‘That’s the scary bit for Maple Leafs fans. There are hockey folks who’ll tell you the core of Buffalo’s young talent — the likes of Eichel, 20-year-old centreman Sam Reinhart and 21-year-old defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen — is currently superior to that of the Maple Leafs. And even given that, the Sabres seem a long leap away from scaring anyone.’