'Luukkonen made 25 saves in two periods, but didn't distinguish himself on the three goals he allowed in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-2 win over the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Observations: Quick strikes in second against Luukkonen send Leafs past Sabres
Archives for September 28, 2023
It's a change-of-pace preseason game for Sabres in rural Ontario vs. Leafs
'“I didn’t sign for any of the Leafs fans,” joked Sabres defenseman and London native Jacob Bryson. “It was awesome. A lot of kids out there. I think I went down the whole line. We had time and it was fun to do that. Not every day you get to walk down the red carpet like that. So it was a fun experience, a first for me.”' … [Read more...] about It’s a change-of-pace preseason game for Sabres in rural Ontario vs. Leafs
My View: No one person exemplifies Buffalo Sabres hockey more than Rick Jeanneret
'With all due respect to Tim Horton, Rick Martin, René Robert, Ted Darling and all former Sabres players, broadcasters and personnel that have since passed on, Rick Jeanneret’s passing is the most significant in the history of this franchise to date. No one person exemplifies what Buffalo Sabres hockey is more than Jeanneret. He brought you out of your seat when you were just … [Read more...] about My View: No one person exemplifies Buffalo Sabres hockey more than Rick Jeanneret
Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen confident after long stint in Buffalo
'Right now, he’s fighting with Levi, 21, and Comrie, 28, for playing time during training camp. The Sabres will almost certainly keep two goalies after utilizing three much of last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen confident after long stint in Buffalo
Thursday's Toronto Coverage
Good time for Timmins run, but Klingberg hurt in Leafs win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) After Klingberg goes down, Timmins steps up for Leafs in pre-season win (TSN) 'Unbelievable': Maple Leafs' bubble man Conor Timmins lights up pre-season (Sportsnet) Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News) Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Timmins has two goals, two assists to lead Maple Leafs over Sabres
'Defencemen Jeremy Davies and Henri Jokiharju scored goals for Buffalo (2-1).' … [Read more...] about Timmins has two goals, two assists to lead Maple Leafs over Sabres
Sabres drop first preseason game against Maple Leafs
'The Buffalo Sabres lost their first preseason game on Wednesday night, as the Toronto Maple Leafs got the last laugh, 5-2, in the 2023 Kraft Hockeyville matchup at the Joe Thornton Community Centre in St. Thomas, Ontario.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop first preseason game against Maple Leafs
Sabres get badly outshot is preseason loss to Toronto
'It was a rough outing for Owen Power as he got walked for a breakaway goal and then just over a minute later, he didn’t realize Max Domi was coming out of the penalty box and he scored on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get badly outshot is preseason loss to Toronto
Sabres enjoying playing 2023 Kraft Hockeyville game against Maple Leafs
'"I signed a few Leafs jerseys, which I wasn’t too pleased about, but I couldn’t say no to the kids," said Cozens jokingly on Wednesday. "But putting myself in their position, no matter what team you cheer for, anytime you get to see an NHL player, it’s pretty cool.' … [Read more...] about Sabres enjoying playing 2023 Kraft Hockeyville game against Maple Leafs
4 check: Sabre youths thriving in preseason
'Devon Levi transformed from prized prospect into Buffalo’s top goaltender in matter of seven starts late last season. The 21-year-old showed no signs of rookie regression in his first preseason game, making 19 saves in two shutout periods against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: Sabre youths thriving in preseason
Sabres fall to Leafs in Kraft Hockeyville game
'Luukkonen gave up three goals on 28 shots. Michael Houser gave up two goals on 13 shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Leafs in Kraft Hockeyville game
Kraft Hockeyville 2023 ‘an incredible moment’ for West Lorne
'"We're overlooked so often," said Maryjo Tait, one of many community volunteers. "Three communities use our arena and sometimes we operate like we're separate, but we're really not. We're all together and this was the thing that kind of brought us all together. It has shown us that it's the first step that we can keep working together as one for all our residents."' … [Read more...] about Kraft Hockeyville 2023 ‘an incredible moment’ for West Lorne
Luukkonen, Sabres focused on preseason process, not Hockeyville loss
'Each preseason game has featured a lineup with few repeats on the roster from game to game. Only one player who played in a 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, forward Brett Murray, was in the lineup against Toronto, and three players from the game Wednesday will be in the lineup against Pittsburgh: forward prospect Aleksandr Kisakov, defenseman Jacob Bryson and … [Read more...] about Luukkonen, Sabres focused on preseason process, not Hockeyville loss
West Lorne opens ‘Hockeyville Lane' to welcome Maple Leafs, Sabres
'"It shows they have it in them that they want to be the best and succeed," said Sabres television analyst Rob Ray, Buffalo's NHL alumni representative. "This is not an easy thing to win, and it takes a lot of commitment from everybody."' … [Read more...] about West Lorne opens ‘Hockeyville Lane’ to welcome Maple Leafs, Sabres
Sabres fall short against Maple Leafs in Kraft Hockeyville game
'Defensemen Jeremy Davies and Henri Jokiharju scored for Buffalo while Lukas Rousek, Dylan Cozens, and Victor Olofsson each picked up helpers in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short against Maple Leafs in Kraft Hockeyville game