Archives for April 2, 2015

‘The Sabres got unlikely appearances on the score sheet by Matt Ellis and Zac Dalpe to win their second straight game Wednesday, 4-3. The last-place Sabres pulled within two points of Arizona with five games remaining for each. The Coyotes own the tiebreaker of regulation/overtime victories (18-14), so the Sabres need three points to pass Arizona.’

‘If you’re a conspiracy theorist, the Leafs are absolutely winning the lottery on April 18. Think of Patrick Ewing going to the Knicks or Sidney Crosby going to Mario Lemieux’s Penguins at a time when No. 66 was recouping his millions from his bankrupt franchise that was desperate to build a new arena and not leave for Kansas City.’

‘He became the first defenseman in Sabres franchise history to record consecutive multi-goal games.’

‘Schulefand said Boynton, who posted $10,000 bail in the case, began intensive outpatient treatment Tuesday at the Meadows addiction treatment center in Scottsdale, Ariz., which involves counseling sessions Monday through Thursday.;

‘The pro-tank fans can’t be happy. Through all the adversity and turmoil this season, the Sabres haven’t quit. Deep down, some Sabres fans probably appreciate that. Unlike Thursday, when the home fans cheered for the Coyotes in their 4-3 overtime win, the Sabres supporters in the bipartisan capacity crowd of 19,070 rooted for their team again.’

‘“As long as people still want you, I guess you’re doing your job,” he said. “For myself, I’ve had to learn some valuable lessons along the way. I’ve had to go through a few different places to learn them.”‘

Leafs blow lead, fall 4-3 to Sabres (Toronto Sun)
It’s very clear that the Leafs and Sabres didn’t care (Toronto Sun)
Signs point to Nonis returning as Maple Leafs GM (Toronto Sun)
Sabres win, Leafs lose, or was it the other way around? (Toronto Star)
Sabres beat Leafs as battle for NHL’s basement continues (Toronto Globe and Mail)
Nolan, Horachek relate at end of difficult year (Sportsnet)
Leafs struggles in Buffalo continue (MapleLeafs.com)
Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

‘”It’s that pride,” said captain Brian Gionta, who had two assists. “No one wants to pack it in here. Everybody is playing right to the end, and it’s nice to see.”‘

‘”To get a goal, and to get a victory, doesn’t get much better than that,” Ellis said. “It’s a special feeling.”‘

‘”Whether we’re in the basement, it’s about the integrity of the game,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “You’re not going to tell professional athletes not to work and not to compete.”‘