'“It’s special,” McKee said Tuesday. “I was very fortunate to grow not only as a player but as a person here in this town. To come back and play here is going to be a pretty neat feeling. The fans were great, stuck behind me over the 10 years I was here, and that doesn’t always happen with players. I felt very fortunate for that.”' … [Read more...] about Emotions? McKee can’t block them
Archives for November 28, 2007
Short-handed unit making big strides
'The Sabres have killed 33 of 37 penalties in the past 10 games, a mark of 89.2 percent. It has lifted them to seventh in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Short-handed unit making big strides
Golisano says Amerks-Sabres split is likely
'"To have this fall apart hurts me," he said. "It bothers me quite a bit."' … [Read more...] about Golisano says Amerks-Sabres split is likely
The Rayzor’s edge
'“What I enjoyed most about the book is how he talks about all the different players that he played with over the years,” said Dan Milligan of Fredonia. “He never pulled any punches. He told you exactly what he thought of the players. Phil Housley was one of the most selfish players he’d ever seen, same with (Dominik) Hasek. It was a very enjoyable book. … [Read more...] about The Rayzor’s edge
McKee to face his ex-teammates tonight
'"I had the opportunity to play my first game there at 18 years old -- and that organization gave me an opportunity to become the player I am and person I am," said McKee, taken 14th overall by the Sabres in 1995. "I certainly owe a lot to them for that."' … [Read more...] about McKee to face his ex-teammates tonight
Wednesday's St. Louis Coverage
McKee to face his ex-teammates tonight (Belleville News Democrat) Sabres seeking first home win vs. Blues in 12 years (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s St. Louis Coverage
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Sabres/Amerks Breakup Possible (RNews.com) Golisano: Sabres Amerks affiliation going to falll apart (WHEC-TV) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage