selected first overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1995 NHL Draft and was shipped to the Islanders in 1996.

Boonader93 · 10-10-2007, 04:47 PM

Grrr I Wanted Him To Sigh With Red Wings

But Any Ways Good Sigh By Islanders!!!

Any One Know How Much They Sighed Him For?

Habsfan84 · 10-11-2007, 03:38 PM

He is not that good of a defenseman anymore. I would rather go after a Dany Markov instead.

Not sure of the amount.

10-09-2007, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	Berard inks one-year deal with Islanders Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Islanders announced Tuesday that they have signed veteran forward Bryan Berard to a one-year deal after the 30-year old earned a spot following an invite to training camp. Berard, who captured the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie in 1996-97 with the Isles, played the last two years with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Last season, he played in just 11 games due to surgery to repair a herniated disc. "I came to camp determined to prove to the Islanders I belonged in the NHL and I'm very appreciative of Garth Snow and Ted Nolan for giving me the chance," said Berard. "The guys have already shown this season what kind of character this team has and how strong a team we are. My goal is to do everything I can to make us better." In 565 career NHL games with the Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and Blue Jackets, the well-traveled Berard has 71 goals and 230 assists. Berard, a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, was originally selected first overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1995 NHL Draft and was shipped to the Islanders in 1996. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

10-10-2007, 04:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boonader93 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Stockholm,Sweden Posts: 715	Grrr I Wanted Him To Sigh With Red Wings But Any Ways Good Sigh By Islanders!!! Any One Know How Much They Sighed Him For? __________________ 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!!!!

10-11-2007, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,582	He is not that good of a defenseman anymore. I would rather go after a Dany Markov instead. Not sure of the amount. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum