
Daniel Briere
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Daniel Briere: Announces Retirement From NHL
Briere announced his retirement on Monday, Stephen Whyno of The Canadian Press reports.
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The former first-round pick played 17 seasons in the NHL with five different teams. The announcement doesn't come as a huge surprise, as the 37-year-old's production has declined immensely over the past three seasons. Briere had his best statistical NHL season in 2006-07 with the Sabres, racking up 95 points (32 goals, 63 assists) in 81 games. A knack for producing in the playoffs was arguably Brier's most commendable trait as a player throughout his career, as he racked up an astounding 116 points (53 goals, 63 assists) in 124 career playoff contests.
The former first-round pick played 17 seasons in the NHL with five different teams. The announcement doesn't come as a huge surprise, as the 37-year-old's production has declined immensely over the past three seasons. Briere had his best statistical NHL season in 2006-07 with the Sabres, racking up 95 points (32 goals, 63 assists) in 81 games. A knack for producing in the playoffs was arguably Brier's most commendable trait as a player throughout his career, as he racked up an astounding 116 points (53 goals, 63 assists) in 124 career playoff contests.
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A homecoming in his native province of Quebec proved to be a bust in 2013-14 for the 36-year-old Briere, as he totaled just 25 points (13 goals, 12 assists) in 69 games with the Canadiens. Constantly a target of criticism -- due mostly to his rapidly declining offensive numbers and absurd $6.5 million cap hit -- Briere will get another opportunity for a fresh start after being dealt in the offseason to the Avalanche for P.A. Parenteau and a fifth-round pick. Unfortunately, it will be tough for Briere to crack the Avs’ highly-potent top-six forward group that features stud youngsters such as Matt Duchene, Nathan MacKinnon, Ryan O’Reilly and Gabriel Landeskog. But he should be able to provide some veteran leadership and the occasional flash of offense on the team’s third or fourth line and second power-play unit. Also, his 116 points in 124 career playoff games likely were a topic of discussion for the Avs brass, as their team is built for a competitive postseason run that would (hopefully) feature Briere as an X-factor.
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Briere (foot) will play Thursday against the Jets, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.
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Briere (foot) appears unlikely to return over the Avs' final three games of the season, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
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Briere (foot) will not join the Avalanche for their three-game California trip that begins Wednesday in San Jose.
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X-rays on the foot injury Briere suffered earlier this week came back negative, Terry Frei of the Denver Post reports.
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Daniel Briere: (Foot) Sits Wednesday
Briere (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Oilers.
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