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Papaduke
July 21st, 2005, 4:14:07 PM
Announcement on TSN.ca & NHL.com
The REAL Sabres
July 21st, 2005, 4:17:16 PM
First question from WGR about the Sabres!! :rofl:
Papaduke
July 21st, 2005, 4:21:37 PM
Wow 87-88% of player approval
The REAL Sabres
July 21st, 2005, 4:25:42 PM
Dennis Williams now.
The REAL Sabres
July 21st, 2005, 4:37:15 PM
Ooh, nice question from Timmy Graham!!
matthew94
July 21st, 2005, 4:50:36 PM
Almost 90% of the players voted yes on the new CBA

Highlights of the press conference
- Smaller markets will be able to compete
- Bob & Gary both expect to keep their jobs
- PA adjusted as time went on
- There really wasn't a deal in February
- Escrow is not a set % or definitely used
- It's unlikely a deal could have come sooner
- Numbers based on $1.7 Billion projected revenue
- Future of the game looks bright
- Board expected to approve tomorrow
- NHL Press conference in NY tomorrow
- Draft Lottery after tomorrows PC
- Draft in Ottawa, somewhat rushed
matthew94
July 21st, 2005, 4:55:52 PM
Were there 4 or 5 questions from BUFFALO?

I think Buffalo asked 25% of them
Papaduke
July 21st, 2005, 6:38:42 PM
- Draft in Ottawa, somewhat rushed
Not really they actually had an extra month and a half and could focus more resources scouting this class. Basically if they do not have in mind a good list of who they want they will need to fire their scouts.
matthew94
July 21st, 2005, 6:41:26 PM
Bettman was referring to the organization of the draft from a league standpoint