BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres are negotiating with Jaroslav
Spacek in an attempt to re-sign the veteran defenceman before he's
eligible to become a free agent next week.
General manager Darcy Regier said he's made Spacek an offer and
plans to have further discussions with the player's agent, Stephen
Freyer, before the start of free agency on July 1.
Freyer said his client is interested in staying in Buffalo, but
said it's too early to predict what will happen. Spacek led Sabres
defencemen with eight goals and 45 points last season, his third
with the team.
Regier said the Sabres have made a qualifying offer to Marek
Zagrapan to retain the NHL rights to the prospect forward who has
signed a contract to play in Russia next season