Archives for 2006

'"I never asked for a number from anybody, even Buffalo," McKee said Saturday night. "I just wanted to sit back and see where the marketplace took it. One of the most awkward things is trying to value yourself. So I had no idea. I had an assumption that there was going to be teams out there that would do $3 million, possibly some at $3.5 [million]. But $4.0 … [Read more...] about McKee jumps to St. Louis

'“The organization is excited to add a quality defenseman and excellent leader in Jay McKee,” said Davidson. “He was very instrumental in Buffalo’s playoff run last season and excited that he has agreed to be part of the St. Louis Blues.”' … [Read more...] about Blues Sign Free Agent Defenseman Jay McKee

'"The organization is excited to add a quality defenseman and excellent leader in Jay McKee," said Blues President John Davidson. "He was very instrumental in Buffalo's playoff run last season and excited that he has agreed to be part of the St. Louis Blues."' … [Read more...] about Blues ink McKee; re-sign Drake

'McKee's agent Pat Morris told The Associated Press that the overall terms of the deal were far superior to the contract the Buffalo Sabres, his client's former team, offered before allowing McKee to become an unrestricted free agent.' … [Read more...] about D McKee signs 4-year deal with Blues

'McKee said he was impressed with the new direction of the Blues under Davidson. "I have all the respect in the world for JD," McKee said. "He's a huge addition to the organization, a huge factor in my decision to come there."' … [Read more...] about Blues add McKee, re-sign captain Drake

'"There's a risk in all situations, but they've earned the right to become unrestricted and the right to test the marketplace," Regier said. "Our plan is to go into free agency and we will talk to players in the event we aren't able to sign some of our current players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres down defensemen as NHL free agency opens

'The salary cap floor is rising to $28 million and the ceiling will be $44 million. The Sabres don't want to be at the bottom of the spectrum because it negatively affects their status in revenue sharing, so they may have to spend about $5 million more than last season just to keep ahead of the cellar-dwellers.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s shopping spree begins today

'Playing in the rain-shortened 17th annual Ontario Charities Classic at CenterPointe Country Club, Ruff hit his tee shots right-handed, then reached into his bag for his left-handed clubs for chip shots and putts. His unusual playing style was the talk of the tournament, though it's nothing new for the 46-year-old who just last week received the Jack Adams Award as the … [Read more...] about ‘Not so lucky’ Lindy at OCC

'The new rendition looks a lot like the St. Louis Rams logo from the National Football League, except it's a buffalo instead of a ram.' … [Read more...] about Sabres New Look?

'The main issue does not appear to be money, but length of contract. McKee says he's looking for a 4-5 year deal. He says the Sabres are unwilling to offer anything more than three years.' … [Read more...] about McKee ‘not optimistic’ about a return to Buffalo

'"We expect they're strongly interested in getting something done, and Ryan's a team guy," agent Mike Liut said Thursday from his office in Birmingham, Mich. "Something will be worked out."' … [Read more...] about Agent sees smooth path for Miller

'McKee's a warrior who warrants a substantial increase from the Sabres, but it has to come within the small-market context. Regier should meet McKee halfway between his current salary ($1.6 million) and the speculated market price. Then it would be up to McKee to decide whether he wants to stay.' … [Read more...] about Overpaying for McKee not worth it

'The primary logo, however, will be completely different from the original. It will feature the head and hunched upper half of a charging buffalo rather than a full buffalo perched above two crossed swords. The secondary insignia - a capital B pierced by a sword - is the same as the Sabres' current third jersey, but the letter is gold instead of red.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preparing new logo in shades of blue and gold

'McKee also will head for free agency after turning down a multi-year offer from the Buffalo Sabres believed to be worth just slightly more than $2 million per season. "I'm very disappointed with Buffalo," McKee, 28, said in a phone interview. "I understand they might want to stay within a budget, but you also want to feel appreciated for all the years of service you put in … [Read more...] about McKee, Arnott on Leafs’ radar

'Picking 24th overall, the Buffalo Sabres entered the 2006 draft with their lowest first-round pick in team history. The Sabres had a total of six picks at their disposal, and looked to address needs both in net and on the blue line. At the end of the day, they met their goal by coming away with three rearguards, two centers, and a goaltender who will be vying for the … [Read more...] about Sabres 2006 draft review