Archives for July 2006

'Regier made some wise choices last summer while fans buried him for not being more active during the free-agent signing period. Give him credit for not being suckered into overspending the way several teams did. The Sabres' payroll is well within reason because they showed some restraint. But there's no getting around the fact he blew this one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' lack of long deals shortsighted

'"The middle of our hockey team, in my opinion, is very important to defend and fight for. We don't want a situation where we have four or five top players and the rest playing for minimum salary." That pretty much eliminates Buffalo from signing a top-tier free agent, or even competing in the sweepstakes with Edmonton to acquire former Norris Trophy winner … [Read more...] about Sabres remain on course with fiscal plan

'"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