'Sabres winger Jimmy Vesey said Dahlin was "cut open pretty good," though most of Dahlin's teammates told reporters they did not see the hit. Following the 5-2 loss to the Lightning, coach Ralph Krueger revealed that Dahlin was diagnosed with a concussion and said the Sabres' focus was on "getting him healthy and hoping it’s not a long-term injury." … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay’s Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Sabres’ Rasmus Dahlin
Archives for November 27, 2019
As Sabres face Calgary, Flames probing allegations that coach used racial slur
'"Since that time, obviously, I want to start by saying, allegations of this nature we take very, very seriously," Treliving said. "This is a subject matter that has no place in our organization. The magnitude and serious nature that we take this allegation is very high. ... Bill has not been relieved of his duties. We hope to have this completed quickly, but it’s got to be … [Read more...] about As Sabres face Calgary, Flames probing allegations that coach used racial slur
Rasmus Dahlin’s concussion another worry for struggling Sabres
'Cernak, 22, had never been suspended in his 78-game NHL career. The two-game ban will cost him $7,500, according to the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Dahlin’s concussion another worry for struggling Sabres
Wednesday's Calgary Coverage
GameDay: Flames at Sabres — Five storylines (Calgary Sun) Calgary visits Eichel and the Sabres (AP) Peters facing controversy as Flames visit Sabres (Field Level Media) Flames at Sabres preview (NHL.com) 5 THINGS - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Projected lineup - Flames @ Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Calgary Coverage
NHL suspends Lightning Cernak 2 games for elbowing Dahlin
'Dahlin was left bloodied and sustained a concussion.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Lightning Cernak 2 games for elbowing Dahlin
Long-term injury reserve hampering Buffalo Sabres in NHL trade market
'Under the collective bargaining agreement, teams with limited salary-cap space can garner a measure of in-season cap relief by placing a sidelined player on LTIR. That allows a team to exceed the $81.5-million cap up to the injured player's annual salary-cap hit in order to bring in a replacement via trade, waiver claim, or call-up from the minors. Once the injured player is … [Read more...] about Long-term injury reserve hampering Buffalo Sabres in NHL trade market
Tampa Bay Lightning's Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin
'In Tampa's 5-2 victory over Buffalo on Monday, Dahlin was skating in the offensive zone and made a pass before Cernak came in and blindsided the 19-year-old defenseman with an elbow to the face. There was no call on the play, but Dahlin left the game, bleeding and holding his face as he headed down the tunnel.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning’s Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing Rasmus Dahlin
NHL suspends Erik Cernak two games for hit on Dahlin
'It is not known how much time Dahlin will miss with his injury as the Sabres were off from practice on Tuesday. The team will meet on Wednesday morning before its matchup later that evening with the Calgary Flames at KeyBank Center.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Erik Cernak two games for hit on Dahlin
Cernak suspended two games for Lightning for elbowing
'The incident occurred at 17:26 of the second period. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Cernak will forfeit $7,500.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Cernak suspended two games for Lightning for elbowing
Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
John Gilmour embraces joining Amerks after being waived by Sabres (Buffalo News) Taylor eager to pick up where he left off (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage