Injuries pile up in Sabres-Leafs game with Franson, Booth, Kaleta and Larsson out
TORONTO – Maple Leafs defenceman Cody Franson appeared to injure his left leg on Sunday night as Toronto hosted the Buffalo Sabres in pre-season play.
Franson was shoved from behind by Sabres forward Torrey Mitchell behind the Toronto net at 11:15 of the third.
Franson had to be helped off the ice and did not return.
The Leafs also announced that forward David Booth suffered a lower body injury and would not return.
Buffalo lost a pair of bodies in the first.
Patrick Kaleta took a Morgan Rielly slap shot to the face at 11:32 of the opening period.
Sabres Johan Larsson skated into the elbow of an unsuspecting Petter Granberg and headed for the dressing room with a minute left in the first.
Neither Buffalo player returned.
News from © The Canadian Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.