Archives for December 23, 2006

'Spacek declined to comment on the suspension, which will cost Nichol $25,267 in salary. "I'm a little sore, but that's what happens," Spacek said. "I really don't have any comments. Maybe I would if I got hurt I would have something to say. No concussion, nothing broken. I saw the hit on TV and feel pretty lucky."' … [Read more...] about Nichol suspended for nine games

'"You always want to play against a team you rooted for your whole life if you can't play for them," Stempniak said. "It's going to be a really special game to play against your hometown team for the first time."' … [Read more...] about Stempniak facing hometown team

'Sabres are 5-4 with a shootout loss on Saturday nights.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Blues

'Fair enough and Mr. Campbell went on to say that, "while Mr. Spacek was injured and left the ice, it is expected he will be available to play in Buffalo's next game." Loosely translated to mean Spacek is fine and not likely to file a lawsuit or press any kind of charges in a court of law. That last statement is indeed a presumption on my part, but one … [Read more...] about Is nine enough?

'Nichol, a 14-year pro drafted ninth by the Sabres in 1994, played in parts of six seasons with the Amerks, from 1994 to 2000, and was a key part of the 1996 Calder Cup winning team. The following year he led the Amerks in shorthanded goals (4) and game-winning goals (6). He received the team's community service award in the 1997-98 season and was team captain in 1998-99. He … [Read more...] about Nichol slapped with suspension

'"There's no question in my mind last year we had the best team in the game," McKee said of the Sabres, who were 52-24-6 in the regular season and lost to Carolina in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. "We had four of our starting defensemen get injured. I believe that if we were a healthy team, it was our (Stanley) Cup. I think we were that good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are looking sharp again

'"You can't take the law into your own hands, but that is part of Scott Nichol's game. He crossed the line. He is very apologetic for it. That's the game of hockey sometimes. It's a fine line between a big hit and big play vs. a dangerous one. (Thursday) night was inappropriate."' … [Read more...] about Nichol’s penalty: 9 games

'"It's the same guy who almost ended Tim Connolly's career in Rochester at the end of a game, a useless hit that took him out for a year with a concussion,'' Briere said. "(Nichol) was just out there to end somebody's career. It was the same thing again (Thursday) night. It's sad, but it seems to be following him.''' … [Read more...] about Incident not the first for Nichol

'"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