Archives for November 14, 2011

'Ray, who is part of the Sabres broadcast team, was between the benches doing colour commentary during the game and said him and his colleagues expected someone to go after Lucic. "In our minds it was going to happen at some point in the game, and when it didn't, especially when the score become 6-1, it became a real issue," Ray said.' … [Read more...] about Razor would have done something

'"If this hit and other types of hits like this are not suspended, we are opening up the possibility of losing goaltenders to injury. And not just injury, but concussion," Regier said. "... When I look at the position of goaltending, in a lot of ways it's not unlike quarterback in football. I feel very strongly the protection has to be provided and players committing these … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller has concussion; Regier wants suspension

'Now they regret it. They know their response wasn’t enough. “No. No it wasn’t. I can do more,” Sabres assistant captain Paul Gaustad, who was on the ice for the hit, told reporters Saturday. “I’m embarrassed that we didn’t respond the way we should’ve. That falls on myself. First I look at myself. I wasn’t good enough tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller out with concussion following Lucic hit

'The check again revealed the dishonest play of Lucic and, in failing to lift a finger in defence of their franchise goalie, the turtling of the Sabres as a whole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres failed to get payback

Sabres failed to get payback (Montreal Gazette) Buffalo (10-6-0) at Montreal (7-7-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-6-0) at Montreal Canadiens (7-7-2) (The Sports Network) Habs seek third straight win against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage

'It will be interesting on what grounds Shanahan could consider a suspension. Intent to injure?' … [Read more...] about Lucic has dates with destiny

'The Sabres revealed the nature of Miller’s injury Sunday, while also announcing they had called up goalie Drew McIntyre from their AHL affiliate in Rochester. McIntyre is expected to serve as backup to Jhonas Enroth on Monday night at Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller out indefinitely with concussion

'Drew MacIntyre has been called up from Rochester. In eight games this season MacIntyre has a 3-4-1 record with 2.74 goals against and .909 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller has concussion, MacIntyre called up