'“There’s so much more to hockey and professional sports than just the game,” Lehner said Thursday before facing Toronto. “For us to be able to play the game we all have our families, we all have the support of wives, girlfriends and whatnot. They’re doing tremendous work behind the scenes and they have their own little crew usually.' … [Read more...] about Nicholle Anderson’s condition hits close to home for Robin Lehner
Archives for November 2016
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Marner, Andersen guide Maple Leafs to rare victory in Buffalo (Toronto Sun) Even Maple Leafs caught up in Cubs World Series win (Toronto Sun) Former Leaf Cody Franson cherishes time in blue and white (Toronto Sun) Marner, Andersen carry Leafs past Sabres (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs inspired by Cubs’ World Series win (Toronto Star) Anderson inspires former Sens teammate … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Marner scores twice in Leafs' 2-1 win over Sabres
'"We're shooting a lot, creating a lot of chances, but we've got to score more than one," forward Tyler Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Marner scores twice in Leafs’ 2-1 win over Sabres
Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian out with sprained knee
'He's a top-four defenseman who has no points in nine games and is averaging just under 19 minutes of ice time per outing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian out with sprained knee
Leafs ride Marner's two goals to win over Sabres
'"You have to give their goalie some credit, that's 70 attempts by us on net by us," Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma said. "That's the most by us this year by a mile, and he made some Grade A saves."' … [Read more...] about Leafs ride Marner’s two goals to win over Sabres
Sabres D Bogosian out with knee injury
'The 26-year-old New York native has yet to record a point in nine games this season, but is averaging nearly 19 minutes of ice time per outing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Bogosian out with knee injury
Sabres fall short against Toronto 2-1
'Buffalo is doing everything except getting the game-tying goal. Stop me if you have read this script before...' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short against Toronto 2-1
From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
'"I think we were hungry, obviously being down in the game and trying to cut that lead in half. [Andersen] played really well, just gotta take this one and make sure we're ready for Ottawa next."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Maple Leafs
Sabres' Bogosian has a sprained knee
'“His best games were last year for us when you saw a good skating, smooth guy, head up, good first pass with a real good offensive hockey instinct and that’s what you saw from him in training camp also. Bylsma added, “He’s played one game that maybe wasn’t his best game, but he’s shown in practice that he can be that great first pass and head up guy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Bogosian has a sprained knee
5 Observations: Leafs top Sabres 2-1
' Nelson made a few glaring turnovers — including one late in the second period that was hideous. To be fair, it’s Nelson’s first game of the season and only the eighth of his career but this is not how he is going to make a good first impression. With Zach Bogosian “out weeks” the Sabres will have to call up someone from Rochester — but that will likely be the teams seventh … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Leafs top Sabres 2-1
Sabres' defenseman Zach Bogosian "out for weeks" with MCL sprain
'Bogosian suffered the injury in the first period of the Sabres win over the Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defenseman Zach Bogosian “out for weeks” with MCL sprain
Frederik Andersen lifts Maple Leafs in win
'"Our game has been coming … how we need to play has been coming," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "Minus a stretch in the beginning of the second period, I thought we did a great job of getting to the offensive zone and playing in the offensive zone and working to get shots in the offensive zone. I think the shot total is a result of that."' … [Read more...] about Frederik Andersen lifts Maple Leafs in win
Offensive output not enough against Andersen, Leafs
'Sometimes it'd take a brick wall to stop that kind of barrage. All it took on Thursday was Frederik Andersen. The Toronto goalie was outstanding in his second-consecutive performance of 40 saves or more, this time stopping all but one of the 43 shots he faced in a 2-1 win for the Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Offensive output not enough against Andersen, Leafs
Friday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks sign Kyle Bonis to PTO (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage
The new faces of the NHL take center ice when Matthews and the Leafs visit Buffalo
'While Auston Matthews was handling two media scrums in Toronto on Tuesday, his linemate, William Nylander, created his own headline. The 20-year-old (and older brother of Sabres top draft choice Alexander Nylander, currently in Rochester) was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Month for October, leading all rookies with seven assists and 11 points in nine games.' … [Read more...] about The new faces of the NHL take center ice when Matthews and the Leafs visit Buffalo