Archives for December 9, 2011

'Sabres president Ted Black and senior advisers Ken Sawyer and Cliff Benson represented the team at the meetings. The Sabres voted in favor of the proposal, which passed by a 26-4 vote.' … [Read more...] about Panthers visits to Buffalo to become more common

'Explained Shanahan in his video summary on NHL.com: "Even though we view this not as an intentional check but as one player stealing the puck from another player, the fact remains that Leino's elbow recklessly makes Read's head the principal point of contact."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Leino suspended one game for head shot

'But the roster overhaul has worked. Under new coach Kevin Dineen, the Panthers have six more points, two more wins and five more goals than the Sabres. Right now, they boast three players averaging more than a point a game – Stephen Weiss, Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg – and an elite defenseman in Brian Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Surprising Panthers could be tough conference foe for Sabres

'“I don’t think there’s any malicious intent on that or it was of any great degree,” Ruff said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center prior to the hearing. “But I’m not surprised (there was a hearing) because it was a blow to the head.”' … [Read more...] about Leino suspended for one game

Florida (16-8-4) at Buffalo (14-11-2) (AP) Florida Panthers (16-8-4) at Buffalo Sabres (14-11-2) (The Sports Network) Panthers seek conference lead as they face Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'Rather than overreact, Sabres president Ted Black is preaching patience. Buffalo’s had eight players—including goalie Ryan Miller — miss at least six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres preaching patience after inconsistent start

'Leino will miss the Sabres’ home game against Florida on Friday night. He will be eligible to return Saturday when Buffalo hosts the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Ville Leino suspended for 1 game

'Buffalo Sabres forward has been suspended one game for elbowing Philadelphia's Matt Read in Wednesday's game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino suspended 1 game

'The incident occurred at 1:32 of the third period with no penalty was assessed on the play.The suspension was handed down by the NHL’s Disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan at 9:40 PM on Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Leino Gets a One Game Suspension

'Ville Leino wasn’t so lucky. He threw an elbow at Philadelphia’s Matt Read as he passed him at the blue line. It was a scummy cheap shot as Leino went out of his way to try to make contact which was minimal. No penalty was called, but Leino did have a hearing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Gerbe concussed. Leino has NHL hearing

'I think Jason Pominville is a very hard working, well liked player. I think he very much leads by example, but is he holding his teammates accountable? We aren’t behind closed doors so we don’t know, but they play like they don’t. The captain has told me more than once he doesn’t think the in your face type of leadership works. He believes in many from the core group having an … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres holding each other accountable?

'Bourdon will not have a hearing with the NHL for his hit on Gerbe. "I'm surprised there is no hearing," said Ruff. "I really am, that one really surprises me because he's defenseless, he gets hit hard, he's hurt, that one I can't figure out."' … [Read more...] about Leino Suspended and Gerbe Out