Archives for July 15, 2015

'The league does not have a blanket policy of penalties for off-ice issues. Article 18-A of the collective bargaining agreement allows commissioner Gary Bettman to impose penalties for conduct “that is detrimental to or against the welfare of the League or the game of hockey.”' … [Read more...] about NHL could punish O’Reilly with fines and suspension

'Last year, there was just one Platinum game (a November contest against Toronto). This year there are two, the Oct. 8 season opener against Ottawa that is the expected debut of No. 2 overall pick Eichel and the Dec. 19 matinee against Stanley Cup champion Chicago. Ticket prices for those range from $84-$250 at the box office, a jump of $4-$10.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tickets will cost more this season

'Those words – “With the Sabres I have to be a more vocal guy, be that more off-ice leader and on-ice as well,” he said June 29 – are already haunting the 24-year-old.' … [Read more...] about Strong words already haunting Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly

'Pysyk, who was a restricted free agent, is expected to be a regular next season after playing only seven NHL games in 2014-15.' … [Read more...] about Sabres re-sign Mark Pysyk to two-year deal

'The ‘One Buffalo’ teams each have a prominent employee —a Sabres player and Bills assistant coach — facing charges for crimes of stupidity.' … [Read more...] about Bright offseason turns dark for Buffalo

'Pysyk (6’1”, 192 lbs., 1/11/1992) has registered 15 points (4+11) in 70 career NHL games for the Sabres during the last three seasons. The Sherwood Park, Alberta native also spent parts of the last three seasons with the Rochester Americans (AHL), where he posted 47 points (8+39) in 142 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Pysyk to 2-year contract