Archives for March 2007

A happier ending (Toronto Sun) Leafs bounce back (Toronto Sun) O'Neill not in lineup (Toronto Sun) This year’s Leafs can look back for inspiration (Toronto Sun) Leafs not dead yet (Toronto Star) Quiet bus journey worked wonders (Toronto Star) Young Colaiacovo playing with maturity (Toronto Star) Leafs bounce back to beat Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Game recap … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'"They regrouped. They wanted it really bad and came out and outworked us," Buffalo's Brian Campbell said. "I don't think we competed anywhere on the ice too much tonight."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 1

'"They played really well the whole game," Sabres defenceman Teppo Numminen said of the Leafs. "They came at us hard from the start, and they really competed. Our game is skating, and it seems like we weren't skating today. We've got to pick it up."' … [Read more...] about Tucker scores two to keep Leafs’ playoff hopes alive with 4-1 win over Sabres

'"It shouldn't (matter that the Leafs are desperate)," said Miller, who faced 16 Toronto shots in the first period and allowed three goals on 21 shots before being pulled in favour of Ty Conklin less than four minutes into the second. "We should be (desperate), too. That's a team we couldn't match up against. We're going to find soon that we're going to be the desperate team if … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres disappointed with their loss to the Maple Leafs

'Jochen Hecht scored the only goal for the Sabres, who had won two straight entering the game. Ryan Miller let in three goals on 21 shots before being pulled in the second period, and Ty Conklin came on in relief, allowing one score on 14 shots.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 1

'It took the Leafs just five minutes to score in the third as Nik Antropov gave Toronto a commanding 4-1 lead for the second consecutive night. But the Sabres would not pull of the comeback this time as the Leafs would hold on for the 4-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about No Comeback This Time; Leafs Win 4-1

'"If we want to be the big, bad team we think we are, we're going to need to show a little more effort," said Miller.  "That's for sure.  Early in games at least.  We know we have the ability to score, but we've got to start playing complete hockey games."' … [Read more...] about No Saturday Night Heroics

'Now set for three days of rest and reflection, coach Lindy Ruff and his troops are left to ponder their suddenly alarming propensity to mail in partial efforts and half-hearted attempts of defense in their own zone in the past two weeks, in which they've allowed 35 or more shots to bombard their goaltenders in five of their past seven games.' … [Read more...] about Game # 75: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 1

'“I don’t think we were ready to play,” said defenseman Henrik Tallinder, who was one of only two Sabres players with a plus ranking Saturday. “In the first period, they out shot us again, 16-to-4 or something. We weren’t in the game. It’s a little bit disappointing. It’s a little bit embarrassing as well."' … [Read more...] about This time Leafs hold on to beat Sabres

'The Buffalo fan had nothing to take away from this game, after seeing the performance Friday night. Once again, the team was horribly outplayed. Once again, they were trailing 4-1 in the third period. But unlike Friday, there was no happy ending.' … [Read more...] about Sabres help Leafs keep slim playoff hopes alive

Amerks fend off San Antonio (Rochester D&C) Amerks Hall of Fame welcomes a real fan favorite: Bednarski (Rochester D&C) Rampage lose focus, contest (San Antonio Express News) Amerks Win Third Straight (RNews.com) Berkhoel powers Amerks to fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Rochester Pulls Out Win (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres at Leafs (Toronto Star) Buffalo (48-19-7) at Toronto (35-29-10) (AP) Maple Leafs aim for split in home-and-home series vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (48-19-7) at Toronto Maple Leafs (35-29-10) (The Sports Network) Game notes (MapleLeafs.com) Game # 75: Buffalo @ Toronto (SabresFans.com) Sabres, Leafs set for rematch Saturday night (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Part II) (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

'“I think they made a pretty big error in sitting back on us after they got up a few goals,” said Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who made 40 saves. “It allowed us to skate, and our guys did a great job of shooting for holes and getting the passes. These guys can really play some hockey when they get their feet moving. It was a nice turnaround.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres demoralize Leafs

'“I feel good,” Connolly said Friday in a rare interview. “There’s such a brighter outlook now. I just have to get through this, and when I start playing I won’t have a lot of time to get into shape, but I’ll do the best I can the next few weeks.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly hopes to be back before playoffs

'Showing why they lead the NHL with 103 points, the Sabres came back with a display of offensive wizardry, scoring four times in a span of 8:45 to pull out a thrilling, not to mention stunning, 5-4 victory over the Leafs at raucous HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go on a goal blitz