Archives for 2003

'McKee is usually among the league leaders in blocked shots and hits. The 6-foot-3 defenseman was sidelined for 21 games last season due to a knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Defenseman McKee Agrees to New Sabres Deal

'The Sabres sent Satan a proposal on Tuesday, but he rejected it. The team was expecting Satan to submit a counteroffer by today.' … [Read more...] about One down, one to go as Sabres sign McKee

'WGR Sports Radio 55 has learned that McKee will make 1.7-million this year and 2.1-million next.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres Have Their Only Rugged Defenseman In The Fold

"Well it is obviously what we wanted also. It is a good day. Anytime you can get someone like Jay back into the fold, with the help of some training camp, is good for the hockey club." … [Read more...] about Darcy Regier Discusses McKee and Satan

'"Jay has been an integral part of this organization since being drafted," said Sabres general manager Darcy Regier. "He has developed into a steady and consistent NHL defenseman."' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign defenseman McKee

'No other team in the NHL has a skill development coach. With the appointment of Jim Corsi as Buffalo's full time goaltending coach after five years as a part-timer, the Sabres are showing they want to become innovators. ''We're doing a lot of things away from the norm,'' said Ruff. ''Not only with Rick and Jim but we're also … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to build on tradition

'McKee, a first-round pick by the Sabres in the 1996 entry draft, has 10 goals and 77 points in 464 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with McKee

'McKee made $1.533 million last season, when he recorded five points in 59 games, missing a quarter of the campaign due to a knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D Jay McKee to multi-year deal

Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jay McKee on a multi-year contract. As is club policy terms of the deal are not disclosed. … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with Jay McKee on multi-year contract

'"He's a devastating hitter," coach Lindy Ruff said. "When he hits, he hits hard. "He plays a fearless game. I think you need a mix of players, and he plays on the edge. He irritates people. He's hit some people awfully hard in camp, and there's times when he's pulled up and not tried to hurt people, especially people on his own … [Read more...] about Begin visualizes a big year

'Martin won't travel on a regular basis with the team but will attend team practices here a couple of times a week, and do video study of some players. Also, he will keep tabs and offer specialized instruction to all players in the organization.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope Martin can turn players into shooting stars

Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff announced today Rick Martin, one of the franchise's all-time great players, will join the Sabres coaching staff this season as a skill development coach. In this capacity, Martin will work with various Sabres individually on offensive skills, particularly on shooting. … [Read more...] about Sabres add Rick Martin to coaching staff

'The Sabres are going their own way from others in the NHL. First Lindy Ruff hired Jim Corsi to be a full time goaltending coach. Now, they've gone into Buffalo Sabres past hiring Rick Martin to be a part time skills development coach. No team in the NHL has that kind of specialty coach. Martin is second all time on the Sabres goal scoring list with 382 goals. Martin … [Read more...] about The Sabres Are First In The NHL To Hire A Skills Coach

'''Rick's got an incredible passion for the game. I think he will be a tremendous asset to our team,'' coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres appoint Martin skill development coach

'Martin on Monday was named the Sabres' skill development coach. In the position, he will be responsible for working with players on their offensive skills, particularly shooting.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Rick Martin skill development coach