'If it wasn't for Anders Nilsson it could've very easily been 5-0 after 20 minutes. The first frame on Monday was just atrocious from start to finish.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs topple Sabres 4-2
Archives for April 2017
Sabres' Nylander ready to make his debut
'The entire Nylander clan is expected in Buffalo for what's being dubbed online as #NylandervsNylander. While it's not a meaningful game as far as standings are concerned for the Sabres, the Maple Leafs are still very much in a playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander ready to make his debut
Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
'"Guys have got to be accountable to make sure that they're ready to play. We've got to look in the mirror and these next three games make sure that we're coming to compete. Everyone has something to prove the next three games." -- Sabres captain Brian Gionta' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs win, move up to second in Atlantic
Slow start costs Sabres in loss to Maple Leafs
'"We just came out flat," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "We had no intensity to the game, no push-back at all. It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Slow start costs Sabres in loss to Maple Leafs
Sabres recall Nylander
'Nylander (6'1", 180 lbs., 3/2/1998) was drafted by the Sabres with the eighth overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft and joins the team for the first time this season. In 62 games for the Amerks this season, the Calgary, Alberta native leads all Rochester rookies with nine goals and 18 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nylander
Monday's Toronto Coverage
Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) Monday game preview: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) For the Maple Leafs, playing the Buffalo Sabres is still a challenge (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres aim to damage Leafs' playoff hopes (The Sports Xchange) Nylander brothers in the spotlight as Sabres face Leafs (TSN) Report: Sabres’ Alex Nylander could … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Sabres' Smith gets assist in NHL debut; Nylander up next
'“He’s got a high skill level,” said Sabres center and former Rochester teammate Evan Rodrigues. “He got drafted high for that reason, and that’s what he’s going to bring to the table. He’s going to bring a skill set. He’s going to bring an offensive game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Smith gets assist in NHL debut; Nylander up next
Mike Harrington: Visit by Leafs, Nylander callup should make for a manic Monday
'Every Matthews visit means Jack Eichel has to step up his game. The loss to the Isles was not one of Eichel's better days as he was pointless with a minus-2 rating, including the turnover that led to Ho-Sang's goal. It's the first time he's gone two straight games without a point since Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, and he seemed sluggish and not nearly as explosive as he has been of … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Visit by Leafs, Nylander callup should make for a manic Monday
Sabres Notebook: Moulson impressed with Weight; Tavares done
'“As a player and as a coach, he demands that respect right away,” the Sabres winger said Sunday. “You respected him as a player and a person, so it’s easy to respect him as a coach and listen to what he has to say. You know what he’s saying to you is thought out and coming from a place of great intelligence.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Moulson impressed with Weight; Tavares done
Quick hits: Islanders 4, Sabres 2
'"We deserved a better fate," Lehner said. "I have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Islanders 4, Sabres 2
Rookie C.J. Smith contributes in Sabres’ loss to Islanders
'“The second period’s kind of indicative of how the game went,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “We had 15 shots and they had one (halfway through), but their one was the breakaway Ho-Sang scored on. The third period was very similar.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie C.J. Smith contributes in Sabres’ loss to Islanders
Sabres could recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
'In his first North American pro season, Nylander has nine goals, 27 points and a minus-20 ratings in 62 AHL games. Nylander has four goals and eight points in his last 18 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks
Lee scores twice in third for Islanders as Sabres fall 4-2
'Despite the Buffalo goal, two turnovers by Buffalo’s defense helped seal the New York win.' … [Read more...] about Lee scores twice in third for Islanders as Sabres fall 4-2
Monday's New York Coverage
Islanders keep playoff hopes alive with win over Sabres (Newsday) Islanders’ Connor Jones solid in his debut (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Islanders captain Tavares to miss final week of season (AP) Lee's two third-period goals give Islanders win over Sabres (SportsNet New York) Recap: Islanders 4, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage
Lee scores 2 in Islanders' 4-2 win over Sabres
'The Sabres dropped to 6-11-2 in their past 19 in a late-season collapse that has led to Buffalo extending its playoff drought to a sixth consecutive season.' … [Read more...] about Lee scores 2 in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Sabres