Archives for December 21, 2009

'Brian Burke serves as the GM of the Leafs and Team USA. Closer to the ice, Ron Wilson is behind the Leafs' bench and will likewise serve as coach of the Americans. At one end of the rink is Ryan Miller, the odds-on favorite to be Team USA's starting goalie. In three meetings this year, Miller has absolutely stifled the Leafs, winning all three while stopping 111 of 115 Toronto … [Read more...] about Miller’s success against the Leafs helps his Olympic cause

'The Sabres, 9-3-1 in their past 13 games, have been winning in spite of their power play. They have scored just three times in 45 chances over an 11-game span. They went 0 for 8 in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Pittsburgh, giving them a 1-for-26 slide in the past five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to take advantage

'“If there is a secret (to beating Miller), 28 other coaches besides me haven’t figured it out,” Wilson said yesterday at the MasterCard Centre. “He’s just having one of those years. He’s a very good goalie, he’s picked the right time to have a great year with the Olympics coming up.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs try to shake Miller jinx

'"He's having a great year and he's picked the right time to do it with the Olympics coming. But he's not unbeatable. We have to find a way like we did with Boston (2-0 win Saturday). It's not a jinx or a hex - they (Buffalo) have been the better team than us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ masked man keeps robbing Leafs

'"It is amazing that Ryan Miller didn't play against Pittsburgh," Wilson said. "Why wouldn't Lalime, the back-up, go against the lowly Leafs [on Friday], and Miller take on Pittsburgh? But that's another story ... I think Lalime played well, so he should probably get another start."' … [Read more...] about Trying to avoid more Miller time

Leafs try to shake Miller jinx (Toronto Sun) Sabres' masked man keeps robbing Leafs (Toronto Star) Trying to avoid more Miller time (National Post) Leafs Game Day (National Post) Buffalo (21-10-3) at Toronto (13-16-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-10-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (13-16-7) (The Sports Network) 'Monster' looks for more against Sabres (NHL.com) Leafs Try To Break … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage