'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
Archives for April 2017
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
Maple Leafs beat Sabres 4-2, close in on playoff spot
'"They were hungrier," Eichel said. "They wanted it more than us."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs beat Sabres 4-2, close in on playoff spot
Sabres call up top prospect Alexander Nylander
'Alexander Nylander was selected with the eighth pick in last year's draft and has nine goals and 18 assists in 62 games with Rochester. The forward also had five goals and seven assists representing Sweden at the world junior championships to finish tied with a tournament-leading 12 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up top prospect Alexander Nylander
Quick burst guides Maple Leafs past Sabres
'It was one of the worst games of the year for the Sabres and by far their worst start of the season. Not only did Buffalo surrender three quick goals to open the game, but the Sabres were outshot 18-2 in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Quick burst guides Maple Leafs past Sabres
Sabres recall F Nylander
'In 62 games for Rochester this season, the 6-foot-1, 180-pound Nylander leads all team rookies with nine goals and 18 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Nylander
Maple Leafs dominate Sabres 4-2
'Evander Kane heads to the penalty box for retaliating. He whacks Jake Gardiner in the hands after being tripped up right in front of the referee. I am not blaming Kane for being upset and taking matters into his own hands.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs dominate Sabres 4-2