Archives for February 2007

'You can love or hate Ruff, but don't mess with his players.' … [Read more...] about Ruff decides to play rough with Murray, Senators

'"I thought our guys were fearless. We went out and we were going through people, they were going through people. It turned out to be a tough hockey game at times. It turned out to be an exciting game."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 6, Buffalo 5

'"We do not think this should be the standard, and we do not think it helps our game or the league," Golisano wrote, noting the NHL had informed the Sabres that the check was legal. "There is nothing manly about hitting a player that you can't see. ... There is nothing good to come of a policy that allows exciting, skilled players to be targets for what I believe to be a … [Read more...] about Sabres owner urges NHL review policy on blows to the head

'"That's how we do it here. The fair way, the honest way. We have the best one-two punch in the league," said McGrattan, referring to teammate Chris Neil. "I think we sent our message and we won the game."' … [Read more...] about Jason Spezza’s game winner helps Senators earn revenge against Sabres with 5-6 win

'"It's a physical game and it was a clean hit," Neil said. "You don't like to see a guy get hurt, but that's half the battle."' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Lindy Ruff for sending out tough guys in brawl

'"The puck came off a guy's stick and it came off the boards in the air," Miller said. "It passed me and Henrik (Tallinder) then almost passed Heatley. I don't know who caught it, but both guys tried to tie him up. It hit something and went right out front. It was a bad break."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 6, Buffalo 5

'Ruff took exception to a questionable hit by Ottawa's Chris Neil against Buffalo star Chris Drury during the second period of the contest. Neil was not penalized for the blindside hit, which sent Drury to the ice and caused a cut to the forehead that required 20 stitches to close.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Ruff $10,000

'There were plenty of scrums throughout the game, but two escalated to all out fights as Andrew Peters went toe-to-toe with Ottawa heavyweight Brian McGratton, while Adam Mair and Chris Neil dropped the gloves as well.' … [Read more...] about Sens Hold Off Feisty Sabres 6-5

'"It was a team effort and I think that showed," said Tallinder. "Even though we lost, and it is disappointing, we still won by battling hard."' … [Read more...] about More Hype Than Fight

'With a sold-out hostile arena and a national telecast across Canada edging the local team on, Buffalo overcame a three-goal deficit to eventually knot the contest, helped by an error-prone Ottawa squad, but ultimately yielded the deciding marker on a defensive gaffe of their own.' … [Read more...] about Game # 62: Senators 6, Sabres 5

'But this game featured no brawls. With NHL Vice President Colin Campbell in attendance, both teams came out hitting hard, but playing fair.' … [Read more...] about Senators foil Sabres’ three-goal comeback attempt

Amerks' slump balloons to four games (Rochester D&C) Pogge, Marlies blank hurtin' Americans (Toronto Sun) Justin Pogge makes 15 saves for shutout as Marlies top Americans 3-0 (CP) Amerks Lose Fourth Straight (RNews.com) Marlies skate past Amerks (Amerks.com) Marlies Shutout Amerks (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m not going to say that nothing or anything's going to happen,” said goalie Martin Biron, who was ejected Thursday for fighting Ray Emery. “The thing is, when you show for a game and things like that happen, it's mostly unexpected, and it’s mostly because something happens in a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose Drury indefinitely

'Just look at the replay. The proof is in the pudding, and there is no arguing it. Neil blatantly tried to knock Drury's head off, and that is why the hit was scum.' … [Read more...] about Band of brothers

'Following is the text of an official letter that was sent by Buffalo Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman today.' … [Read more...] about Golisano Sends Letter To Bettman