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'"This was a benchmark hockey game. ... And how did we fare up? We didn't give them much of a matchup, and we don't see them again, so this is all people are going to remember."' … [Read more...] about Preds fail second test against top NHL team

'Spacek has played more than 500 games in the league. He knew what he did to Nichol was wrong, and he knew that he could protect himself. He knows how it works. Instead, he left it all up to the referees and the league.' … [Read more...] about This dinosaur says Spacek deserved it

Sabres are looking sharp again (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Game Day (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Blues will battle Sabres (Belleville News Democrat) Buffalo (25-7-2) at St. Louis (9-19-6) (AP) Sabres visit improving Blues (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (25-7-2) at St. Louis Blues (9-19-6) (The Sports Network) Gameday (StLouisBlues.com) Game # 35: Buffalo @ St. Louis … [Read more...] about Saturday’s St. Louis Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

Flat Amerks left behind by Marlies (Rochester D&C) Over Early (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Marlies 5-3 (Amerks.com) Marlies Put Win In Stocking In Rochester (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'On whether there will be any internal punishment for Nichol by the team: "No."' … [Read more...] about Nichol, Poile comment on suspension

'"First, I offer my apologies to Jaroslav Spacek and am thankful that he was not hurt," Nichol said in a statement on Nashville's official team web site. "I have great respect for the game and my fellow players, and in the heat of the moment last night, I lost my cool and reacted emotionally to being fouled. I am not proud of my actions, but I take full … [Read more...] about Predators center Nichol suspended nine games

'Nichol was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, a major for fighting, a 10-minute misconduct and a game misconduct as the aggressor. The suspension was issued following a hearing conducted via conference call by NHL senior executive vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Preds' Nichol gets nine-game suspension

'The punch came during Buffalo's 7-2 victory Thursday night. Nichol drew a game misconduct for punching Spacek in the jaw when he wasn't looking.' … [Read more...] about Predators’ Nichol suspended 9 games

'The suspension was issued following a hearing conducted via conference call by NHL executive Colin Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Nashville forward Scott Nichol suspended for nine games for punch to Spacek

'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Nichol forfeits $25,267.41. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Predators' Nichol for nine games

'“The punch by Mr. Nichol was deliberate, from behind, and it occurred after the referee's whistle had stopped play," Campbell said. “While Mr. Spacek was injured and left the ice, it is expected he will be available to play in Buffalo's next game."' … [Read more...] about NHL Suspends Nichol for 9 Games

'Said Predators General Manager David Poile: “Everybody has to be responsible for their actions on the ice, and we try to stress with our players to be disciplined at all times. This was a retaliatory action. Scott Nichol is an emotional player. Unfortunately (Thursday) night a foul against him caused him to react in an inappropriate way. The league dealt with this and we … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Predators center Nichol for nine games

'"We know they're a good team and play well at home," Afinogenov said. "We tried to jump on them in the first period. The puck was going in. We got a couple on the power play. It feels really good for us."' … [Read more...] about Back on the right track

'"I've been itchy the whole eight weeks, but now when you get closer to it you can feel and taste it," Tallinder said before Thursday night's game against the Nashville Predators in the Gaylord Entertainment Center. "I just want to play now. It's been too long."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder should be back soon

'And Nichol's punch? "His response wasn't correct,'' Trotz said, "but the referee punished him for it.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres call for Nichol to receive suspension