Archives for December 7, 2011

'With 11 points on their home rink, the Sabres entered Tuesday tied with New Jersey, Columbus, Anaheim and Nashville for the NHL's fewest. The only teams with more than Buffalo's eight regulation losses at home were Colorado, Anaheim and Columbus (nine).' … [Read more...] about Sabres seeking answers to home woes

'Tootoo said he went airborne trying to avoid a collision. Shanahan said that point could be argued but added of Tootoo's leap, "it actually had the opposite effect and caused the collision to involve direct contact with Miller's head."' … [Read more...] about Tootoo gets 2 game suspension for running Miller

'They blew leads in their first three losses. Recently, they’ve been imploding early in games, often falling behind two or three goals. It happened again Friday, when they trailed Detroit 3-0 just 15 minutes into their 4-1 loss. Even when they finish strongly, the slow starts doom them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still getting comfortable at home

'“My biggest disappointment in the whole thing is I really thought that a guy like Jordin Tootoo was trying to do the right thing, and not run into Miller,” Trotz said. “What he was trying to do was make a hockey play and not run into Miller.”' … [Read more...] about Barry Trotz insists Jordin Tootoo wasn’t trying to hurt Sabres goalie

'Tootoo will forfeit $13,513.52 in salary, which will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Tootoo two games for Saturday’s incident

Tonight's game notes: Flyers at Sabres (CSN Philadelphia) Philadelphia (15-7-3) at Buffalo (14-11-1) (AP) Philadelphia Flyers (15-7-3) at Buffalo Sabres (14-11-) (The Sports Network) Sabres stand in way as Flyers go for sweep of trip (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Finley returns to Buffalo after being sent down earlier this week. He had no points in playing his first two NHL games last week. Finley has a goal and assist and a team-leading 57 penalty minutes in 18 games with Rochester this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Finley to fill in for Leopold

'The Pennsylvania billionaire expanded his sports empire on Tuesday by acquiring the Atlanta-based France AllPro Athlete Management, a high-profile NFL player agent firm headed by Todd France.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula buys NFL player agent firm

'He will miss games Tuesday night against Phoenix and Thursday at Columbus and will be eligible to return Dec. 10 against Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Predators F Jordin Tootoo suspended for 2 games

'"Although Ehrhoff does make body contact, we do not feel it was significant enough that it altered Tootoo's path into Miller," NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan said.' … [Read more...] about Predators’ Tootoo receives two-game suspension

'Buffalo had a total of eight defensemen on the ice Wednesday, including the recently called up Joe Finley. He was paired with rookie Brayden McNabb during the session. The other two pairs saw Robyn Regehr with Andrej Sekera and Christian Ehrhoff matched up with Marc-Andre Gragnani.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick Returns to Practice

'Shanahan held a conference call with Tootoo Monday evening, but waiting until Tuesday to announce his decision.' … [Read more...] about Tootoo Gets 2 Games

'Finley (6’8”, 260 lbs., 6/29/87) joins the Sabres on his second career recall after making his NHL debut in the team’s game on Friday, Dec. 2 vs. Detroit. He has appeared in two games for the Sabres this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Joe Finley from Rochester

'Nashville Predators forward Jordin Tootoo has been suspended, without pay, for two games for charging Buffalo goaltender Ryan Miller during NHL Game #379 Saturday night, Dec. 3, in Nashville, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.' … [Read more...] about Tootoo gets two-game suspension for charge