Archives for September 14, 2016

'O'Reilly will replace Dallas Stars standout Tyler Seguin, who has been ruled out due to a knee injury. O'Reilly becomes the fourth Sabres player to make the tourney, joining Jack Eichel (Team North America), Rasmus Ristolainen (Finland) and Dmitry Kulikov (Russia). Goaltender Robin Lehner was chosen to play for Sweden but elected to withdraw from the tournament to remain in … [Read more...] about O’Reilly added to Team Canada roster for World Cup

'O’Reilly has won the last two gold medals representing Canada at the world championship. The 25-year-old was the Sabres’ lone NHL All-Star last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly added to Canada’s World Cup roster

'"Any time your country calls, it's a great honor and is something every kid from Canada dreams about getting the chance to do," Seguin said in a statement put out by the Dallas Stars, his NHL team. "While I'm upset that I don't get the opportunity to play, I understand the situation Team Canada is in with a short tournament."' … [Read more...] about Team Canada adds O’Reilly to replace injured Seguin

'In 35 World Championship games for Team Canada, the Sabre has 7 goals and 19 assists for 26 points. On the past two goal medal wining teams he has 19 points in 20 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ O’Reilly added to Team Canada

'I think Foligno has similar numbers this year to what we saw last season. If he’s not playing with Larsson and Gionta the numbers will likely drop -- but if he’s still consistent in the Sabres end he’ll earn his new contract. His long term future with the organization remains up in the air, but I expect to see Foligno in blue and gold for two more seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 Talents in 2016: No. 18 – LW Marcus Foligno