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.
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ST. LOUIS (CP) - The St. Louis Blues have avoided salary arbitration with Lee Stempniak, re-signing the 24-year-old forward to a US$7.5 million, three-year contract Wednesday.
''He's a good, young player with a lot of upside,'' Blues president John Davidson told The Canadian Press. ''It's a sensible deal for both sides.''
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I like both signings. Both young players have shown they can play well at the NHL level plus they will continue to get better.
