Archives for September 29, 2014

'Hodgson skated Sunday in his second preseason game, on a line centered by Mikhail Grigorenko that also included Chris Stewart. He had a team-high seven shots on goal and chipped in a nifty assist on the game’s first goal, setting up Grigorenko to tally after 25 seconds of the second period with a beautiful backhand pass to the middle while streaking down the wing.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson’s new spot takes wing; Sabres fall to Leafs

'“This is a new chapter for me, a new home,” Meszaros said. “I’m going to start fresh.”' … [Read more...] about Meszaros getting opportunity with Sabres

'“They both took some serious hits there,” Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta and Johan Larsson injured early in Sabres’ preseason loss to Leafs

Maple Leafs edge Sabres but injuries mount (Toronto Sun) Leafs beat Sabres but it comes with price (Toronto Star) Toronto Maple Leafs hopeful Josh Leivo leaves his mark in win over Buffalo Sabres (National Post) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'The Sabres (1-2-1) also fell victim to injuries on Sunday, losing forwards Patrick Kaleta and Johan Larsson. Mikhail Grigorenko and Nicolas Deslauriers scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Leafs beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout — but lose Franson and Booth to injury

'Sabres Johan Larsson skated into the elbow of an unsuspecting Petter Granberg and headed for the dressing room with a minute left in the first.' … [Read more...] about Injuries pile up in Sabres-Leafs game with Franson, Booth, Kaleta and Larsson out

'Mikhail Grigorenko and Nicolas Deslauriers lit the lamp for the Sabres. Andrey Makarov made 27 stops.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'Neither team was able to score in the five-minute overtime period. The Sabres were able to extend the shootout twice with goals in their last chance, but Peter Holland's goal in the sudden death round was enough to help beat Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Leafs come back to beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout

'Andrej Makarov did not look good at all in Traverse City and hasn’t looked much better in practice. I wasn’t expecting much in Toronto on Sunday, but in the first period the kid was great.' … [Read more...] about Some kids look good in Toronto

'“I’m a strong believer in good things happening when you do the right thing more often than not,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “He did the right thing this summer by working himself into better shape. He came into camp with a real positive attitude, wanted to earn things versus just [being] given things."' … [Read more...] about Confident Grigorenko shines in preseason loss to Toronto