'"I thought he was one of our best forwards," Sabres coach Phil Housley said. "He looked very comfortable, he fit right in. He was on the puck, he was making plays. He was trying to make a difference tonight."' … [Read more...] about Reinhart tallies 2 points in preseason debut vs. Leafs
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Smith, Thompson adding to Sabres' offensive talent pool
'The Sabres suffered a 5-3 preseason loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night in Scotiabank Arena but the game was punctuated by highlight-reel goals from C.J. Smith and Tage Thompson, wingers who are on the bubble to make the NHL club or figure to be key components of the Rochester Amerks to start the season.' … [Read more...] about Smith, Thompson adding to Sabres’ offensive talent pool
The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 3
'The Leafs have already announced their lineup for the teams' rematch Saturday in KeyBank Center (7 p.m., MSG, Radio 550) and it features the likes of Auston Matthews, Patrick Marleau and starting goaltender Frederik Andersen. The Sabres are expected to field mostly an NHL lineup, with expected participants including Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin and Rasmus … [Read more...] about The Wraparound: Maple Leafs 5, Sabres 3
Sabres’ Alexander Nylander enjoying strong camp
'“I thought that (the Nylander) line was really a difference-maker,” Housley said this morning. “But tonight, it’s a combination we’re just looking to put people in different places to get an evaluation. But I like the makeup of that line. They’re young, they’re fast, they’re skilled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Alexander Nylander enjoying strong camp
Sabres implode early, rally in loss to Maple Leafs
'So watching the Maple Leafs score on their first two shots and three of their first eight in the opening 3:42 of Friday’s preseason tilt had to be concerning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, rally in loss to Maple Leafs
Sabres-Maple Leafs rivalry should start heating up
'The teams don’t play a regular-season game until Dec. 4, but then play three times between Feb. 24 and March 20.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Maple Leafs rivalry should start heating up
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Tavares scores in pre-season home debut, Hyman hurt as Leafs beat Sabres (Toronto Sun) Sabres-Maple Leafs rivalry should start heating up (Toronto Sun) Simmons: Rasmus 'The Sandman' Sandin more than a sleeper for Leafs future (Toronto Sun) Marner, Tavares adjusting to penalty-killing roles with the Leafs (Toronto Sun) Tavares-Marner combo looks like a winner in preseason … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
John Tavares scores twice as Maple Leafs down Sabres
'Andrew Oglevie, C.J. Smith and Tage Thompson replied for the Sabres. Linus Ullmark made 27 stops in taking the loss.' … [Read more...] about John Tavares scores twice as Maple Leafs down Sabres
Maple Leafs ride fast start to 5-3 win over Sabres
'The goals came early and often -- four in the first 3:42 to be exact -- resulting in a quick 3-1 lead for the Maple Leafs. Buffalo actually opened the scoring only 30 seconds in on Andrew Oglevie's 1st goal of the preseason, but Ron Hainsey responded only 18 seconds later. Just 23 seconds after Hainsey tied from the point, Pierre Engvall beat Linus Ullmark for the 2-1 lead. … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs ride fast start to 5-3 win over Sabres
Sabres start slow, but some players showed well in Toronto loss
'Brendan Guhle is only 21 and has not had a good preseason at all. He was weak in front of Linus Ullmark when Chris Mueller simply lifted his stick and scored. You can't be that casual and expect to stay in the NHL. He also is not fighting to get himself free of checkers who are taking his ice away from him immediately. Don’t get me wrong, I still think Guhle is going to be an … [Read more...] about Sabres start slow, but some players showed well in Toronto loss
Sabres fall to Leafs 5-3
'Oglevie continued his strong performance dating all the way back to the Prospects Challenge, finding the back of the net 40 seconds into the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Leafs 5-3
Sabres respond to slow start, but fall short in Toronto
'"We were off to a really good start," the goaltender said. "And then it turned into a bad start."' … [Read more...] about Sabres respond to slow start, but fall short in Toronto
After long process and long flights, Reinhart thrilled with return to the ice
'"Ideally you're always getting it done for the start of training camp," said General Manager Jason Botterill. "But the fact we kept the dialogue going, there was no boycott from either side ... was probably the reason we came to a deal now versus having to wait until the start of the season. Both sides realized the importance of a young player being part of training camp with … [Read more...] about After long process and long flights, Reinhart thrilled with return to the ice
Sabres Notebook: Bogosian back after brief absence; Sheary could play in opener
'"Coming back from a major surgery, you're trying to check off all the boxes and I think it's just precautionary stuff," Bogosian said. "They had a plan in place to get me back to playing. There's certain stages you have go to through coming back from surgery even thought I got it a long time ago."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Bogosian back after brief absence; Sheary could play in opener
Sabres goalie Scott Wedgewood: 'I think I can be a No. 1 in this league'
'The Sabres clearly believe Wedgewood, 26, played better than his statistics would indicate. “They kind of spoke to me on my level and how I felt,” said Wedgewood, a third-round pick by the New Jersey Devils in 2010. “What they had (seen) was similar to what me and my agent, goalie coach and personal development people in my tight circle felt as well.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Scott Wedgewood: ‘I think I can be a No. 1 in this league’