radoran Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 http://sabres.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=688323&utm_campaign=Wildfire+Message+-+John+Scott%3A+%22I+was+sick+to+my+stomach+last...&utm_content=po_557222&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter “I don’t think I’m a dirty player. I try to play within the code and within the rules,” he said after the team’s practice at First Niagara Center on Thursday. “This is my first suspension and I don’t think I’m a dirty player. I don’t try to be a dirty player. I feel really upset. I was sick to my stomach last night knowing what happened and watching the video, I just kind of regret the situation. I don’t want to be a dirty player.”He now faces an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety in New York City for the hit, meaning he will be suspended for at least five games. As of Thursday morning, he did not know when that hearing would be held.Scott said he sent a text message to Eriksson after the game, apologizing for the hit. He also said that he did not realize the hit was to Eriksson’s head until he saw a replay from the penalty box.“It happened pretty fast. I just thought I was completing a check but obviously I kind of, you know, hit his head and it wasn’t exactly what I was aiming for,” Scott said. “I didn’t want to do that. It was just a bad play and it’s unfortunate what happened.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 He sounds like he really didn't mean to do it but who knows for sure. I'd give him 5 games and call it good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 He's NOT a dirty player. I would never use "player" to describe him. He's pathetic. He doesn't belong in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I agree with Idaho that his quotes do sound earnest, though. He just really isn't a very good hockey player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) The guy is a seven foot tall slug. No business in the NHL. Ericksson is an elite gifted player who plays a finess game. The whole Kessel thing was just one of those things, I actually felt bad for Scott with Kessel trying to chop him down to his size by swinging his stick like an axe, but this was just blatantly concussing a solid player for absolutely no reason. Edited October 24, 2013 by yave1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Scott targeted the head on purpose, there was intent to injure here. He's a poster card boy for players the NHL should be targeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocker Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 With his inability to skate and play hockey, there's only one reason for him to be on an NHL roster. He's Buffalo's goon. That's why Buffalo pays him. That's Regier's decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radoran Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Scott targeted the head on purpose, there was intent to injure here. He's a poster card boy for players the NHL should be targeting. I honestly don't see "targeting" or "intent" here. I see incompetence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samifan Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 John Scott suspension conversion chart: 5 game suspension will result in 7:41 seconds of lost ice time.10 game suspension will result in 13:08 seconds of lost ice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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