'The game he can play features 19 goals and 37 points in the last 41 games – exactly half a season. That would be 38 goals and 74 points in 82 games if Reinhart's first half mirrored his second half.' … [Read more...] about As points pile up, Sabres’ Reinhart living up to draft promise
Archives for April 3, 2018
Mike Harrington: Housley, Botterill have players' backs when NHL doesn't
'Part of me says Housley and Botterill should have howled long and hard, especially Monday when they would have had the full attention of the ravenous Toronto media corps. Botterill was trying to enjoy a family Easter function on Sunday but it had to be difficult. The word is he chewed the ear off Player Safety officials regarding the decision.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Housley, Botterill have players’ backs when NHL doesn’t
Sabres Notebook: Players feel for Antipin; Eichel named NHL Third Star
'"I understand that type of check can happen often in a game," Antipin's defense partner, Justin Falk, said Monday. "Victor got caught a little bit away from the glass, and when Hartnell finished him there was a little bit of a whiplash effect going in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Players feel for Antipin; Eichel named NHL Third Star
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
'Toronto methodically pulled away from Buffalo, making sure the visitors didn't win for the second consecutive Monday. The Leafs used a three-goal second period to drop the Sabres, 5-2, in Air Canada Centre.' … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 2
Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill
'Two days after arguably their most impressive victory this season – remember, there are only 25 to choose from – they reverted back to their regular ways, losing their 54th game (42nd in regulation).' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t match Maple Leafs’ skill
Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times
'“It’s a little nice knowing I prepared the same way, I’ve done the exact same things to get ready and be way more consistent, because obviously it’s been a good stretch,” Reinhart said prior to the tilt inside the Air Canada Centre. “But even when I wasn’t going well, I was still doing the right things to try to make it turn.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Sam Reinhart never doubted talents in tough times
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Swede victory: Nylander, Johnsson lead Maple Leafs to win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Props to Lamoriello in this record-setting Leafs season (Toronto Sun) Leafs’ Hyman, already a workhorse, prepared to go one step further in the playoffs (Toronto Sun) Leafs Locker: McElhinney, Martin running out of playing time (Toronto Sun) Andreas Johnsson impresses as Leafs beat … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage
Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
'“I thought the first period was pretty good, then we tied it up with the power-play goal,” Sabres coach Phil Housley said. “Then we didn’t manage the puck very well, get caught on a line change and game gets out of reach. (The Leafs) have a terrific rush game and can finish.”' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Matthews lead Maple Leafs to 5-2 win over Sabres
Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews
'“He’s one of my favourite players to watch and now I’m playing against him,” said Mittelstadt. “It’ll be exciting, but at the same time we’re going to have to do our job against him for sure and make sure that we’re doing a good job against him defensively.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mittelstadt aspires to mimic quick success of Matthews
Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship
'“It’s a tough situation with the ankle and the long season. You have to be fully committed to going to a tournament like that because it’s so long. We’ll see,” Eichel said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Jack Eichel unlikely to play for Team USA at world championship
Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2
'The Maple Leafs looked like the better team for much of the game and it showed on the scoreboard.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs top the Sabres 5-2
Toronto's Matthews took the game over in the second period
'The guys that brought it up asked if Eichel had bragging rights after stealing the puck from Matthews in the corner and scoring. The Sabres center said, “No, not really, no. He’s going to the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Toronto’s Matthews took the game over in the second period
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"Our turnovers fed to their transition and allowed them to do what they do best."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
5 Observations: Maple Leafs take down Sabres 5-2
'In a season full of failures, Sam Reinhart deserves some serious credit for turning things around. With his 24th goal on Monday, Reinhart set a new career high with 48 points in a season. When you consider that he had only 11 points before the new year, that's quite the turnaround.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Maple Leafs take down Sabres 5-2
Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres
'Buffalo's 2nd period struggles continued on Monday night. The playoff-bound Maple Leafs scored 3 goals in the 2nd period to take control of the game. Matthews collected his 32nd goal of the season to give Toronto a 2-1 lead. Nylander would add a pair of goals to make it a 4-1 game and the Leafs never looked back.' … [Read more...] about Matthews and Nylander lead Leafs past Sabres