Archives for October 2013

'"It wasn't exactly what I was aiming for. I didn't want to do that. It was just a bad play and it's unfortunate what happened."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ John Scott faces suspension over head hit

'Buffalo has managed two or more goals just four times, has led in only one game, and has been outscored by a combined margin of 14-1 in the first period alone.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Sabres brace fans for more suffering

'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

'The rise of Zadorov and impending disappearance of Scott stood out Wednesday during yet another loss by the Sabres, a 5-2 defeat by Boston that dropped the sorry Sabres to 1-9-1. The folks in First Niagara Center who bothered to stick around until the end again aimed their anger toward General Manager Darcy Regier by calling for his firing.' … [Read more...] about Zadorov steps up, Scott gets rough in Sabres’ loss

'Not until an unhealthy blend of disdain and indifference showed up in gate receipts did Jacobs understand the depth of the fans’ disgust. It forced major changes, starting with the front office. Longtime executive Harry Sinden was reassigned. General Manager Mike O’Connell was fired. Jacobs’ son, Charlie, moved to Boston to mind the store.' … [Read more...] about Bruins were rebuilt after fans stayed away

'“They’re going to be looked at. I’m not going to say much more than that. Obviously it’s disappointing. A key player gets hurt. I know there’s history here but the guy plays about two-three minutes a game and he targets your best player, one of your best players, that kind of thing. … It is what it is.”' … [Read more...] about Scott faces discipline for head hit

'“I think we could’ve done a little more to stay in that third period,” Sabres goalie Ryan Miller said. “I need to come up with some saves for the guys. Two goals aren’t very good. That’s about the most disappointed I’ve been with myself all year. So 3-2 at home, you got to give guys an opportunity, just two goals go through me. That’s not going to get it done."' … [Read more...] about Woeful Sabres fall to Bruins, lose John Scott to likely suspension