Archives for September 24, 2013

'“I’ve never seen a stick swing like that but he’s got to do what he’s got to do,” said Scott, who said his legs were a little sore from Kessel’s chops. “Hey, I’d be pissed off if someone went after my star guy, too. It’s one of those things. Their coach didn’t have to put Kessel out with me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ tussle with Toronto gives everyone something to talk about

'The Sabres are now at 29 players — 18 forwards, nine defensemen and goalies Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth. They need to be at 23 by next Monday.' … [Read more...] about McNabb, Ruhwedel are among the six sent to the Amerks

'He added: “Obviously, Phil’s OK. He probably came out the better end of it. I’m bruised all over my legs.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tough guy John Scott defends role in brawl: ‘I wasn’t going to try to hurt him’

'“I was a little surprised. He had obviously some other guys in the lineup. I think their coach kind of wanted to maybe downplay it. But I was just doing my job,” said Scott.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres enforcer says Toronto Maple Leafs should never have sent out their top scorer

"Buffalo doesn’t like us all that much. Why? No idea. We’ve never done anything to them but spill over their borders when the dollar’s down and create the false impression that people live there." … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s not important enough to hate

Leafs' David Clarkson suspended 10 games for role in brawl with Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs coach Carlyle didn't anticipate attack on Kessel (Toronto Sun) Don Cherry has back of Maple Leafs' Phil Kessel (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' David Clarkson deserves his suspension (Toronto Sun) Clarkson suspension gives other Leafs opportunity (Toronto Sun) David Clarkson … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I’m sure there’s gonna be some kind of retribution,” Scott said. “I’m sure their tough guys who weren’t in the lineup, [Colton] Orr, [Fraser] McLaren, they’re not too happy with me. We’ll deal with that come November.' … [Read more...] about 10 things we learned from the Toronto/Buffalo line brawl

'It was a PRESEASON game. Did I mention it was a PRESEASON game? I feel like it should be noted it was a PRESEASON game, as in a game that didn't count for anything.' … [Read more...] about Dumb and dumber: The most idiotic aspects of Sabres-Leafs brawl

'Defensemen Brayden McNabb and Chad Ruhwedel were among six Buffalo Sabres assigned to the minors. Also demoted to AHL Rochester on Monday were forwards Mike Zigomanis and Matt Ellis, defenseman Drew Bagnall and goalie Matt Hackett.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote 6 to AHL Rochester

'Clarkson had no excuse. Everyone knows the rule. You can’t leave the bench. If you do, it’s 10 games. But here’s a hometown Toronto guy who has just joined the Leafs and has been compared to Wendel Clark and Darcy Tucker, a character guy who wants to stick up for his teammates and be a leader and live up to his contract, a well-meaning guy who got carried away in the heat of … [Read more...] about Brawn over brains

'Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has assigned the following players to the Rochester Americans (AHL): Matt Hackett, Brayden McNabb, Chad Ruhwedel and Mike Zigomanis. Drew Bagnall and Matt Ellis will also be assigned to Rochester, pending waivers.' … [Read more...] about Six Players Assigned To Amerks

Greece's Ryan Grimshaw out to win a job on Amerks defense (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) 22 Players Hit The Ice As Amerks Open Training Camp Monday At Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) Amerks Hosting Penguins In Preseason Game Wednesday At Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage