Archives for 2013

'Most, including myself think it’s a joke. Steve Ott said sarcastically, “I’m sure he’s pretty excited to be missing the rest of the preseason, let’s be honest here.” Ott added, “I’m not going to comment on that, it’s the league’s decision I mean, Johnny Football got one half the other week in college so things suspension wise happen for a reason, they do what they do and the … [Read more...] about Sabres react to Kessel’s suspension

'As you've probably read, Kessel was suspended for three preseason games, which is more a reward than a punishment. (Wait, you're not LETTING me play in these practice games where I could get hurt but don't get paid? Gee, um, OK.)' … [Read more...] about What is the point of punishment?

'“Jhonas, I thought was real strong in there,” Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. “He saw the puck the whole night, even through traffic and I thought he made some real nice saves for us.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth earns shutout in preseason win

'“I think it’s great. It’s a big experience for me to play here in NHL exhibition games,” Zadorov told Sabres.com. “I’ve played three games and I think I did a pretty good job. I just want to try and make the team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Zadarov to entry-level contract

Matt Ellis brings settling influence to Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) WBS opens preseason with OT loss (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) Amerks Open Preseason With 3-2 OT Win Over Penguins (Amerks.com) Amerks Sign Colton Gillies To AHL Contract (Amerks.com) Penguins Fall to Americans in OT in First … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres are setting the bar pretty low for themselves this season, and making the playoffs in 2013-14 would take a minor miracle from Rolston and his staff.' … [Read more...] about 2013-14 Buffalo Sabres Preview

'The Rolston fine is pretty much unprecedented in league annals. Coaches are routinely fined for their roles in brawls – former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, for instance, got hit $10,000 for the team’s infamous 2007 dust-up with Ottawa – but the term “player selection” has never been used.' … [Read more...] about Leafs brawl earns fine for Rolston

'The entire altercation - the whole thing - could have been avoided if Sabres coach Ron Rolston used a shred of common sense. He didn't need to take Scott off the ice. He needed to make sure Scott didn't do anything moronic on the ice. Instead, he stood there and watched the big guy initiate the shenanigans that followed.' … [Read more...] about Many earn blame in brawl

'“Absolutely true,” Pysyk said, when asked if he felt not being noticed was a compliment. “That’s the kind of game I play. I’m simple defensively. I just want to be the hardest-working guy that I can be and be that consistent player.”' … [Read more...] about Pysyk has no desire to attract attention on the ice

'“While we acknowledge that Kessel’s initial motivation was self-defense, he persists and swings his stick again, even having escaped the immediate threat from Scott,” NHL discipline czar Brendan Shanahan said in a video explaining the suspension.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Ron Rolston for Sabres’ brawl with Leafs

'I'm not going to attack Kelly here. I'm not going to talk about the fact that his nation's sport is played predominantly in another country where most people couldn't care less about it. I will point out the irony, however. Kelly points out Buffalo's insignificance throughout his diatribe, but isn't it a bit strange he attacks the one American city where hockey — Canada's … [Read more...] about Buffalo matters because we say so

Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel suspended for last three pre-season games (Toronto Sun) NHL's Shanahan gets Leafs, Sabres penalties right (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs take brunt of punishment, but at least Sabres get something (Toronto Star) David Clarkson speaks mind on 10-game suspension (Toronto Star) Leafs’ Phil Kessel suspended for remainder of preseason (Toronto Globe and … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'''You're probably not going to see the potential of our team unfold for a couple of months,'' Rolston said. ''But everyone is excited about it. And everyone has expectations that we've got what we need here now.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay patient while rebuilding through youth

'As for Tropp, Rolston said the player is going to be out for ''a while.''' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Sabres coach Rolston following brawl

'Scott initiated an altercation with Kessel and Tropp did the same with Devane, touching off a brawl which eventually led to a combined 211 penalty minutes between both sides, plus the 10-game suspension of Maple Leafs winger David Clarkson for leaving the bench to come to Kessel's aid.' … [Read more...] about NHL fines Rolston for ‘player selection’ prior to Sunday brawl