Archives for October 25, 2013

'Scott has been given the opportunity to attend an in-person hearing, which has not yet been scheduled. The hearing is offered when a suspension has the potential to exceed five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Scott faces hearing for hit on Eriksson

'In-person hearings are required under the collective bargaining agreement for any suspension that can exceed five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott faces suspension hearing

'"I do not credit Mr. Kaleta's testimony that he 'tried ducking out of the check.' To the contrary, the video evidence demonstrates that Mr. Kaleta followed through on the check and made no attempt to avoid it," said Bettman in a release Thursday.' … [Read more...] about NHL upholds 10-game ban for Kaleta

'The Bruins coach said his team would use the hit as motivation, just as the Sabres did two years ago after a questionable hit from the Bruins. In November 2011, Lucic injured Ryan Miller when he hit the goalie outside of the crease. "It is what it is, and it's unfortunate," Julien said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott gets call from NHL

'Kaleta will be eligible to return to the Sabres' lineup for a Nov. 2 home game against the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s 10-game ban upheld

'Things happen quickly on the ice and Scott didn’t take aim on the head, “It happened pretty fast I just thought I was completing a check, but obviously I hit his head. It wasn’t exactly what I was aiming for. I didn’t want to do that, it was just a bad play and unfortunate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Scott says he’s not a goon

'So it's a rough road ahead. There will be more nights like last night, perhaps many more. Wrap your arms around it. Because no matter how bad it is you're not going to wake up tomorrow or October 25 of next year and decide to root for Boston.' … [Read more...] about What’s two more years?

'“I don’t think I’m a dirty player. I try to play within the code and within the rules,” he said after the team’s practice at First Niagara Center on Thursday. “This is my first suspension and I don’t think I’m a dirty player. I don’t try to be a dirty player. I feel really upset. I was sick to my stomach last night knowing what happened and watching the video, I just kind of … [Read more...] about Scott: ”I don’t try to be a dirty player”

Jamie Tardif ready to return to Amerks' lineup (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bagnall Brings Leadership to Amerks' Defense (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage