Archives for February 2007

'The fans, of course, loved it. So did the television announcer, who seemed almost giddy about the prospect that someone might forget going for another Molson's and could actually be watching. "Is there anything better than a good goaltending fight?" he asked.' … [Read more...] about NHL needs a few good fights to draw fans again

'The ugly incident occurred on Thursday, and the fine was handed down by the league's director of hockey operations Colin Campbell just hours before the teams square off again on Saturday night. Campbell is expected to be in attendance.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres coach Ruff fined for brawl with Senators

'In the current climate in the NHL, Neil knew he would likely get away with his hit on Drury. For all its statements of concern, the league has done next to nothing to rub the head hunting play out of the game. In some ways, it seems to embrace it. Should the extended instigator rule take place, other teams will respond the way the Sabres did and there will be more nights like … [Read more...] about Time for NHL to lead

'The old saying is ... "Those that live by the sword, die by the sword."' … [Read more...] about Will Sabres extract Frontier Justice in Ottawa?

'The teams fought Thursday night, and the fine was announced hours before the teams were to play a rematch in Ottawa on Sunday night. NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell was expected to attend.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach $10,000

'The teams fought Thursday night, and the fine was announced hours before the teams were to play a rematch in Ottawa on Sunday night. NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell was expected to attend.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach $10,000

'Afterward, Ruff admitted to telling his players to: "Go out and run 'em."' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Lindy Ruff for his sending out tough guys in brawl

'Oh, the good ole days.' … [Read more...] about Bell set to ring again for bitter rivals

'The Sabres and their division-rival Ottawa Senators engaged in one of the most riotous hockey nights in Buffalo history Thursday. The game/melee featured three player ejections, eight fighting infractions and 21 players getting a penalty of some sort. The action was highlight fodder Friday for ESPN, Canada's sports networks and the syndicated Jim Rome radio show.' … [Read more...] about HSBC mega-brawl sets NHL abuzz

'"If you watch the replay, you can understand why I thought it was a blatant elbow," Ruff said. "When he goes through the hit, his elbow is shoulder high. There's force coming from swinging your arm or whatever it is. It was at least a second and a half late. He can see the back of Chris' jersey, but he can't see the front."' … [Read more...] about Ruff still steaming over Neil’s hit on Drury

'Five of the Sabres' last seven games have gone into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Senators

'Asked what he thought might happen, all Murray said was, "It'll be a hockey game."' … [Read more...] about Drury is out indefinitely as Sabres, Senators fume

'Rochester has to recognize that the odds of finding a better affiliate or co-affiliate than Buffalo are remote.' … [Read more...] about Amerks and Sabres should avoid divorce

'“It’s been a gutsy effort night in, night out,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa rematch offers plenty of twists

'With many of the injuries expected to last until near the end of the regular season, the Sabres have received an unexpected mid-season energy boost due to all of the prospects coming up to the big leagues. If Buffalo plays its cards right, it will have a chance to evaluate its prospects in meaningful games, something most other NHL clubs don't have a chance to do right now.' … [Read more...] about Call-ups showing their value