hockeytown9321
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http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/sabresnhl/story/85035.html
Among the highlights:
Buffalo's owner feels they're in an unhealthy situation because spending to the cap would require a 2nd round appearance to not lose money.
Buffalo will not be able to afford both Drury and Briere, and maybe others.
Managing partner Larry Quinn expressed concern over the long term viability of the franchise if Tom Golisano took his 1.7B and went home.
Ticket prices will probably increase next year.
Perhaps this is a good time to revisit Gary Bettman's chat with fans on October 13, 2004:
"A partnership will ensure 30 healthy and competitive franchises with affordable ticket prices. This is a goal that we will not abandon."
http://www.nhl.com/fancentral/livechat/transcripts/bettman101304.html
Among the highlights:
Buffalo's owner feels they're in an unhealthy situation because spending to the cap would require a 2nd round appearance to not lose money.
Buffalo will not be able to afford both Drury and Briere, and maybe others.
Managing partner Larry Quinn expressed concern over the long term viability of the franchise if Tom Golisano took his 1.7B and went home.
Ticket prices will probably increase next year.
Perhaps this is a good time to revisit Gary Bettman's chat with fans on October 13, 2004:
"A partnership will ensure 30 healthy and competitive franchises with affordable ticket prices. This is a goal that we will not abandon."
http://www.nhl.com/fancentral/livechat/transcripts/bettman101304.html