'“Earlier in the day, Sam Reinhart violated a team policy, and the discipline was not playing in tonight’s game,” said Buffalo coach Dan Bylsma, who declined to elaborate on the infraction. “We’re going to move forward from here. Disappointing, but it happened and we dealt with it. We’re going to move on from here.”' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart benched entire game for violating Sabres policy
Archives for March 29, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Fan Appreciation; Eichel more dangerous
'The Sabres will offer $15 tickets for children with the purchase of a regularly priced 300 Level ticket ($54). Family packs with four tickets, four sodas, four hot dogs and four popcorns are available for $199, and hat packs featuring two 300 Level II tickets and a Sabres New Era cap can be purchased for $99.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Fan Appreciation; Eichel more dangerous
Quick hits: Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 1
'The Columbus goaltender made 40 saves Tuesday night to deal the Sabres a 3-1 loss in Nationwide Arena. Bobrovsky improved to 41-13-5, including 10-0-2 in his last 12 decisions.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Blue Jackets 3, Sabres 1
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart benched for violating team policy
'The benching came with a twist. Instead of simply scratching Reinhart, Bylsma dressed him and let the former second overall pick sit on the bench 60 minutes. Reinhart doesn’t receive credit for a game played because he never touched the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart benched for violating team policy
Wednesday's Columbus Coverage
Bobrovsky solid again, but rest of Jackets unhappy with effort (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets offense off track as season winds down (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets notebook | Savard's blocks aid Bobrovsky (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (NHL.com) Labatt Blue What We Learned: CBJ 3, BUF 1 (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage
Bobrovsky stops 41 shots as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1
'"We had the chances," said Buffalo's Ryan O'Reilly, who had an assist on Rodrigues' goal, his 14th point in the last 15 games. "The game was there for the taking. We didn't play hard enough in front of (Bobrovksy). He's a good goalie. If you give him the sight he's going to make a lot of saves. We have to be better."' … [Read more...] about Bobrovsky stops 41 shots as Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1
Jackets top Sabres to inch closer to Metro summit
'"You're not going to beat yourself up because you're not finding your best game," Foligno said. "But you still find a way to win and that's something this group's done really well."' … [Read more...] about Jackets top Sabres to inch closer to Metro summit
Sam Reinhart given 0 seconds of ice time after violating Sabres policy
'This benching occurs in the midst of there being rumours some of the players on the Sabres are unhappy with Byslma.' … [Read more...] about Sam Reinhart given 0 seconds of ice time after violating Sabres policy
Sabres forward Jack Eichel to throw out first pitch at Buffalo Bisons game
'Eichel will take to the mound at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo on April 6, when the Bisons face the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Jack Eichel to throw out first pitch at Buffalo Bisons game
Blue Jackets Top Sabres 3-1
'Sam Reinhart notably did not see any ice time during the game, but sat on the bench dressed in uniform for all 60 minutes. Following the game, Dan Bylsma noted that Reinhart did not play as a result of violating team policy earlier in the day.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Top Sabres 3-1
5 Observations: Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1
'Aside from a few turnover I've really liked Rodrigues game so far this season. I can see him playing down the middle on the Sabres fourth line next season if he continues to provide consistent two-way play.' … [Read more...] about 5 Observations: Blue Jackets beat Sabres 3-1
Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
'"We didn't play hard enough in front of him," Sabres center Ryan O'Reilly said. "He's a good goalie. If you give him sight, he's going to make a lot of saves."' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets top Sabres, alone in second place
Sabres fall short against Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets
'"Honestly, I think we were the better team today," Nilsson said. "We deserved to win but Bobrovsky played great for them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short against Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets