Archives for September 2005

'"There will be a bit of an edge," Biron said. "It's going to be more competitive, more intense, a higher pace, more productive. Everybody is battling for a roster spot or a better position than before. Guys have developed in the way you knew they would and are ready to step in. You'll have guys working hard, and I think the guys welcome … [Read more...] about Sabres are back in business

'"My frame of mind is I'm a Buffalo Sabre," McKee said. "I'm here, and I'm more than happy and excited for camp to start. Now I can concentrate on my main goal of helping this team get into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about McKee remains a Sabre

'"The biggest thrill for me was the '99 Stanley Cup finals," Patrick said, referring to his first season in Buffalo. "Also the biggest disappointment to lose."' … [Read more...] about Game over for Patrick

"Buffalo's longest tenured player, McKee was the Sabres first round choice (14th overall) in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defenseman Jay McKee signs one-year contract

'The Buffalo Sabres, in conjunction with WGR Sports Radio 550, announced today that fans will be able to purchase tickets at the special price of $5.50 for the Sabres pre-season home games at HSBC Arena on Saturday, September 17 against the Washington Capitals, and Wednesday, September 28 versus the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Announce Ticket Offer For Pre-season Games

'Darcy Regier said on Thursday that McKee still fits in the Sabres team, but he must prove he can get through a season without being hurt.' … [Read more...] about McKee In The Fold

'McKee will earn $1.6 million this season before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2006.' … [Read more...] about McKee accepts Sabres qualifying offer

'Drafted 14th overall in 1995, McKee is the longest-tenured current Sabre, having made his debut in 1995-96. In 507 career games, he has 12 goals, 70 assists and 413 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign D McKee

'"We're very glad to have Jay under contract," said general manager Darcy Regier. He's been a valuable contributor to this team for the last eight years. We can now begin training camp on Monday knowing that we have all of our players under contract."' … [Read more...] about McKee signs with Sabres

'TSN has learned that the Buffalo Sabres and restricted free agent defenceman Jay McKee have agreed to a one-year, $1.6-million contract for the upcoming season.' … [Read more...] about McKee signs

'"If you start thinking about retirement, then it's time to retire," Patrick said. "I had never let those thoughts creep in before. But this time they were there, and since my mind was starting to lean that way I figured it was time."' … [Read more...] about Patrick retires after 21 seasons

'Is Rangers' all-time, third-leading scoring defenseman, behind Brian Leetch and Ron Greschner.' … [Read more...] about The Patrick Portrait

'Patrick spent his final six seasons in Buffalo. "When I first came, I thought I was here for one year," Patrick said. "It's been a great ride the whole time."' … [Read more...] about Player to coach

'"If the Sabres are not interested in doing a 3- or 4-year term deal, I am more than prepared for camp," McKee said. "And if a deal is out of reach, I have no problems signing my (qualifying offer) and hitting the unrestricted free agent market next summer."' … [Read more...] about McKee's future uncertain with Sabres

'Originally selected by the New York Rangers ninth overall in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft, Patrick recorded 149 goals and 490 assists in 1,280 career games. He also notched six goals and 32 assists in 117 career playoff games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Patrick retires