Sabres forward Scott to have hearing Oct. 31

Buffalo Sabres left wing John Scott will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday, Oct. 31 for a hit on Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson during the game Oct. 23 at First Niagara Center.

Scott was offered the opportunity for an in-person hearing as required by provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for any suspension that can exceed five games.

At 5:49 of the third period, Scott came across the ice and hit Eriksson in the neutral zone after Eriksson had moved the puck. Scott received a match penalty for illegal check to the head, as well a five-minute fighting major for an altercation with Boston's Adam McQuaid that followed the play.

Eriksson received assistance leaving the ice and did not return. The Bruins announced Thursday that Eriksson has a concussion and is out indefinitely.

The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: Illegal check to the head. The Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

Boston won the game 5-2.