Why do i continue to put myself through reading Garths crap.

Rolston coached US development squad for years. Pretty sure he knows how to at least develop young guys
- Otsegolectric

But can he coach men??

Answer is obvious

Yeah, terrible idea to suspend a guy who's been going around targeting skill players. Should have gotten something in the pre-season so this is the least he should be dumped with.

Yeah, terrible idea to suspend a guy who's been going around targeting skill players. Should have gotten something in the pre-season so this is the least he should be dumped with.
- FlareKnight

Shut the (frank) up. I'm so sick of comments like this. It was a bad hit, get over it.

Shut the (frank) up. I'm so sick of comments like this. It was a bad hit, get over it.
- jaumiller

Good He will back for the laughs game and then can go back to sitting for the next 10 games. Who cares!!

Good He will back for the laughs game and then can go back to sitting for the next 10 games. Who cares!!
- Doug Allen

Nobody.

Scott is a goon who has no other redeeming factors on an NHL rink. Whether he can or can't be there, he will never make a positive impact on the game. Time for him to hang up his skates.

(frank), even Colton Orr can skate up to ten minutes a night without being a liability...

Yeah, terrible idea to suspend a guy who's been going around targeting skill players. Should have gotten something in the pre-season so this is the least he should be dumped with.
- FlareKnight

Blah Blah Blah...He got what he deserved and in my opinion it's 2 games to many. Google the head hit suspensions and show me where he deserved more. Most received 1-3 games some were worse and others not. I'm not condoning what he did but he is a first time offender and just because he is a fighter and nothing more doesn't mean he should be treated differently.

You're from Toronto and you hate Buffalo and Scott, I get it but be objective. Garbutt skated cross ice from the penalty box and left his feet to hit Penner and received 5 games.

Your comment about pre-season, no harm no foul he never touched Kessel and Kessel is the one who swung his stick with intent to injure and only received 3 pre-season games which is a blessing to most players. Before you claim Kessel is an angel he swung his stick at a Flyer player the game before the Buffalo game.

Yeah, terrible idea to suspend a guy who's been going around targeting skill players. Should have gotten something in the pre-season so this is the least he should be dumped with.
- FlareKnight

Kessel should have gotten more too!

I think this is about right for Scott. First time or not. Needs to realize it can't happen again.

This would be about the right length of suspension if it was applied to everyone for this sort of hit. But fact it's inflated because Scott isn't a star player is ridiculous.

a multi-time offender like Max Lapierre

Not a multi-time offender per the CBA in regards to suspensions. Can't even get one sentence out aobut the Blues without being factually wrong, apparently.

Kessel should have gotten more too!

I think this is about right for Scott. First time or not. Needs to realize it can't happen again.
- Iggysbff

I couldn't agree more...under the present way of handing out suspensions this was fair. The question is when are these players going to respect one anothers health and life. The NHL should make it an automatic 20 games the second offense and 40 the 3rd offense and so on. Maybe when the repeat offenders are losing 25 to 50% of their pay they will learn.

He's suspended for 7 because it's a shot across the now to the Sabres organization. They are trying to field a loser team to tank out for draft picks. But, instead of just losing, they dress a meat head lineup that's going out and injuring players. Quit dressing guys like Scott and Kaleta and injuring players and you won't get massive suspensions. You think scoot wants to lose 10% of his paycheque again? Nope!

Yeah, terrible idea to suspend a guy who's been going around targeting skill players. Should have gotten something in the pre-season so this is the least he should be dumped with.
- FlareKnight

Do they issue blinders to EVERYONE in TO? Phylis is swinging 2 handlers because Scott said Boo, and Scott is the bad guy. Scott, 6'8" sakes by a Bruin and shifts his body to make contact of shoulder to the chin...gets 7 games. Wait until Scott wacks Phylis over the head with his man toy...that is going to be fun,, fun, fun

Do they issue blinders to EVERYONE in TO? Phylis is swinging 2 handlers because Scott said Boo, and Scott is the bad guy. Scott, 6'8" sakes by a Bruin and shifts his body to make contact of shoulder to the chin...gets 7 games. Wait until Scott wacks Phylis over the head with his man toy...that is going to be fun,, fun, fun
- IonSabres

Good post, keep up the good work...

Do they issue blinders to EVERYONE in TO? Phylis is swinging 2 handlers because Scott said Boo, and Scott is the bad guy. Scott, 6'8" sakes by a Bruin and shifts his body to make contact of shoulder to the chin...gets 7 games. Wait until Scott wacks Phylis over the head with his man toy...that is going to be fun,, fun, fun
- IonSabres

I am sure the NHL called Scott after the Leafs game and said do cause trouble for a while or we will come down hard on you. Although there was nothing he could be suspended for against the Leafs he started the whole thing.

I am sure it has to do with kaleta too.

You guys are a lot more competitive with Scott and Kaleta out of the lineup. If you ar gonna let the young guys play get rid of these 2 and give some yung guys a chance.

And yes, Kessel should have got at least 5 reg season games for trying to chop down scott

And yes, Kessel should have got at least 5 reg season games for trying to chop down scott
- SmielmaN

And Chara should have been shot at sunrise for checking a Hab right?

And Chara should have been shot at sunrise for checking a Hab right?
- mantosh

Since your post was so constructive to the conversation and topic I'll respond:
Go to a Leafs thread and get over it.

Kessel should have gotten more too!

I think this is about right for Scott. First time or not. Needs to realize it can't happen again.
- Iggysbff

Kess comment. Scott deserved 5 at the most. The guy really is a gentle giant.. And does have some hockey skill otherwise wouldn't be in the NHL or have been drafted. Pretty sure it won't happen again. Odd that it actually happened the first time.

Yeah, terrible idea to suspend a guy who's been going around targeting skill players. Should have gotten something in the pre-season so this is the least he should be dumped with.
- FlareKnight

When the guys are on the ice and as fast as the game is going. Do you really think they evaluate the skill level before they hit someone ? Pull up your girly pants

He's suspended for 7 because it's a shot across the now to the Sabres organization. They are trying to field a loser team to tank out for draft picks. But, instead of just losing, they dress a meat head lineup that's going out and injuring players. Quit dressing guys like Scott and Kaleta and injuring players and you won't get massive suspensions. You think scoot wants to lose 10% of his paycheque again? Nope!
- SmielmaN

You think this season is a tank job wait till next year when McDavid is the top prize.

Since your post was so constructive to the conversation and topic I'll respond:
Go to a Leafs thread and get over it.
- SmielmaN

Just like a Habs fan. Biggest whiners in NHL.

I always thought people in Montreal knew hockey till I got Center Ice. Anytime someone falls 20,000 people moan so sad for an original 6 city

But can he coach men??

Answer is obvious
- bflobobo

He's coaching young kids ie youngest squad in NHL. In same mold as Tom Renney

Just like a Habs fan. Biggest whiners in NHL.

I always thought people in Montreal knew hockey till I got Center Ice. Anytime someone falls 20,000 people moan so sad for an original 6 city
- mantosh

As a Leafs fan you're probably just not that used to actual crowd noise in the arena. I guess it's tougher to moan when you've got a mouthful of sushi...

He's coaching young kids ie youngest squad in NHL. In same mold as Tom Renney
- Otsegolectric

You are correct but this team can't even make a tape to tape pass...it's fundamental hockey. You have a veteran player in Ehrhoff who leaves a player alone in front to set up a screen without even an effort to give Miller a chance to see the shot. Rolston is way over his head but that is what the Sabres brass wants and mark my words when it gets its top players in the next two drafts Rolston will be gone.

As a Leafs fan you're probably just not that used to actual crowd noise in the arena. I guess it's tougher to moan when you've got a mouthful of sushi...
- lomez

Biggest thing I hate about being a Leaf fan. Seats cost too much for real fans to show up.

You think this season is a tank job wait till next year when McDavid is the top prize.
- Leninthebuff

Agreed! Lol