'Pyatt earned $989,720 US last year on the Sabres fourth line and was deemed a luxury the financially-strapped team couldn't afford.'
Archives for July 16, 2006
Jay walking keeps Sabres off one-way street
'You can buy a great meal in an upscale Buffalo-area restaurant for two-thirds what it would cost in Boston or New York; or park your car, enjoy a night on the town or rent an apartment, do a myriad of things for a fraction of what it would cost in a big market. What you can't do is re-sign a $4 million defenseman.'
Luce is out, but is he coming to Tonawanda?
‘Lips are tight on why Luce won’t be back, but what’s bad for Buffalo might be good for the Tonawandas. Word has it Luce is a key player in the group that’s trying to pursue an Ontario Hockey League franchise. With his knowledge of the junior game and the escalating price to get into the league, he’d be a great candidate. He’s obviously got insight into the talent pool and his name in the area would give him credibility with investors.’