Archives for March 5, 2013

'It’s the longest suspension of Kaleta’s career. He earned a four-game sitdown last season for head-butting Philadelphia’s Jakub Voracek and was sentenced to two games in 2009 for boarding the Flyers’ Jared Ross.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s on-ice image takes another hit

'“Since I’ve been here, it’s probably more my fault than anybody in a sense that with limited practice time coming in it’s something that we really haven’t put a lot of focus on,” Rolston said from the team hotel after canceling practice. “We’ve had to focus on some other areas to get where we are more structurally, so it’s my job now to make sure we put a lot of emphasis on … [Read more...] about Rolston seeks cure for ailing power play

'Clearly, Kaleta hasn’t changed enough.' … [Read more...] about Despite ‘changed’ style, Sabres’ Kaleta banned 5 games for boarding Richards

Sabres-Hurricanes Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (9-12-2) at Carolina Hurricanes (12-8-1) (The Sports Network) Hurricanes go for four in a row, sweep of Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage

N.H.L., Citing Past Offenses, Gives a Sabre a Five-Game Suspension (New York Times) NY Rangers' Brad Richards misses practice after hit from Buffalo Sabres' Patrick Kaleta (New York Daily News) Kaleta hit on Richards could become rally big deal (New York Post) Sabres' Patrick Kaleta suspended 5 games for cross-check on Brad Richards (Newsday) Rangers' Brad Richards expected … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'Kaleta is one of the Sabres' top penalty killers, and noted for his aggressive style. He has no points and a team-leading 46 penalty minutes in 18 games this season.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres RW Kaleta 5 games for boarding

'"In spite of the fact that Kaleta does not push Richards with great force, he does so at an extremely dangerous distance from the boards ... Richards does not turn his back just prior or make any sudden movements that contribute to this illegal check," said NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan in Monday's video explanation of the suspension. "Kaleta is in full control of this … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta suspended 5 games for hit

'How much was intangibles and how much was qualfitiable? It's hard to seperate the two, but the Sabres' roster failed to perform up to potential under Ruff outside of the Sabres' top line of Thomas Vanek, Jason Pominville and Cody Hodgson.' … [Read more...] about A complete statistical analysis of Rolston’s first six games

'Brendan Shanahan stated that, while the hit was not hard, the position of Richards in respect to the boards made the hit dangerous and illegal. The fact that Kaleta was a repeat offender also was taken into account. Here's Shanahan's video from the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta Suspended 5 Games for Hit on Brad Richards

'Ron Rolston hasn’t been around long, but he has a read on his players. He said, “We thought it was important for the guys to have a day where they could recharge physically and mentally, emotionally to get back to where we need to be tomorrow, so with the lockout schedule, it’s very important to be in tune to where’s the energy level of the team and you want to make sure you … [Read more...] about Sabres get a rest day that Miller needs

'Kaleta is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Based on his average annual salary, he will forfeit $76,219.25. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta suspended five games for boarding