Archives for July 2, 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