Archives for March 20, 2016

'“We took our foot off the gas, took our foot off the pedal with our mentality and our focus, and that’s the result,” coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres listless in loss to Leafs

'The Sabres entered the game with 68 points, needing to get 14 of the final 20 available to finish at .500 with 82. You wondered if it was possible, then ice cold water doused that thought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have some modest goals to shoot at yet

'After significant personality conflicts and occasional pushback from players, the Sabres have fired the director of player performance, Oliver Finlay. He failed to make it through the first season of a long-term deal that was worth $4 million, according to two sources. It was clearly an unexpected departure for the British-educated Finlay, who purchased a $975,000 home … [Read more...] about Director of player performance loses his job

'The Sabres also took a turn for the worse. After going 2-0-1 in their previous three, they went through the motions for much of the game in front of 18,829 in Air Canada Centre. Buffalo took just three shots in the first period and finished in a 31-21 hole.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 1

'“It was pretty embarrassing,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give poor effort in loss to Leafs

'“For me, you got to celebrate like it’s your last one,” Deslauriers said Saturday prior to the Sabres’ 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs. “You never know. I kind of lose control when I score.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nick Deslauriers savors each goal

Young Maple Leafs rattle Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' Parenteau a shining light down stretch (Toronto Sun) Frederik Gauthier gets his chance with Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Winning catching on with young Maple Leafs (Toronto Star) Leafs’ fountain of youth proves old ways are buried (Toronto Star) Babcock keeps expectations in check for youthful Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'Buffalo, for that matter, mustered only 21 shots at Leafs rookie Garret Sparks and lacked much punch until a third period which featured some chippy play between the division rivals, who will meet for the third time this month on Mar. 31.' … [Read more...] about Nylander’s first multi-point game lifts Leafs to thorough victory over Buffalo

'"Back to back in this league is tough enough, but you've got to find ways to win and bring something every night," Foligno said. "They were definitely the hungrier team. They were smart with their puck placement. The physicality wasn't there for the most part in the game and the forecheck was really off. Jack is a heck of a player and obviously a focal point of this group and … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs continue to roll with win over Sabres

'Catenacci has played 10 games for the Sabres this season. In 42 games with Rochester, he has nine goals and 11 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Catenacci from Rochester

'The San Diego native has appeared in 33 career games with the Sabres since making his NHL debut in the 2012-13 season. He has two assists with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign D Ruhwedel

'After the Sabres took a 1-0 lead early in the first period, the Leafs get one goal in the second to tie the game, and three in third period to put the Sabres away, 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Gamenight: Leafs crush Sabres 4-1

'"We gotta find a way to grind things out when we're not feeling our best. We didn't look like a team that had much energy, but we have to find a way to play under those circumstances."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Leafs: From the locker room

'"We couldn't really create anything," Gionta said. "We weren't very good with our execution. We didn't complete many passes and we turned the puck over too often. They are a team that thrives on the rush, using their transition and speed. They have a lot of speed and defensemen that join the rush. We didn't look like a team that had much energy."' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Maple Leafs handle Sabres

'"Last game wasn't good either," forward Marcus Foligno said. "We knew our last game against them was crap and it was the same thing tonight. It wasn't there, it wasn't a full 60, it seemed like when we started getting frustrated we played a little bit better but they capitalized on their chances because they had more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres disappointed with effort after loss to Maple Leafs