Leafs fall to Sabres in pre-season game as Neuvirth makes debut (Toronto Sun) There’s a lot on the line for Leafs Nylander and Johnsson (Toronto Star) Explaining the Maple Leafs’ plan for Spezza and Gauthier (Sportsnet) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage
Archives for September 2019
Victor Olofsson's 2nd goal seals it late in the 3rd period
'The third period saw a goaltender change for the Leafs as Michael Hutchinson saw more time against the Sabres. The two teams went about half a period without any scoring until Sam Reinhart threw a nice cross-ice pass to Jimmy Vesey for a breakaway. He sniped Hutchinson glove side to put the Sabres ahead. Around two minutes later, Jake Muzzin deposited Victor Olofsson into the … [Read more...] about Victor Olofsson’s 2nd goal seals it late in the 3rd period
Sabres' Marcus Johansson will get more time at center
'I thought the new Sabre did a pretty good job in between Victor Olofsson and Ramus Asplund. The Swedes seem to communicate well until midway through the third period when Olofsson was deposited into the Leaf bench by Jake Muzzin and Trevor Moore scored.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Marcus Johansson will get more time at center
Three Observations: Krueger's philosophy, the Sabres' power play, and Johansson's role
'Eichel and Reinhart stayed together and were joined by former New York Ranger Jimmy Vesey on the left wing. Skinner, meanwhile, was on a line with seventh overall pick Dylan Cozens and Evan Rodrigues. It's early, and lines are always subject to change, but Krueger has stayed dedicated to his original plan.' … [Read more...] about Three Observations: Krueger’s philosophy, the Sabres’ power play, and Johansson’s role
Olofsson’s two goals powers Sabres past Leafs
'The two fan bases were also in the spirit, trying to over power one another with their “Let’s Go Buffalo!” and “Go Leafs Go!” chants.' … [Read more...] about Olofsson’s two goals powers Sabres past Leafs
4 Storylines to watch as the Sabres wrap up the preseason
'Pressed again on whether Johansson will see more time at center before the regular season, Krueger responded, “I believe we’ll be looking at another game of that. It gives us an exciting option to put the lineup in a different color. I think we all know that the depth through the center helps us and we’re leaning towards giving him another look that way.”' … [Read more...] about 4 Storylines to watch as the Sabres wrap up the preseason
'Dangerous' Olofsson scores twice in preseason win over Leafs
'"Victor is just permanently dangerous," Krueger said. "He's a shooter, which we saw twice today. In practice we've been watching it. We've seen it in the other games already. He's a threat all the time."' … [Read more...] about ‘Dangerous’ Olofsson scores twice in preseason win over Leafs
Dylan Cozens keeps raising eyebrows as Sabres fall to Leafs
'"It's interesting how somebody with that much skill and personality is able to adjust in such a short period of time," said coach Ralph Krueger. "He started camp a little tentative and hesitant, and the last few days we noticed it already in practice that he was opening up a little bit and just playing his game. Tonight, we saw a confirmation of that and what his ability is. … [Read more...] about Dylan Cozens keeps raising eyebrows as Sabres fall to Leafs
John Gilmour trying to show Sabres he can make an impact without the puck
'"It's nice with the puck but we need to first of all get a strong defensive foundation here, which we could then explode out of hopefully," Krueger continued. "John shows that potential, so we're excited to work with him here and seeing him in action again today."' … [Read more...] about John Gilmour trying to show Sabres he can make an impact without the puck
‘Full-time job’ eating helped Sabres’ Tage Thompson pack on muscle
'“I was probably eating five square meals a day with snacks in between,” Thompson said in Buffalo before the Sabres traveled to Scotiabank Arena.' … [Read more...] about ‘Full-time job’ eating helped Sabres’ Tage Thompson pack on muscle
Conor Sheary knows consistency must improve to help Sabres
'“I take away that just because I had a down year I don’t think I lost my game in this league and I don’t think I’m as effective anymore,” Sheary said after the Sabres prepared for their preseason game against the Maple Leafs. “I’ve proved that over … the course of my career.' … [Read more...] about Conor Sheary knows consistency must improve to help Sabres
Coach Krueger aims for Sabres' stability
'“The scores are really secondary,” Krueger said after Friday’s 3-0 shutout at Scotiabank Arena. “I’m very, very pleased with the willingness to conform to what we’re doing. We have a whole new coaching staff, we have all kinds of new principles and concepts going in. We’re going up against teams very comfortable in their skin and have had successful seasons in the past … [Read more...] about Coach Krueger aims for Sabres’ stability
Saturday's Toronto Coverage
Nylander shows plenty of jump in Maple Leafs' pre-season victory against Sabres (Toronto Sun) Coach Krueger aims for Sabres' stability (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs break the ice with first pre-season win on a big night for the Matthews line (Toronto Star) Rasmus Sandin is the coolest kid and just might graduate to the Maple Leafs’ defence at 19 (Toronto Star) Shanahan’s Maple … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage
Nylander, Matthews dominate as Leafs down Sabres 3-0 for first pre-season win
'Toronto was second-best for most of the game's first 10 minutes, but grabbed a 1-0 lead at 9:48 of the opening period on the power play. Matthews saw his initial shot blocked before Kenny Agostino whipped a quick backhand from the side of the net that went under Ullmark and right to Johnsson.' … [Read more...] about Nylander, Matthews dominate as Leafs down Sabres 3-0 for first pre-season win
Sabres' Cozens shines in Toronto
'The one negative is faceoffs. He won just one-of-11 draws. Cozens really has a long ways to go when it comes to that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cozens shines in Toronto