Maple Leafs beat Sabres by a touchdown in exhibition play (Toronto Sun) Leafs thump Sabres in NHL pre-season test (Toronto Star) Key Takeaways: Leafs Vs. Sabres - 9/30/2016 (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Archives for October 2016
Hunwick, Holland each score twice, Maple Leafs rout Sabres
'Derek Grant scored for Buffalo. Jason Kasdorf started for the Sabres and allowed four goals on 13 shots. He was replaced by John Muse at the start of the second, Muse surrendered four goals on 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Hunwick, Holland each score twice, Maple Leafs rout Sabres
Sabres GM: Ristolainen's return unlikely to sway talks
'Though Murray said the two sides are still negotiating, he wouldn't say whether progress is being made with the restricted free agent two weeks before the Sabres open the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM: Ristolainen’s return unlikely to sway talks
Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
'The good fortune continues for Derek Grant. He is standing at the side of the net and is able to backhand the puck home on a rebound chance off of Jhonas Enorth to tie the game. Grant had a hand in a couple of the goals here on Tuesday as well.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs throttle Sabres 8-1
Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
'"As long as the talks are ongoing, something good could happen," Murray said on WGR on Friday with Mike Schopp and the Bulldog. "If the talks ever break down and one side gets pissed off or doesn't think their being treated fairly or negotiations aren't going in the right direction that you have to worry, we're certainly not at that place yet nor do I expect to be. We've been … [Read more...] about Murray: No deadlines in Ristolainen negotiations
Season Preview: Buffalo Sabres
'Defensive problems suppress the offense more than their opponents do because they're often unable to get the puck out of trouble. If Eichel and Reinhart don't progress as expected, the Sabres may not be ready to return to the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Season Preview: Buffalo Sabres
5 Questions: Buffalo Sabres
'While it seemed to be a given that Eichel would pile up goals and points in his first NHL season, Reinhart's performance caught some by surprise. The rookie forwards, who played on the same line for most of the season, led the Sabres in goals; Eichel had 24 and Reinhart 23. The Sabres can't afford to have either player go through a sophomore slump if they are to end their … [Read more...] about 5 Questions: Buffalo Sabres
Sabres Disappointed In Effort After Loss To Leafs
'"They outplayed us," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. "They were on top of us all night. We didn't have good reads. We weren't good with the puck. We lost battles. Pretty much everything that could go wrong went wrong tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Disappointed In Effort After Loss To Leafs