Archives for September 23, 2013

'A large portion of those attending the game roared in approval, knowing full well Tropp was in distress. It would seem, based on immediate interactions witnessed between the two benches, and post-game comments from Sabres players and coaches, that it wasn’t only the spectators that crossed the line. The visitors were now incensed and we all know what happened next.' … [Read more...] about Duff’s Analysis From Toronto

'Within seconds, the fierce rivals were engaged in a massive, full-scale brawl – even goalies Ryan Miller and Jonathan Bernier fought – that’s the talk of the hockey world today.' … [Read more...] about Fight night in Toronto: Sabres and Leafs brawl in exhibition tilt

Leafs drop Sabres in fight-filled game (Toronto Sun) Defenceman Percy perseveres for Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) David Clarkson faces suspension (Toronto Star) Six questions about Sunday’s NHL preseason game (Toronto Star) Pin blame on Buffalo coach Ron Rolston (Toronto Star) Photo gallery (Toronto Star) Leafs could pay hefty price for preseason brawl with Sabres (Toronto … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'Kessel was issued a match penalty for swinging his stick, which means an automatic suspension pending a ruling from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.' … [Read more...] about Kessel scores twice as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 5-3 in game highlighted by brawl

'Jamie McBain recorded a goal and an assist, while Nikita Zadorov and Corey Tropp added a marker apiece for the Sabres. Ryan Miller surrendered four goals on 31 shots in the setback.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 5, Buffalo 3

'"(Tropp) was the guy who instigated the fight," said Leafs coach Randy Carlyle when asked about the incident that allegedly left the Sabres upset and sparked Scott to go after Kessel. "Obviously maybe they felt that was the problem was that there was a bigger man fighting a smaller guy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose in Fight Night in Toronto

'“That got a little sideways pretty quick. It’s one way to start the season,” Miller said. “If anything, it’ll be a nice wakeup call for future games and the kind of mindset we have to have.”' … [Read more...] about Brawl breaks out in Sabres’ loss to Toronto

Rochester Amerks bring in several for tryouts (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage