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'Kaleta has a long history of suspensions.' … [Read more...] about NHL levels 10-game suspension on Sabres’ Patrick Kaleta for hit to head

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'"I've been hearing all this stuff about my dad being involved with the team and making calls to the team and I wanted to tell everyone that my dad had nothing to do with it," said Hodgson about his somewhat ill-fated time in Vancouver, when he was playing behind Henrik Sedin and a then-flying Ryan Kesler.' … [Read more...] about ‘My dad had nothing to do with it’

'Ten games doesn’t seem enough for a guy with a rap sheet as long as a stretcher.' … [Read more...] about NHL, Shanahan need to be harder on guys like Kaleta

'The Sabres were on the verge of their eighth straight loss, which would've set the club's futility mark to start a season, before Foligno rescued them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally, earn 1st win of season in SO

'The punishment, which will cost Kaleta $152,439 in lost salary, was handed down Tuesday by the league's Department of Player Safety. Kaleta is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players' association.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Kaleta suspended 10 games for hit to head

'The Sabres trailed 3-2 before Marcus Foligno found the back of the net with 2:01 remaining in the third period, and Thomas Vanek and Ennis both converted their shootout opportunities before Ryan Miller officially stopped Buffalo's season-opening seven-game losing streak with a save on John Tavares.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3 (SO)

'"Back-checking through the middle, Kaleta approaches Johnson from the side and finishes a check directly to Johnson's head. Although Johnson is eligible to be checked, Kaleta takes an improper angle, misses Johnson's body and does not make a full check," said NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan in a video explanation of the rationale behind the ban.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta suspended 10 games for another illegal hit

'The Sabres (1-6-1) scored more than two goals for the first time this season and avoided the worst start in franchise history. Buffalo has never been winless through eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres force OT, earn first win in shootout

'The first-period hit on Johnson did not result in a penalty during the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta gets 10-game ban

'Following a scoreless overtime period, Thomas Vanek and Tyler Ennis beat Nabokov in the shootout. Miller allowed a goal to Moulson, but stoned Nielsen and John Tavares, clinching Buffalo's first victory of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pick Up First Win, Edge Isles 4-3 in Shootout

'This game was a situation where it was still a learning experience for the 18 year old. He still gets a little overwhelmed at times, but can recover to make a nice play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ristolainen tries to rebound

'The Sabres picked up their play and tied the game at 5:24 of the second period. Nabokov stopped Christian Ehrhoff's bouncer, but he couldn't find the puck as it leaked through him and came to rest in the crease. Ennis got to the loose puck first and jammed it in for his first of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Islanders in shootout for first win

'Kaleta is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $152,439.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta suspended 10 games

'“It’s good to finally get a win. It’s part of the process but it’s good that guys finally get rewarded for some effort and sticking with it,” Miller said. “We have been in some games. We have given it the effort and come up short. After awhile, it really starts to wear on you and it’s good that they get rewarded. It gives us a chance to feel good for a little while and see if … [Read more...] about Sabres earn first victory of the season