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'"The league looked at Ovie's record," Hanlon said. "He's not a dirty player. He's not somebody who is a repeat offender. We obviously look at it differently than Buffalo does, because it was their player that could have been injured. [Buffalo Coach Lindy Ruff] was right. If it was Ovechkin who was hurt, we'd be up in arms … [Read more...] about Ovechkin Incurs Fine, No Suspension

'"He's not a dirty player or somebody who's a repeat offender," Hanlon said. "We obviously look at it differently than Buffalo does -- it's their player who could have been injured. The quote from [Sabres coach Lindy Ruff] was right: If it was Ovechkin who was hit, we'd be up in arms ourselves. ... I know that [Ovechkin] felt remorse, and … [Read more...] about Ovechkin fined for hit on Briere

'Washington D.C. is a bit different. This is a town full of docile people whose indifference needs to be doused with a few well-thrown beers, as was the case on Saturday night. Nobody in D.C. is going to threaten you, but they do come off as whiny metrosexuals, and that might be more reason as why a few beer showers commenced.' … [Read more...] about One nation, or just many regions?

A special night for Dave (Tampa Tribune) Fitting fete for Andreychuk (St. Petersburg Times) Buffalo (20-4-2) at Tampa Bay (13-12-2) (AP) Lightning aim for revenge against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (20-4-2) at Tampa Bay Lightning (13-12-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres vs. Lightning (TampaBayLightning.com) Game # 27: Buffalo @ Tampa Bay (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Amerks have busy week; Stafford back from Sabres (Amerks.com) The Moose at Eastview Library on Saturday, December 9th (Amerks.com) Amerks 'Reading Power Play' to visit six libraries for the holidays (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'When asked why he hit Briere, Ovechkin said "Because it was a game, I don't want to hit him in the back, I just want to give him a clear hit, but he turns and I don't have time to do something."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin Answers Questions About Briere Hit

'Throwing out a subpar performance against Washington -- mirroring just about every other aspect of Buffalo's game -- Drury has been on a tear since early November, winning almost 64% of his faceoffs in the 13 games before Saturday night. The surge has put Drury in third place in the league in faceoff winning percentage at 59.3%.' … [Read more...] about Drury jumps to third overall in faceoffs

'“Excuse me sir,” he said. How respectful of him. He called me sir. I’m 24. Ouch. “Can I get a picture with you?” At this point, I was a little creeped out, and quickly took a defensive tone. “Um, why?” I had no idea what to expect as an answer. Did he think I was a celebrity? Did I know him from somewhere? Was he an ignorant tourist … [Read more...] about Sabres Nation: The Lesser Known Sports Principality

'"I have a lot of respect for Ovechkin as a player. I like his enthusiasm," Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said. "I know the kid has a zest for life and a joy for the game. He wants to be at all ends of the offense, making hits, but that had to be the stupidest hit I've ever seen, and I hope he gets punished."' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin's star eclipsed by few

'"We were pretty happy with how we responded as a group, Adam and Paul getting in there," Drury said after the game.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad, Mair demonstrate team unity

'Sabres Public Relations Director Michael Gilbert said the team is aware of the problems and is in the process of correcting them. "We have several ATMs," Gilbert said. And as of Friday afternoon, as far as he knew, two were down. Gilbert said the problem was mechanical, and they were waiting for parts to come in. He wasn't sure how long that would take. … [Read more...] about It's hard for Sabres fans to score at ATMs

'Regardless, the teams' next meeting, Dec. 26th in Buffalo, is sure to be an interesting one.' … [Read more...] about Ovechkin Won't Face Further Discipline

'Sources tell TSN that Ovechkin may be fined for his actions, which earned him a five-minute major and a game misconduct in Washington's 7-4 victory over Buffalo. He was tossed late in the second period, just after scoring his 17th goal of the season. Buffalo's Paul Gaustad pummelled Ovechkin, who didn't throw a punch in retaliation.' … [Read more...] about No suspension expected for Ovechkin

'You visit the locker room after each game? TG: I have a tradition. If the team wins, I go down to the locker room to congratulate them. If they don't win, I don't do it. The only time I broke that rule is the final Carolina game. They showed so much heart that I could not be with them, even though they lost. I'm so proud of them.' … [Read more...] about B. Thomas Golisano

'And it's certain the teams' second meeting of the season - Dec. 26 in HSBC Arena - will not possess any lingering Christmas spirit.' … [Read more...] about Capitals drill Sabres