'Stewart scored twice during the first period and interrupted his pursuit of a hat trick to pummel a Toronto player during Buffalo’s 6-4 loss in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Stewart turns up the intensity as Sabres fall to Leafs
Archives for September 27, 2014
Schaller catches Nolan’s eye
'“This young man, every day he just kind of grew on you,” Nolan said before the preseason game. “With training camp, that’s what’s so unique about it. You never know what’s going to happen.' … [Read more...] about Schaller catches Nolan’s eye
Sabres reassign 11 to Rochester Americans
'Adam must clear waivers before he officially joins the Amerks. He is expected to be placed on waivers for 24 hours beginning at noon Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign 11 to Rochester Americans
Michal Neuvirth struggles, Chris Stewart shines in Sabres’ preseason loss to Leafs
'“A tough game, not a lot of shots,” Neuvirth said. “It seemed like every time they had a shot it ended up in our net. I just couldn’t get in the game to make a big save.”' … [Read more...] about Michal Neuvirth struggles, Chris Stewart shines in Sabres’ preseason loss to Leafs
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Maple Leafs get big game from Tyler Bozak in pre-season win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs’ Bozak and Clarkson score in return from injury (Toronto Star) Tallinder’s tryout bid with Leafs suddenly in jeopardy (TSN) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Reimer Makes 34 Saves, Maple Leafs Beat Sabres 6-4
'Toronto defenseman Henrik Tallinder had to be helped off the ice after being shoved face-first into the boards by Mike Weber.' … [Read more...] about Reimer Makes 34 Saves, Maple Leafs Beat Sabres 6-4
Toronto 6, Buffalo 4
'Chris Stewart supplied two goals and Cody McCormick and Jake McCabe also scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 6, Buffalo 4
Bozak strong in pre-season debut for Leafs, who lose Tallinder to injury
'As Toronto looks for depth on the blue-line, Tallinder's chances of making the team were dealt a serious blow when he went shoulder-first into the boards on a hit from former Sabres teammate Mike Weber, who also landed on top of him. He did not return.' … [Read more...] about Bozak strong in pre-season debut for Leafs, who lose Tallinder to injury
Sabres coach Nolan switches stance on fighting
'“People are always questioning whether I’ve softened,” Nolan said before Friday’s pre-season game against Toronto. “I’ve never softened. I don’t like bullies, I’ve never liked bullies and I don’t think there’s a place for them. And sometimes when bullies are out there you have to defend yourself; that’s what happened in the past (but) they’re not as relevant now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Nolan switches stance on fighting
Leafs Take Down Sabres 6-4
'Michal Neuvirth struggled in net, stopping 16 of 22 shots.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Take Down Sabres 6-4
Sabres and Leafs rivals in the preseason too
'I liked the fact that Drew Stafford answered the challenge and fought Dion Phaneuf despite it being a preseason game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Leafs rivals in the preseason too
The Sabres trim the roster by 13
'Buffalo’s training camp roster is now at 38 players, 21 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trim the roster by 13
Bozak helps Maple Leafs past Sabres
'Dion Phaneuf and Leo Komarov each had one goal and one assist for Toronto, which was outshot 38-22. James Reimer made 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Bozak helps Maple Leafs past Sabres
Intensity runs high in Sabres' preseason loss to Toronto
'“Anytime you play a team in your division, it’s definitely going to be a big game whether it’s exhibition or whatever. With them being so close, your emotions run high.”' … [Read more...] about Intensity runs high in Sabres’ preseason loss to Toronto
Sabres assign 11 to Rochester; return 2 to junior clubs
'The following players have been assigned to Rochester: Forwards: Luke Adam (pending waivers), William Carrier, Daniel Catenacci, Colin Jacobs, Justin Kea, Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Kevin Sundher and Philip Varone. Defensemen: Brady Austin, Jerome Leduc and Chad Ruhwedel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 11 to Rochester; return 2 to junior clubs