‘”Dell takes an active step into Batherson, shifting his weight and delivering a hit to an unsuspecting player that causes a dangerous fall into the boards,” the video announcing the suspension explained. “Finally, it is also important to note that Batherson does not have the puck and is therefore not eligible to be checked on this play in any manner.’
Archives for January 27, 2022
Sabres mailbag: Predicting the plan to add around the young core
‘I’ll get to an option on defense later in this piece, but at forward, call the Vegas Golden Knights to see if they’re moving Jonathan Marchessault or Evgeny Dadonov. Something has to give in Vegas with Jack Eichel returning. Another possible option is Kevin Fiala of the Minnesota Wild. He’s a pending restricted free agent, and the Wild are going to have trouble affording his contract. This sort of trade will likely have to wait until the offseason.’
Aaron Dell’s three-game suspension creates big goalie problem for Sabres
‘Perhaps Anderson can at least back up Houser. But what do the Sabres do if he can’t? Would they acquire another goalie? Stay tuned.’
Sabres’ Dell suspended 3 games, thinning team’s goalie ranks
‘Buffalo is already missing four goalies due to injury. Dell’s suspension means the team will likely need to sign another netminder before leaving for a three-game western swing starting at Arizona on Saturday.’
Sabres’ goalie Aaron Dell suspended three games for interference after bodychecking Senators’ Drake Batherson
‘Ottawa coach DJ Smith and Batherson’s teammates rallied to his defense after the game, with Smith calling the play “bad” and Tyler Ennis saying it was “pretty dirty.” Brady Tkachuk said it “sucks” while Marc Methot described Dell’s actions as “stupid.”‘
Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit on Senators’ Batherson
‘It’s not every day that a goaltender gets suspended in the NHL. Aaron Dell has somehow managed to do it.’
Buffalo Sabres fans have been through just about everything
‘Some of us were raised on broadcast legend Irv Weinstein, and kids’ entertainer Commander Tom, and whenever the opportunity came to visit Buffalo, we jumped at chance, because Buffalonians were unfailingly kind and generous. And we also were stoked to go to Bills or Sabres games; quite often, they were better than Toronto’s teams, and it was terrific to see a blue-collar town’s love affair with its teams.’
Sabres’ Dell is suspended by the NHL for three games
‘Many of the Sens described the hit as a cheap shot and The Department of Player Safety felt that Batherson was not near the puck and was not eligible to be body checked.’
Buffalo Sabres goalie Aaron Dell suspended three games for elbowing Ottawa’s Drake Batherson
‘The NHL released a video explaining Dell’s suspension.’
Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell suspended three games for hit against Ottawa’s Drake Batherson
‘Just when you thought the Sabres couldn’t lose another goaltender this season, they do, only this time it’s because of a suspension.’