June 26, 2001 - Sabres hope youth will serve them well
"A lot of people have labeled me a power forward, and that's a position that you have to grow into," he said. "I'm hoping that I can develop into a solid goal scorer, to contribute offensively and still play great defensive hockey as well." (Buffalo News - click here for the entire article).

June 25, 2001 - Sabres trade Michael Peca to the Islanders
In Pyatt, the Sabres acquired a big forward who stand 6'4" and weighs 220 pounds. He played in 78 games for the Islanders last season scoring 4 goals and 14 assists for 18 points. (Buffalo Sabres - click here for the entire article).

June 25, 2001 - Two Newest Sabres Introduced to The Buffalo Media and The Fans
General Manager Darcy Regier added that this trade "was not about rebuilding. We have a core of players, and with the addition of these two young men, we have a group that will grow together as a team". (Buffalo Sabres - click here for the entire article).

June 25, 2001 - Peca packs for Long Island - Sabres' deal ends standoff
"He's got real good speed and good size, which is needed in a left winger," Ruff said. "If he had still played junior last year or maybe in the American League, he probably would have had an excellent year. (Buffalo News - click here for the entire article).

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April 17, 2001 - Pyatt: “I Need to be Physical Every Game”
“I didn’t score as much as I’d like to but I learned a lot,” Pyatt said. “I’ll be training all summer to get stronger and quicker. The biggest things I want to improve on next year are my skating and my ability to be physical every game.” (New York Islanders - click here for the entire article).

December 27, 2000 - Islanders' Pyatt Sees NHL As Gift
"I'll take Christmas in New York, any day," the emerging Islanders rookie
said last week. (click here for the entire article).

December 18 , 2000 - Islanders vs. Hurricanes
Taylor Pyatt - his game is really coming around; besides scoring the game winner he is becoming much more aggressive with his body in the corners and along the boards, skating with with speed and power, and finding his niche in front of the net. (Long Island Experts - read the full article here)

November 30, 2000 - Islanders vs. Maple Leafs
The play of Taylor Pyatt was extremely encouraging, he used his size to fight for the puck along the board, and had a goal (almost two) and several other chances. (Long Island Experts - read the full article here)

November 10, 2000 - Pyatt's Promotion
"Taylor Pyatt is going to be a player for the New York Islanders for a long time," Goring said. "There's a fine line between winning and trying things and you have to be careful, but to me, there's no major risk in playing Taylor. Two years from now, he could be a 40 goal-scorer for us and maybe the extra time I give him now will help him get to that point quicker." (In the Crease - read the full article here)

October 11 , 2000 - Pyatts in paradise
"All the kids in my family have always worn No. 11 because they idolize
Mark Messier," said Nelson Pyatt. (SLAM! Hockey - click here for the entire article).

August 3 , 2000 - Pyatt Signs Three-Year Deal, Eyes Islanders Job in October
"Taylor showed terrific progress over the last year in the OHL" said Islanders general manager Mike Milbury during a 4:00 PM conference call with reporters. "We are very excited about his future, and the future of our team." (New York Islanders - click here for the entire article).