Official 2008-09 NHL Thread
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"Biting is rare in hockey, but it does happen.
Current Bruins star Marc Savard was suspended for one game in 2003 when, playing for Atlanta, he bit Darcy Tucker on the glove in a game against Toronto.
Last January, New Jersey’s Travis Zajac required stitches on his finger after being bitten by Philadelphia defenseman Derian Hatcher.
Hatcher was not disciplined by the league.
Sabres coach Ruff said biting goes back to when he played in the NHL in the 1980s.
“I witnessed a few. I saw one teammate get bit right on the back,” he said.
Ruff said he nor the team was going to overreact to what happened.
“I find it a little humorous to tell you the truth,” Ruff said. “It makes it something good to talk about. Games need a little spice and we get a little spice.”"