'The Sabres certainly weren’t ready for the opening shift. Or the second. Or the third. Just fill in any number, and odds are great the Sabres weren’t ready for that shift.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pull disappearing act as Nylander makes debut
Archives for April 4, 2017
Sabres' Nylander gets early chance to show his skill
'“It’s kind of crazy that I’m going to play against my brother in my first game,” Nylander said before taking on William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs. “He’s helped me a lot since he came last year halfway through the season to the NHL. He’s just helping me try to develop as much in the AHL and just be ready when this moment comes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nylander gets early chance to show his skill
Mike Harrington: This was tank-era hideous hockey
'The Sabres were outshot, 18-2, in a first period that ended with them in a 3-0 hole. They gave up 33 shot attempts and took only 11. They lost 15 of 21 faceoffs. It was the kind of performance that gets coaches fired. The kind that gets GMs sent out the door too. The kind that should get the owner speaking out to apologize to the fans for the sham they've been sold.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: This was tank-era hideous hockey
Sabres Notebook: Toronto's trio of rookies making history
'According to Elias Sports, that makes the Toronto Maple Leafs the second team in NHL history to feature three rookies with 60-plus points joining the 1980-81 Quebec Nordiques.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Toronto’s trio of rookies making history
Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 2
'The Leafs built their advantage to 26-5 late in the second before heading to the break with a 29-8 edge.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 2
Sabres finally give No. 1 pick Alex Nylander a shot
'William Nylander (22-37) is tied with Mitch Marner (18-41) for second in team scoring on the Maple Leafs with 59 points behind rookie sensation Auston Matthews (38-28 – 66). The trio represent Toronto’s last three No. 1 picks (8, 4 and 1 overall) and have the Maple Leafs (38-24-15, 91 points) poised to make the playoffs for the first time in four years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally give No. 1 pick Alex Nylander a shot
Sabres implode early, lose to Maple Leafs
'There have been a lot of bad periods over the Sabres’ six-season playoff drought. It can be argued Monday’s was the worst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, lose to Maple Leafs
Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander debuts against Maple Leafs, brother
'“It’s kind of crazy I’m going to play against my brother my first game,” Nylander told more than 20 reporters prior to the Sabres’ 4-2 loss to the Leafs inside KeyBank Center. “I’m super excited, very pumped.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander debuts against Maple Leafs, brother
Quick start by Toronto sinks Sabres, 4-2
'Buffalo (32-35-21 overall – 76 points) had tallies from Ryan O’Reilly and Jack Eichel.' … [Read more...] about Quick start by Toronto sinks Sabres, 4-2
Matthews, Eichel weigh in on Olympics
'After the loss on Monday, Eichel didn’t mince his words about the NHL’s choice to skip South Korea. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” he said. “As a player who takes a lot of pride in representing his country and who’s done it before, I can only speak for myself. I think it’s something that the players and the NHL look forward to. As a young kid just breaking into the league … [Read more...] about Matthews, Eichel weigh in on Olympics
Sibling rivalry or brotherly love when Leafs square off against Sabres?
'“We’re brothers, and we always want to be better than each other,” William Nylander said after the morning skate. “It will be fun.”' … [Read more...] about Sibling rivalry or brotherly love when Leafs square off against Sabres?
Sabres' Franson pines for Toronto
'“Toronto was a dream come true for me. Everything about Toronto was a great experience, outside of the losing seasons. We don’t have a bad thing to say about our time in Toronto.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Franson pines for Toronto
It's Nylander versus Nylander as Leafs face Sabres
'The Nylander brothers will have their father, former NHLer Michael, in for the game. And William Nylander, who is a year older than his brother, said cost for the allotment of tickets for family will be absorbed by “the home guy (Alex).”' … [Read more...] about It’s Nylander versus Nylander as Leafs face Sabres
Cody Franson looks back on 4-1 collapse, would re-join Maple Leafs
'“For me, I think about it in the sense what would have changed in the summer following had we won that game,” Franson said Monday before his Buffalo Sabres hosted the Leafs. “We made a number of changes to the roster after that season. For myself, I was having a good playoff series, I had two goals in that game. I’ve always kind of had that ‘what if?’ kind of feeling, you … [Read more...] about Cody Franson looks back on 4-1 collapse, would re-join Maple Leafs
Tuesday's Toronto Coverage
Matthews scores 39th goal as Leafs slam Sabres (Toronto Sun) Matthews, Eichel weigh in on Olympics (Toronto Sun) Sibling rivalry or brotherly love when Leafs square off against Sabres? (Toronto Sun) Sabres' Franson pines for Toronto (Toronto Sun) Matthews adds a few more records to collection in Leafs’ win over Sabres (Toronto Star) It's Nylander versus Nylander as Leafs … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage