'In its ruling, the NHL noted Larsson’s stick initially hit Trocheck high on the left shoulder before riding up to connect with the player’s cheek. The league, however, noted players are responsible for their sticks.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres Larsson 2 games for cross checking
Archives for February 2018
Sabres' Pominville knows he's still contributing despite a long goals slump
'“I don’t think about it, scoring goals is the last thing that’s on my mind, I just go out there and try to defend and not give up much and if you can chip in offensively, you chip in, if you can’t, you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville knows he’s still contributing despite a long goals slump
Sabres' Larsson suspended for two games
'Larsson received a match penalty for the hit. The Department of Player Safety said that in his hearing, Larsson argued that he was not aiming for Trocheck’s head. The NHL acknowledged that the stick did ride up Trocheck’s shoulder pad, but it rode up and made solid contact with Trocheck’s head.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson suspended for two games
Sabres’ Larsson suspended two games for cross-check
'“When a player attempts to intentionally use his stick to deliver a blow to an opponent he cannot necessarily be excused of responsibility when it lands in an unintended place,” the league said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson suspended two games for cross-check
Larsson suspended two games for actions in Sabres game against Panthers
'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Larsson will forfeit $15,860.22. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Larsson suspended two games for actions in Sabres game against Panthers
With each passing game, Nelson continues to build confidence
'"I really like the way Casey's playing," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "I think he moves the puck really well, he's defending really well, his gaps are really tight. That's why he remains in the lineup. It's always nice to have a right-hand shot as well."' … [Read more...] about With each passing game, Nelson continues to build confidence
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Gionta scores in Amerks loss to Toronto (Buffalo News) Brian Gionta came to skate and Amerks fans embraced the U.S. captain (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Gionta scores in highly anticipated Amerks debut (Amerks.com) Strong Road Performance in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres fight losing battle as suspensions could loom
'The referees whistled Sabres center Johan Larsson for the most flagrant foul in KeyBank Center. After an extended pushing and trash-talking session between Buffalo's Jake McCabe and Florida's Vincent Trocheck, Larsson cross-checked Trocheck in the side of the jaw.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fight losing battle as suspensions could loom
Mike Harrington: Empty seats get another empty result
'We're at the point of the season where the natives are throwing up their hands and not bothering anymore. Tickets are flying around StubHub for $6, and you want to hand out crying towels to the poor season subscribers who have performed a complete money flush yet again this season.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Empty seats get another empty result
Sabres Notebook: Johnson still winless at home for the Sabres
'"I thought it was pretty even right off the bat and then penalties killed us," Johnson said. "From the first period on we were just chasing. I thought we responded in the second and third with a good push when we had the puck. It was just, we took a lot of penalties in the first and it killed us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Johnson still winless at home for the Sabres
The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 2
'Florida is 14-3-1 in the last 18 games versus the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Panthers 4, Sabres 2
Tempers erupt in Sabres’ loss to Panthers
'The melees became so intense some Sabres could be suspended today.' … [Read more...] about Tempers erupt in Sabres’ loss to Panthers
Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu remaining confident through rough season
'“It’s been rocky,” Beaulieu said of his play. “I still know what I’m capable of. I still believe in myself, which is the biggest thing. Once I get back out there and bring some games together, not a doubt in my mind I’ll be back to playing Nathan Beaulieu hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nathan Beaulieu remaining confident through rough season
Friday's Florida Coverage
Florida Panthers top host Buffalo Sabres 4-2 for first win streak in more than a month (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (NHL.com) 5 Takeaways: Panthers Beat Sabres, Sweep Road Trip (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage
Yandle has goal, 2 assists in Panthers’ 4-2 win over Sabres
'Yandle took exception to Kane’s hit, accusing the forward of “kind of running around and being stupid.” Kane defended himself by saying he couldn’t have avoided Barkov, who was already falling backward. “I didn’t really see them,” Kane said.' … [Read more...] about Yandle has goal, 2 assists in Panthers’ 4-2 win over Sabres