June 13, 2008 - 12:42 PM
Patrick Kane is basking in the glow of being named NHL Rookie of the Year. According to John Vogl's story in Friday's Buffalo News, Kane had 33 text messages congratulating the pride of South Buffalo between the time he made his acceptance speech and when he returned to the interview room.
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John Vogl has been covering the Sabres since 2002-03, an era that has included playoff runs, last-place finishes and three ownership changes. The award-winning writer is the Buffalo chapter chairman for the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association.
@BuffNewsVogl | jvogl@buffnews.com
Mike Harrington, a Canisius College graduate who began his career as a News reporter in 1987, is in his sixth season covering the Buffalo Sabres. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and can vouch that exposed flesh freezes instantly when walking in downtown Winnipeg in January.
