‘Conor Sheary, Jimmy Vesey, Zemgus Girgensons, Johan Larsson and recently acquired Michael Frolik are unrestricted free agents. Evan Rodrigues, who asked out around the new year, is a restricted free agent. So is defenseman Brandon Montour, who might have to be dangled to get a quality forward.’
Archives for February 17, 2020
The Wraparound: Buffalo Sabres 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2
‘The Sabres (27-24-8) won their third straight game and improved to 4-1 over a five-game stretch for the first time since October.’
Jack Eichel tells Maple Leafs fans to sit down after scoring in Sabres win
‘“You guys can make your own assumptions on it,” Eichel replied when asked about the hand gesture.’
Sabres notes: Marcus Johansson looks good following position switch
‘“I’m used to (wing), I think,” said Johansson, who returned for Sunday’s 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at KeyBank Center following a one-game absence. “But, I mean, I like both (positions), it doesn’t really matter. But I think I’ve just played it a lot more over the last few years.”’
Monday’s Toronto Coverage
Leafs’ effort is poor in loss to Sabres (Toronto Sun)
Leafs recall Egor Korshkov, Mason Marchment (Toronto Sun)
‘This is the worst we’ve been in a really long time’ — Keefe’s Leafs no match for rested Sabres (Toronto Star)
School of rock — How Leafs GM Kyle Dubas and the Arkells’ Max Kerman found perfect harmony (Toronto Star)
Leafs turn in ugly performance, losing to Sabres on the road (Toronto Globe and Mail)
Lethargic Maple Leafs miss chance to gain ground in playoff race (Sportsnet)
Photo gallery (NHL.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Sabres score 3 third-period goals in 5-2 win over Toronto
‘“We were desperate,” said Eichel of a team that has won three straight following a 1-5-1 skid during which Buffalo was drawing boos from its own fans. “We’re starting to get the confidence going again in the room. And I think that’s everything.”’
Strong 3rd Period Sends Sabres Past Leafs 5-2
‘Right from the faceoff, the Sabres were all over the Leafs, and they didn’t really let up for most of the night. Yep, you read that right.’
Sabres show the intensity in their 5-2 win over Toronto
‘Colin Miller again proved to be an offensive threat for the Sabres along the blue line. The defenseman had a hand directly in both of the Sabres second period goals. His shot from the point on the first tally missed the net, but Johan Larsson was there and able to slide the puck into an open net with Andersen out of position.’
Monstrous third period propels Sabres to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
‘Johan Larsson, and the entire LOG line for that matter (yes, we’re back to that nickname), always seem to be in front of the net. There were possessions where all three of them crowded around there waiting for defensemen to put the puck on net.’
Sabres Score 3 in 91 Seconds, Take Down Toronto 5-2
‘Each Sabres line tallied at least one goal on the night. With the win, Buffalo now has won three in a row, and four of their last five. The Sabres look to keep their win streak alive Tuesday night when they travel to Ottawa.’