Archives for 2013

'“Yeah, I would say so,” Steve Ott said. “Anytime you’re in a situation that it’s like right now. It will be nice to get down to Florida and hopefully right the ship. We’re more than capable of showing up and having a good performance. We need to do that. It’s time.”' … [Read more...] about Team looks for good vibes on Florida swing

'The Sabres forward, his family members and the foundation they created wanted to buy the former big-box store and convert it into two NHL-regulation ice rinks, a field house, an educational center and a home for the foundation, Helping Individuals To Smile, or HITS.' … [Read more...] about Judge rules against Sabres’ Kaleta in Hamburg zoning case

'“I don’t think I’m a dirty player,” Scott said. “I try to play within the code, within the rules. This is my first suspension. I don’t think I’m dirty. I don’t try to be a dirty player. I kind of feel really upset. I was sick to my stomach last night knowing what happened watching the video. I just kind of regret the whole situation. I don’t want to be a dirty player."' … [Read more...] about Sabres tough guy John Scott apologizes for head hit, defends his reputation and role: ‘I don’t think I’m dirty’

'Clearly, Bettman wants to send Kaleta a message.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Patrick Kaleta has suspension appeal denied; Kevin Porter waived

'The irony of the story is that Scott was signed by Buffalo following the 2011 season specifically to combat the big, bad Bruins following Milan Lucic's trampling of Ryan Miller. While it doesn't excuse Scott's actions by any means, the two are directly related. If Lucic doesn't run Miller, Scott likely isn't in Buffalo, and Wednesday's hit doesn't happen.' … [Read more...] about Eriksson’s blood on NHL’s hands

Preview: Sabres vs. Panthers, Friday 7:30 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres-Panthers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (1-9-1) at Florida Panthers (3-6-1) (The Sports Network) Panthers host Sabres in Atlantic Division matchup (NHL.com) Panthers GameDay: Oct. 25 vs Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'While acknowledging “nobody’s clean in this game,” Julien said he’s got a few players who could go over the edge if left to their own devices, too.' … [Read more...] about John Scott awaits ruling for Loui Eriksson concussion

'Buffalo’s race to embrace thuggery, coincidentally, is directly tied to a two-year-old assault on goaltender Ryan Miller by Boston forward Milan Lucic, who received but a minor penalty for deliberately running over Miller and was given no subsequent suspension.' … [Read more...] about John Scott’s thuggery generates outrage throughout NHL

'A player, quite simply, who needs to have his membership as a player in the NHL revoked for a considerable period of time, an exceptional case even these days when there seems to be a suspension-per-day and NHLPA members seem more determined than ever to cause each other serious brain injuries.' … [Read more...] about John Scott of Buffalo Sabres faces suspension after vicious hit on Boston’s Loui Eriksson

'He has been a tough guy, but he doesn't have a track record of being a dirty player.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ John Scott deserves due process after hit

'"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