Archives for October 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

They had all the momentum, and were primed to put the defending champs away, but instead of playing Chicago tight, Buffalo decided it was time to start a game of “pond hockey.” That’s a big mistake against when facing a team with talent the likes of Toews, Hossa, Kane, Keith, and Seabrook. Someone needs to stand up and take control of the reins here, because … [Read more...] about Panic Button Time?

'Sabres goalie Ryan Miller is urging the NHL to “wake up” and severely punish Chicago defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for his blind-side hit that knocked out Buffalo forward Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Miller urges NHL to act on hit on teammate

'"Everything happened so fast, but I thought it was a hit shoulder-to-shoulder," Hjalmarsson said. "My intention, obviously, wasn't to hurt him. Our doctor said he was up and walking, so that was a big relief. It's never fun to see a guy lying on the ice like that. It's good to know he's up walking."' … [Read more...] about Sabres blindsided by Hawks

'"There are so many things that are weird to you whether it's getting a call from Obama or people recognizing you on the street, all those things," Kane said. "It's the perk of who you are and the sport you play. But deep down, if you ask my family and friends, I don't think I've changed. I'm still a kid at heart. I'm out there, a kid playing hockey."' … [Read more...] about Kane learns how to deal with his fame

'"We wanted to come out strong and I thought we really had our legs moving right off the bat," Rivet said. "We got two quick goals [in the first 2:43] but they're a team that didn't let down. They kept pushing, kept working hard. Both teams had chances to score and they seemed to bury theirs."' … [Read more...] about Early momentum can’t be sustained

Blackhawks in the win column (Chicago Tribune) Hjalmarsson may get hit with suspension (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Hawks overcome Hjalmarsson's ejection to win (Chicago Sun Times) Crawford's late saves preserve first victory (Chicago Sun Times) After missing home opener, Sharp returns a winner (Chicago Sun Times) Hawks recap (Chicago Sun … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Chicago Coverage

'Crawford helped preserve the win with a sparkling left pad save on Buffalo forward Mike Grier’s attempt from the slot with just over 3 minutes to go, and the Blackhawks allowed just one shot during a Sabres power play that began with 2:28 to go and with Miller off for an extra attacker for the majority of the advantage.' … [Read more...] about Hossa scores twice in Blackhawks win over Buffalo

'Hossa netted his second of the contest 3:36 into the third when he fired a wrister past Miller on the glove side for a 4-2 game. However, Connolly answered less than two minutes later by jamming a loose put home from in close on the left side of the net.' … [Read more...] about Chicago 4, Buffalo 3

'For 15 minutes Pominville didn't move while on his back on the ice as emergency medical personnel and Sabres trainers slipped a flat board underneath him to get him on the stretcher, and his head and neck were stabilized. While he was wheeled off he was alert, moved his right arm and was seen talking.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Pominville leaves on stretcher

'Pominville suffered a concussion and cut above his eye on the play and did not return to the game, which Chicago won, 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville leaves game on stretcher