'The Sabres had dominated the Leafs in three straight victories over Toronto late last season, including their 5-2 win at the NHL Heritage Classic outdoors at Tim Horton's Field in Hamilton. But this game was dramatically different, as the Leafs were better in every area. William Nylander scored two goals to lead the Toronto offense and Mitch Marner set up two others to extend … [Read more...] about Observations: It’s crazy eights for Sabres as Leafs hand Buffalo its latest loss
Archives for November 20, 2022
Inside the NHL: Lots of teams have losing streaks. It doesn't mean the Sabres should try tanking again
'So with that 7-3 start quickly a fading memory, you're already seeing the social media chatter and getting questions from fans wondering if we're back to Tank Time.' … [Read more...] about Inside the NHL: Lots of teams have losing streaks. It doesn’t mean the Sabres should try tanking again
Sabres fall to Maple Leafs, losing skid hits eight: ‘It boils down to compete’
'The Sabres showcased plenty of determination in roaring out to a 7-3-0 start and even early during their skid. But in recent games, their work ethic has often vanished, and opponents have throttled them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Maple Leafs, losing skid hits eight: ‘It boils down to compete’
Sabres beef up depth by claiming Tyson Jost off waivers
'Jost, 24, might be utilized down the lineup. Veterans Anders Bjork, who this afternoon was sent to the Rochester Americans, and Riley Sheahan have been skating fourth line during the past week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beef up depth by claiming Tyson Jost off waivers
Sunday's Toronto Coverage
'Exceptional' defence and strong netminding by Matt Murray propel Leafs past previously pesky Sabres (Toronto Sun) Koshan: Maple Leafs have to find a way to get Robertson playing (Toronto Sun) ‘We’re really starting to believe.’ Leafs unleash blizzard of offence to bury Sabres (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs deliver most decisive win of season: 'We're finding our groove' … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Marner extends point streak to 12 games as Maple Leafs beat Sabres
'"It boils down to compete," said Sabres head coach Don Granato, whose team took three of four from the Leafs in 2021-22. "We didn't have enough guys competing hard enough at the start. "That was the difference."' … [Read more...] about Marner extends point streak to 12 games as Maple Leafs beat Sabres
Sabres lose eighth in a row in Toronto
'The opening period couldn't have gone much worse for the Sabres, who found themselves down 3-0 after 20 minutes of play. Leafs captain John Tavares (powerplay), forward Calle Jarnkrok and defenseman Mark Giordano (short-handed) all netted goals against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, making his second debut for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose eighth in a row in Toronto
Opinion: The Sabres cave in and lose their eighth straight game
'The Buffalo Sabres are playing with no confidence, no passion, they’re losing battles on a regular basis, they’re not willing to be around the net all that often and their practice habits are slipping.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Sabres cave in and lose their eighth straight game
Sabres claim Tyson Jost off waivers from Wild
'Jost’s career-high in goals came in his first full NHL season when he had 12. The next season, he had a career-high 26 points in 70 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Tyson Jost off waivers from Wild
Sabres claim F Tyson Jost off waivers
'The 24-year-old Jost was drafted 10th overall by the Avalanche and spent six years in Colorado before getting traded to Minnesota in March. He was waived Friday in the expiring season of a contract paying $2 million per annum.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim F Tyson Jost off waivers
Marner, Maple Leafs hand Sabres eighth straight loss
'"I do think it boils down to compete," Buffalo coach Don Granato said. "We didn't have enough guys competing hard enough at the start. Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens are three guys that stick out to me as tremendous competitive players each and every night. They were very competitive tonight, but we didn't have enough with them early, and that was the … [Read more...] about Marner, Maple Leafs hand Sabres eighth straight loss
Postgame Report | Sabres emphasize work following loss to Leafs
'The loss was Buffalo's eighth in a row. Toronto pulled ahead 3-0 during the first period and staved off comeback attempts in part on the strength of a 2-for-3 night on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Postgame Report | Sabres emphasize work following loss to Leafs
Sabres claim forward Jost off waivers from Wild
'Jost, 24, has three assists in 12 games this season. The Wild acquired the forward last March in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche, with whom Jost spent the first five-plus seasons of his career.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim forward Jost off waivers from Wild
Sunday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks flip the script on Comets to split weekend set (Amerks.com) Comets fall in battle with Rochester (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage