So, the Sabres have a new player. Here’s what you might want to know:

Craig Rivet
Defense
6′2″/210
Shoots: Right
Born: September 13, 1974 / North Bay, Ontario
Drafted: Montreal’s 3rd rd pick, 68th overall in 1992
NHL Seasons: 13
Former Teams: Montreal, San Jose
Contract: $3.5M per year, expires 2011

3RD MAN IN – 3 BIG POINTS

• Scored his first NHL goal against Eric Fichaud, then of the New York Islanders.
• Real first name is Anthony.
• Played on Team Canada in the 2003 World Championships, winning a gold medal with then-Sabres Daniel Briere and Martin Biron.

Also, it’s nice to know he doesn’t fuck around, either: