Canucks Game Day: Miller missing out on Buffalo homecoming (Vancouver Province)
Sabres, Canucks fighting to stay with playoff contenders (AP)
5 Minute Abbs: Canucks at Sabres (TSN)
Preview: Canucks at Sabres (NHL.com)
Archives for February 12, 2017
Sabres’ Kane shines in ‘Hockey Night’ spotlight
‘“Health-wise this is probably the best I’ve felt in the last number of years in terms of staying healthy, having some games and getting in a groove,” Kane said.’
Mike Harrington: For one period at least, Sabres put troubles against East aside
‘But now all of a sudden you’re talking two wins in three games, a visit from the Canucks Sunday night and a critical trip to Ottawa Tuesday. Now all of a sudden, the Sabres are only five points back of Toronto for a wild-card when it could have been nine.’
Sabres Notebook: Babcock mourns; Ryan Miller won’t play
‘The Sabres will host the Vancouver Canucks at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, with both teams finishing a back-to-back. Miller made 26 saves Saturday in a 4-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. Canucks coach Willie Desjardins said Miller and Jacob Markstrom would split the crease this weekend, which puts Markstrom in line to face the Sabres.’
Quick hits: Sabres 3, Maple Leafs 1
‘The Sabres have allowed at least 40 shots in three straight games.’
Inside the Sabres: When injured players skate, it’s Miller time
‘Dennis Miller, in charge of rehab and development in Buffalo’s performance department, skates with players as they return to health. The Sabres have praised his work and ingenuity, but the 47-year-old Buffalo native has a trait he likes better. “My best skill is running my mouth,” Miller said with a grin.’
Evander Kane helps push Sabres past Maple Leafs
‘Kane has 18 goals in his last 32 games, 17 at even strength. Remember, Kane broke four ribs opening night and struggled after returning. He didn’t score until Dec. 3, his 13th appearance.’
Toronto debut special for Sabres rookie Evan Rodrigues
‘“Watching ‘Hockey Night in Canada’ growing up, now playing, it’ll be a cool feeling,” Rodrigues said. “But I’m trying not to think about it too much and just prepare like any other game.”’
Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Veterans come up small as Leafs fall to Sabres (Toronto Sun)
JVR comes a long way (Toronto Sun)
Sabres take down Leafs with first-period flurry (Toronto Star)
Leafs miss another wake-up call in loss to Sabres (Toronto Star)
Slow start dooms Maple Leafs once again vs. Sabres (TSN)
Maple Leafs relying too heavily on skill during rough patch (Sportsnet)
Five Takeaways – Leafs vs. Sabres – 02/11/17 (MapleLeafs.com)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Eichel has three assists as Sabres hand Maple Leafs sixth loss in eight games
‘Often they were just outworked in their own zone and careless with the puck, the Sabres winning the lion’s share of battles and races. Toronto actually outshot Buffalo 13-10, but it was the visitors who drew the bulk of quality chances.’