Archives for September 2013

Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel suspended for last three pre-season games (Toronto Sun) NHL's Shanahan gets Leafs, Sabres penalties right (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs take brunt of punishment, but at least Sabres get something (Toronto Star) David Clarkson speaks mind on 10-game suspension (Toronto Star) Leafs’ Phil Kessel suspended for remainder of preseason (Toronto Globe and … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'''You're probably not going to see the potential of our team unfold for a couple of months,'' Rolston said. ''But everyone is excited about it. And everyone has expectations that we've got what we need here now.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay patient while rebuilding through youth

'As for Tropp, Rolston said the player is going to be out for ''a while.''' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Rolston following brawl

'Scott initiated an altercation with Kessel and Tropp did the same with Devane, touching off a brawl which eventually led to a combined 211 penalty minutes between both sides, plus the 10-game suspension of Maple Leafs winger David Clarkson for leaving the bench to come to Kessel's aid.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Rolston for ‘player selection’ prior to Sunday brawl

'The events took place during the face-off after Buffalo forward Corey Tropp fought Toronto forward Jamie Devane. Buffalo forward John Scott initiated an altercation with Toronto forward Phil Kessel, whom he was lined up against on the face-off, resulting in several fights. In total, 211 penalty minutes, including three game misconducts, were assessed due to the various … [Read more...] about Sabres Head Coach fined

'“It’s always tough not to be in the lineup. From a personal standpoint I tried to compete, I tried to stay consistent and do the things we need to do to win, but I still need to be better. We all need to be a better because if each guy was just a little bit better, we’d be in the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Weber is a leader this team’s been missing

'Buffalo Sabres head coach Ron Rolston has been fined for player selection and team conduct as a result of events that took place at 10:01 of the third period during NHL preseason game No. 61 against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Toronto on Sunday, Sept. 22.' … [Read more...] about Rolston fined for Sabres’ altercation with Maple Leafs

Greece's Ryan Grimshaw out to win a job on Amerks defense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks' Kevin Sundher working his way back (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’ve never seen a stick swing like that but he’s got to do what he’s got to do,” said Scott, who said his legs were a little sore from Kessel’s chops. “Hey, I’d be pissed off if someone went after my star guy, too. It’s one of those things. Their coach didn’t have to put Kessel out with me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ tussle with Toronto gives everyone something to talk about

'The Sabres are now at 29 players — 18 forwards, nine defensemen and goalies Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth. They need to be at 23 by next Monday.' … [Read more...] about McNabb, Ruhwedel are among the six sent to the Amerks

'He added: “Obviously, Phil’s OK. He probably came out the better end of it. I’m bruised all over my legs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tough guy John Scott defends role in brawl: ‘I wasn’t going to try to hurt him’

'“I was a little surprised. He had obviously some other guys in the lineup. I think their coach kind of wanted to maybe downplay it. But I was just doing my job,” said Scott.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres enforcer says Toronto Maple Leafs should never have sent out their top scorer

"Buffalo doesn’t like us all that much. Why? No idea. We’ve never done anything to them but spill over their borders when the dollar’s down and create the false impression that people live there." … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s not important enough to hate

Leafs' David Clarkson suspended 10 games for role in brawl with Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs coach Carlyle didn't anticipate attack on Kessel (Toronto Sun) Don Cherry has back of Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' David Clarkson deserves his suspension (Toronto Sun) Clarkson suspension gives other Leafs opportunity (Toronto Sun) David Clarkson … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I’m sure there’s gonna be some kind of retribution,” Scott said. “I’m sure their tough guys who weren’t in the lineup, [Colton] Orr, [Fraser] McLaren, they’re not too happy with me. We’ll deal with that come November.' … [Read more...] about 10 things we learned from the Toronto/Buffalo line brawl