Archives for October 13, 2010

It might feel grimy, but it’s no coincidence that Colin Campbell suspended Hjalmarsson just long enough to see the business end of the Sabres/Hawks series on Saturday. “The Sheriff” had almost 1,600 PIM in the NHL and appreciates old school justice. If you want to say that’s sad, fine, but it’s sad but true. … [Read more...] about Two-game Suspension Sets Stage for Saturday

'"It's a tough break," left wing Jochen Hecht said. "He's one of the top players on the team, getting used in every situation, and he's a dependable player. He had a good stretch going for him before this happened, and you hate to see something like this, but that's a chance for other guys to step up."' … [Read more...] about Pominville leaves Sabres many shoes to fill

'"It'll get taken care of either with the league," Sabres right wing Patrick Kaleta said before the decision was announced, "or I think we play them Saturday, so we'll make a point that you can't be taking hits like that against one of our leaders and one of the better players on our team."' … [Read more...] about Hjalmarsson to return in time for rematch

Devils sign forward Mair (New York Post) Tonight will be homecoming for Henrik Tallinder and Adam Mair, but sentiment will be much different (Newark Star Ledger) Devils sign Adam Mair but will remain shorthanded against Sabres due to injury (Newark Star Ledger) New Jersey (0-2-1) at Buffalo (1-2-0) (AP) Devils, Sabres try to halt respective slides (NHL.com) Devils sign … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

2-game ban for Hawks' Hjalmarsson (Chicago Sun Times) Hjalmarsson suspended 2 games for hit (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Hjalmarsson Blackhawks D Hjalmarsson gets 2-game suspension (AP) Blackhawks D Hjalmarsson suspended two games by NHL (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Chicago Coverage