Archives for July 2, 2012

'The Sabres' need for toughness was exposed last season with the Milan Lucic-Ryan Miller debacle. No one stood up for the goaltender after Boston's hulking forward ran him over. Scott has shown he'll take on all comers. He had five fights last season while splitting the year with Chicago and the New York Rangers, including tilts with noted pugilists Deryk Engelland and Cam … [Read more...] about Sabres add mountain of man to roster

'The Sabres still need help, and the Ducks need to unload the unhappy winger while they still have leverage. Buffalo would like to move Derek Roy, who is desperate for a change going into the final year of his contract. The Sabres have plenty of sweeteners within the organization. We'll see if a sensible agreement can be reached.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play a waiting game while in pursuit of Ducks’ Ryan

'“I kind of can fill a couple voids. I can play defense. I can play forward,” Scott said. “The last couple years I’ve been predominantly playing forward. I kind of go wherever they want to put me in there. Yeah, I think I’m a prototypical tough guy. I can protect my teammates if that needs to be done. I can play, too. I think I’ve proven myself. I can make a decent pass and get … [Read more...] about Sabres ink hulking tough guy Scott as free agency opens

'In an interview with CBC.ca posted Sunday prior to the signing, Boyes voiced some frustration with Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, saying “I want to play for a coach that I respect a lot and that’ll go a long way in the way that I play."' … [Read more...] about Boyes signs with Islanders

'“There were situations at times where I wasn’t put in the right position where I wanted,” Boyes told the Gazette by phone Sunday afternoon. “I was playing first-unit power play, and there were times I don’t think I took advantage of that situation as much. And there were times I thought I was playing well and I didn’t get an opportunity. So I think it was on both sides."' … [Read more...] about Boyes believes ‘both sides’ contributed to low production with Sabres

Isles ink Carkner, Boyes (New York Post) Isles add free agents Brad Boyes, Matt Carkner, Eric Boulton (Newsday) Islanders reach deals with F Boyes, D Carkner (AP) Islanders sign Boyes, Carkner (The Sports Network) Boyes Agrees To Terms (NewYorkIslanders.com) Boyes Excited to Join Islanders (NewYorkIslanders.com) Busy Islanders sign Carkner, Boyes (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

'Undrafted out of Michigan Tech, Scott broke into the NHL during the 2008-09 season with the Minnesota Wild. Overall, he has a goal and four assists, and 236 penalty minutes in 146 career games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add size in signing 6-foot-8 Scott

'Scott played for the Blackhawks and Rangers last season and totaled one assist and 53 penalty minutes in 35 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Scott

'It's a one year/$600,000 deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Scott

'Boyes already made some waves today in an interview with CBC reporter Doug Harrison, in which he made pointed comments about head coach Lindy Ruff's coaching style, as well as vague comments about where he'd like to go in free agency.' … [Read more...] about Brad Boyes Signs with Islanders

'I’ve always felt you need a tough guy that can play and Scott does not fill that bill. At 6’8, 270 he’s a feared fighter, but he’s one dimensional and can’t play. He will be in the stands many nights.' … [Read more...] about Sunday hasn’t been a shock

'Scott (6’8”, 270 lbs., 9/26/82) split the 2011-12 season between the Chicago Blackhawks and New York Rangers, tallying one assist and 53 penalty minutes in 35 games. In four NHL seasons, the native of Edmonton, Alberta has appeared in 146 career games with the Rangers, Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild, recording five points (1+4) and 236 penalty minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres agree to terms with forward John Scott