Golisano Interview

I spent the morning in Rochester, at the office of Sabres Owner Tom Golisano. We conducted an extensive interview with Golisano which will air in three parts, starting next Monday on News 4.
Among other things, Golisano talked about the departure of Chris Drury and Daniel Briere last summer, and he disputed reports that the Sabres and Drury had an agreement in principle in the winter of '06-'07, on a new contract extension.
"There were conversations, dollar amounts discussed," Golisano told me, "but no agreement." He thinks fans and some media have spent too much time focusing on the departure of Drury and Briere, and said the Sabres were handcuffed by the NHL salary cap.
Golisano also said he remains interested in committed to the hockey franchise, despite not making it to Buffalo for as many games this past season. He told us Sabres fans should not worry about his commitment, and denied that the Sabres are for sale.
The interview will air starting Monday April 14th on News 4, and I'm sure we'll post substantial portions of the interview on our web site next week.