Tyler Myers negotiations were quick
Tyler Myers - D - Buffalo Sabres
Sept. 16, 2011 - 10:10 AM ET
Tyler Myers' agent and the Buffalo Sabres managed to negotiate the young defenseman's seven-year/$38.5 million in less than two weeks.
Myers was very open to the idea of committing to a long-term contract with the Sabres. The deal is significantly frontloaded, so that Myers will make $12 million in the first season of this contract, 2012-13, but the cap hit is $5.5 million. The Sabres are taking a bit of a risk here, given that Myers struggled in his sophomore campaign, but they're counting on him to bounce back and build on his successful rookie season. We wouldn't be surprised if Myers reaches the 50-point milestone a few times during the life of his new contract.
Source: Buffalo News
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