[cferneyh]

The "run" that Ruff ordered did SO much damage.

It doesn't matter if it did damage or not. The fact of the matter is that Ruff sent players out and explicitly instructed them to "run" Spezza and Heatley. Then two days later the owner sends a letter to Bettman with these actual words:

The player in question was aware his presence was undetected but chose to deliver a vicious blow, which can only be construed as intent to injure.

Do you not see that as being hypocritical? Or do the hard working people of Buffalo who revel in making fun of those with speech impediments also happen to have a difficult time with the English language?

Between Golisano, Ruff, and Sabres fans in general I think you should petition your local government to re-name Buffalo "Napa Valley North". I think renaming the Sabres the Napa Valley North Chardonnays is a great idea - it reflects the nature of Sabres fans in general, and it just has a nice ring to it.