Archives for November 2013

'“It’s also important to note that Scott has 217 recorded hits in his career and has never received supplemental discipline for any of them,” Shanahan said. “While that works in Scott’s favor, it also takes away any argument on his part that illegal head contact on an opposing player is inevitable simply because he is 6-foot-8.”' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Scott for seven games

'“The onus is entirely upon Scott to ensure Eriksson’s head isn’t the main point of contact of any hit he chooses to make,” Shanahan said.' … [Read more...] about Headshot earns Sabres tough guy John Scott 7-game suspension

'"So that's what I'm going to do here, help whoever I can share some knowledge I guess I've gained the last couple years, and if it's for a couple months, a year, couple years, I don't think my game style changes at all," Moulson said. "I'm going to go out there and try to score goals and help the team win."' … [Read more...] about New Sabres forward Matt Moulson opens up about trade off the Island

Lundqvist, Using Head, Posts Second Shutout of Season (New York Times) NY Rangers shut out Sabres behind 29-save effort from Henrik Lundqvist (New York Daily News) New Sabres forward Matt Moulson opens up about trade off the Island (New York Daily News) Lundqvist, Rangers blank lowly Sabres (New York Post) Ryan Callahan 7-10 days from Rangers return (New York Post) Henrik … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'"Scott cuts across Eriksson and delivers a shoulder to Eriksson's head, making it the main point of contact and causing a serious injury," said Brendan Shanahan, the NHL's senior vice president of player safety. "This is an illegal check to the head. Although Eriksson is eligible to be checked on this play, he is not eligible to be checked in this fashion."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ John Scott suspended 7 games for head shot on Eriksson

'Buffalo lost its third straight and is a league-worst 2-12-1. The Sabres have been shut out three times.' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist, Rangers blank lowly Sabres 2-0

'The suspension will cost Scott $26,923. He has served three games of the suspension while awaiting an in-person hearing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward John Scott suspended 7 games

'"If we want this to stop, it will stop," Miller said of the team's struggles. "Everyone has to increase their intensity. When everyone wants this to stop, it will. You have to work your way out of it."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 0

'"Although this is not an elbow to the head, the follow-through that occurs after contact indicates to us a significant level of force was delivered on this illegal check to the head. On this play, the onus is entirely on Scott to ensure that Eriksson's head is not the main point of contact on any hit he chooses to make."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Scott draws 7-game suspension

'Buffalo's best scoring chance of the first two periods occurred toward the end of the second. Right winger Drew Stafford found space near the right circle, but his wrist shot was turned away by Lundqvist.' … [Read more...] about Rangers end October with shutout win over Sabres

'He already has served three of the seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott suspended seven games for hit

'The Sabres got off to a strong start, but struggled as the first period went on.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shutout by Rangers

'It wasn’t a bad start for the Sabres, but the problem is, it only last a minute.' … [Read more...] about Sabres couldn’t improve their start

'The Sabres are down two roster spots due to suspensions of Scott and Patrick Kaleta.' … [Read more...] about Scott suspended seven games for Eriksson hit

'"Ryan made some extraordinary saves," said forward Matt Moulson, who played his second game with the Sabres after being acquired from the New York Islanders on Sunday. "He really kept us in the game. It could have been more than 2-0."' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist is perfect as Rangers blank Sabres