Archives for September 2013

'It was a PRESEASON game. Did I mention it was a PRESEASON game? I feel like it should be noted it was a PRESEASON game, as in a game that didn't count for anything.' … [Read more...] about Dumb and dumber: The most idiotic aspects of Sabres-Leafs brawl

'Defensemen Brayden McNabb and Chad Ruhwedel were among six Buffalo Sabres assigned to the minors. Also demoted to AHL Rochester on Monday were forwards Mike Zigomanis and Matt Ellis, defenseman Drew Bagnall and goalie Matt Hackett.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote 6 to AHL Rochester

'Clarkson had no excuse. Everyone knows the rule. You can’t leave the bench. If you do, it’s 10 games. But here’s a hometown Toronto guy who has just joined the Leafs and has been compared to Wendel Clark and Darcy Tucker, a character guy who wants to stick up for his teammates and be a leader and live up to his contract, a well-meaning guy who got carried away in the heat of … [Read more...] about Brawn over brains

'Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has assigned the following players to the Rochester Americans (AHL): Matt Hackett, Brayden McNabb, Chad Ruhwedel and Mike Zigomanis. Drew Bagnall and Matt Ellis will also be assigned to Rochester, pending waivers.' … [Read more...] about Six Players Assigned To Amerks

Greece's Ryan Grimshaw out to win a job on Amerks defense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 22 Players Hit The Ice As Amerks Open Training Camp Monday At Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) Amerks Hosting Penguins In Preseason Game Wednesday At Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'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

'Marcus Foligno assumed the team goal-scoring lead with his third in just two games. Back with familiar linemates in Tyler Ennis and Drew Stafford, the trio accounted for 17 shots attempted towards the Toronto Maple Leafs goal, the most of any of the forward lines.' … [Read more...] about Who Stood Out Against Toronto

'Buffalo fell to 3-0-1 by failing to score in its 15 shootout attempts. The Maple Leafs’ Jay McClement finally solved Jhonas Enroth to end the breakaway challenge in front of 19,070 fans.' … [Read more...] about Foligno hitting his markers with Sabres