'“They were just scared of it getting worse, and they were scared of me keeping pushing on it,” Carrier said. “And the way I play, I play physical and all that, it just kept getting worse and worse until I couldn’t play anymore.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ William Carrier, Kyle Okposo healed, ready to contribute
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NHL suspends Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen 3 games for hit
'“Ristolainen has sufficient time to adjust his path to avoid or minimize this hit, and instead he finishes a hard, forceful body check on a player who is not eligible to be hit,” Burke said. “We acknowledge Ristolainen’s argument that because he is approaching this hit leading with his back he was unable to adjust his path quickly when the puck was deflected.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen 3 games for hit
NHL suspends Sabres defenseman Ristolainen 3 games
'Guentzel got up briefly before stumbling to the ice and didn't return after being escorted to the locker room. Ristolainen was issued a five-minute major for interference and ejected from the game.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres defenseman Ristolainen 3 games
Sabres D Ristolainen suspended three games
'Guentzel initially attempted to skate to the bench before falling to the ice. He eventually made his way off with the assistance of a trainer but did not return to the game and was diagnosed with a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Ristolainen suspended three games
Sabres get three players back to practice
'During practice Kulikov played with Jake McCabe while Nick Deslauriers was with Zach Bogosian. Deslauriers used to be a defenseman in the AHL, but Bylsma said he won’t start there during a game, “It would happen in a game for sure if he was playing forward and we get down to three of four defensemen. He has certainly practiced there and that’s his natural position from years … [Read more...] about Sabres get three players back to practice
Ristolainen suspended three games
'According to Article 18.12 of the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Sabres can appeal Ristolainen's suspension to the commissioner only. If the commissioner feels the appeal needs to move to a hearing, the process will move forward. If Bettman upholds the league's decision, then the suspension will stand with no further appeals available.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen suspended three games
Sabres' Ristolainen practiced before his hearing
'“I tried to hit him, obviously he didn’t get the puck so that’s unfortunate and it’s too bad he got injured.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen practiced before his hearing
Sabres' Ristolainen issued three-game suspension
'One game would've made sense. Two games would've been a little bit of a stretch. Three games, at least in my opinion, is crazy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen issued three-game suspension
Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games
'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Ristolainen will forfeit $90,000.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen of Sabres suspended three games
Okposo among trio of players to return to practice
'Kyle Okposo, William Carrier and Dmitry Kulikov all practiced with the team for the first time since sustaining their respective injuries.' … [Read more...] about Okposo among trio of players to return to practice
Ristolainen suspended 3 games for hit on Guentzel
'"At the moment, I didn't expect to get thrown out of the game," he said. "But later on, obviously he didn't have the puck, he didn't get it, our player broke the play and he got injured … It probably was the right call then. I'm not aware about the rules." … [Read more...] about Ristolainen suspended 3 games for hit on Guentzel
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Newcomer Kile happy to begin professional career with Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
Buffalo's blue-line injuries create opportunities for young defensemen
'The blue line has suffered injuries all season. Josh Gorges missed 12 games with a hip injury. Jake McCabe missed five with a shoulder injury. Zach Bogosian missed 20 games with an MCL sprain then another six with a rib injury. Dmitry Kulikov has been dealing with a back injury all season and remains out of the lineup along with newly sidelined Cody Franson (undisclosed), … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s blue-line injuries create opportunities for young defensemen
Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen to have hearing with NHL Player Safety for hit
'Ristolainen, the Sabres’ top defenseman, plays about 27 minutes a night. With four injured defensemen, the Sabres’ depth has been tested recently. Losing Ristolainen for even a game or two could force them to recall another neophyte with no NHL experience.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rasmus Ristolainen to have hearing with NHL Player Safety for hit
NHL to hold hearing on Sabres' Ristolainen's hit on Guentzel
'The league's Department of Player Safety will hold a hearing with Buffalo's top defenseman on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about NHL to hold hearing on Sabres’ Ristolainen’s hit on Guentzel