Archives for November 2013

'“I didn’t have a falling out at the end,” Leino said about his relationship with Rolston. “I didn’t know who makes the decisions, Darcy or Ron or whatever. But he wasn’t communicating a lot with the players or myself, either. So you never knew where you were standing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ville Leino on old regime: ‘I didn’t know who makes the decisions’

'Incensed at having been ejected from Saturday’s game during an animated third-period skirmish that involved multiple players, including Toronto defenceman Dion Phaneuf, Scott lashed out at the Maple Leafs captain.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf dubbed Princess Phaneuf by Sabres’ John Scott

JVR's pair paces Leafs past Sabres (Toronto Sun) JNew Leafs' centre Holland thrilled to join hometown team (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf dubbed Princess Phaneuf by Sabres' John Scott (Toronto Sun) Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer gives Leafs Nation a scare (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs rebound vs. Sabres (Toronto Star) New guy Holland at home on top … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I’ve always had a great relationship with Patty,” Smith told The Post in a text message on Saturday sent from St. Maarten, where he is vacationing. “I’d really enjoy the chance to sit down and talk to him about what I could do for the Sabres’ organization.”' … [Read more...] about Overlooked Smith deserves chance in Buffalo

'"We got off to a little bit of a slow start but I was more impressed with the game tonight than I was with last night," said Sabres coach, Ted Nolan. "I thought the majority of the play was in their zone the whole third period and the last part of the second period. We have some corrections we have to make and I'm looking forward to doing that."' … [Read more...] about van Riemsdyk scores twice as Leafs snap three-game skid

'"They probably didn't have the best first period, but had a lot of legs in the third," Reimer said. "You were kind of expecting that."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 2

'"We're terrible in the first period," left winger John Scott said. "Everyone knows it, it's something we talked about and we have to do something because it's costing us games and it cost us the game tonight."' … [Read more...] about Leafs jump out early in win over Sabres

'A skermish in the Maple Leafs' zone resulted in fourteen minutes in penalties to John Scott, but ultimately a Buffalo power play. Dion Phaneuf started the scuffle after cross checking Cody McCormick. Tyler Ennis would score quickly on a 5-on-4 man advantage. Matt Moulson and Cody Hodgson were credited with the assists on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Leafs double up Sabres 4-2

'It wasn’t a three period effort, but I have to admit, I’m still encouraged by it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to bring the battle for two straight games

'"The first period, we were terrible," Sabres forward John Scott said. "We were flat. We didn't have any energy. Ted [Nolan] came in and told us and said, 'You guys are garbage.'"' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk leads Maple Leafs past Sabres

'“There are a couple things I’m looking at and evaluating and that’s one of the things,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “I want to see how in a situation like that going into the third period, you’re down 3-0 and things don’t seem to be bouncing your way. There’s two ways you can go: Not compete and forget it or believe. But I was very impressed with the way they … [Read more...] about Strong final 40 not enough for Sabres

Rochester Amerks lose in Binghamton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Binghamton Senators earn sixth straight victory in a blowout (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks drop 7-3 decision to Senators (Amerks.com) B-Sens continue run with 7-3 victory over the Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres: Saturday game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (5-15-1) at Toronto Maple Leafs (11-7-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres can sweep home-and-home vs. Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Part II)

'“I love the way we came out in our first game with the big changes,” defenseman Tyler Myers said. “It was definitely our most fun game to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn over new Leaf in Nolan’s debut

'The Sabres skated well. There was passion and purpose. Steve Ott was a pest again, and dived headlong late in the game to beat Dion Phaneuf to a puck and clear the zone on a penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Nolan makes a fine first impression