'So watching the Maple Leafs score on their first two shots and three of their first eight in the opening 3:42 of Friday’s preseason tilt had to be concerning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, rally in loss to Maple Leafs
Archives for September 2018
Sabres-Maple Leafs rivalry should start heating up
'The teams don’t play a regular-season game until Dec. 4, but then play three times between Feb. 24 and March 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Maple Leafs rivalry should start heating up
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Tavares scores in pre-season home debut, Hyman hurt as Leafs beat Sabres (Toronto Sun) Sabres-Maple Leafs rivalry should start heating up (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Rasmus 'The Sandman' Sandin more than a sleeper for Leafs future (Toronto Sun) Marner, Tavares adjusting to penalty-killing roles with the Leafs (Toronto Sun) Tavares-Marner combo looks like a winner in preseason … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
John Tavares scores twice as Maple Leafs down Sabres
'Andrew Oglevie, C.J. Smith and Tage Thompson replied for the Sabres. Linus Ullmark made 27 stops in taking the loss.' … [Read more...] about John Tavares scores twice as Maple Leafs down Sabres
Maple Leafs ride fast start to 5-3 win over Sabres
'The goals came early and often -- four in the first 3:42 to be exact -- resulting in a quick 3-1 lead for the Maple Leafs. Buffalo actually opened the scoring only 30 seconds in on Andrew Oglevie's 1st goal of the preseason, but Ron Hainsey responded only 18 seconds later. Just 23 seconds after Hainsey tied from the point, Pierre Engvall beat Linus Ullmark for the 2-1 lead. … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs ride fast start to 5-3 win over Sabres
Sabres start slow, but some players showed well in Toronto loss
'Brendan Guhle is only 21 and has not had a good preseason at all. He was weak in front of Linus Ullmark when Chris Mueller simply lifted his stick and scored. You can't be that casual and expect to stay in the NHL. He also is not fighting to get himself free of checkers who are taking his ice away from him immediately. Don’t get me wrong, I still think Guhle is going to be an … [Read more...] about Sabres start slow, but some players showed well in Toronto loss
Sabres fall to Leafs 5-3
'Oglevie continued his strong performance dating all the way back to the Prospects Challenge, finding the back of the net 40 seconds into the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Leafs 5-3
Sabres respond to slow start, but fall short in Toronto
'"We were off to a really good start," the goaltender said. "And then it turned into a bad start."' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond to slow start, but fall short in Toronto
After long process and long flights, Reinhart thrilled with return to the ice
'"Ideally you're always getting it done for the start of training camp," said General Manager Jason Botterill. "But the fact we kept the dialogue going, there was no boycott from either side ... was probably the reason we came to a deal now versus having to wait until the start of the season. Both sides realized the importance of a young player being part of training camp with … [Read more...] about After long process and long flights, Reinhart thrilled with return to the ice
Sabres Notebook: Bogosian back after brief absence; Sheary could play in opener
'"Coming back from a major surgery, you're trying to check off all the boxes and I think it's just precautionary stuff," Bogosian said. "They had a plan in place to get me back to playing. There's certain stages you have go to through coming back from surgery even thought I got it a long time ago."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bogosian back after brief absence; Sheary could play in opener
Sabres goalie Scott Wedgewood: 'I think I can be a No. 1 in this league'
'The Sabres clearly believe Wedgewood, 26, played better than his statistics would indicate. “They kind of spoke to me on my level and how I felt,” said Wedgewood, a third-round pick by the New Jersey Devils in 2010. “What they had (seen) was similar to what me and my agent, goalie coach and personal development people in my tight circle felt as well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Scott Wedgewood: ‘I think I can be a No. 1 in this league’
Sam Reinhart practices, happy to be back with Sabres
'Fresh off a 25-goal, 50-point season, Reinhart is expected to be a major contributor to the Sabres. Considering the fast pace of camp throughout the first week, if he missed more time, he might’ve fallen behind.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart practices, happy to be back with Sabres
Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian being eased along after hip surgery
'“Coming back from a major surgery, you’re trying to check off all the boxes,” Bogosian said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road preseason tilt against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “Just precautionary stuff, just trying to make sure everything’s going as smooth as possible. It felt good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres notes: Zach Bogosian being eased along after hip surgery
NHL preseason game comes to Clinton: 10 things to know about the historic arena
'The rink is only 190 feet long, which is 10 feet shorter than NHL regulation. Orsino said the ice looks longer than it is because its corners are in a 14 degree radius, which is a little tighter than usual.' … [Read more...] about NHL preseason game comes to Clinton: 10 things to know about the historic arena
Reinhart eagerly rejoins Sabres with new contract signed
'“Whether it was a one-year or an eight-year, it’s not changing my mentality,” Reinhart said. “I know the player I can be.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart eagerly rejoins Sabres with new contract signed