'Good for Dan Bylsma, good for Tim Murray. As for Sam Reinhart? Tough break. Learn from it, kid.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: Benching of Sam Reinhart was the right call (and the only call)
Archives for March 2017
Report: Sabres to sign college free agent C.J. Smith
'Smith, a 22-year-old winger, compiled 56 goals and 125 points in 120 games with the River Hawks, including 41 appearances this season. Notre Dame eliminated UMass Lowell from the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Report: Sabres to sign college free agent C.J. Smith
Former Bruin Smith signs pro deal with Buffalo Sabres
'"I wouldn't be here if not for my time in Austin," Smith said over the phone from Buffalo today. "(Former Bruins coaches) Chris (Tok) and Jamie (Huffman) played a huge role. They taught me how to be the player I am today."' … [Read more...] about Former Bruin Smith signs pro deal with Buffalo Sabres
Sabres to ink college star CJ Smith
'The junior from Des Moines, Iowa scored 51 points in 41 games for the River Hawks this season, including a team-high 23 goals. Smith was named the most valuable player of this year's Hockey East tournament after scoring four goals and registering eight points in five games played. UMass-Lowell ended up beating Sabres prospects Casey Fitzgerald and Christopher Brown and Boston … [Read more...] about Sabres to ink college star CJ Smith
Sabres expected to land UMass-Lowell's leading goal scorer C.J. Smith
'Smith finished this season with 51 points [23G, 28A] in 41 games played. In his three years at UMass-Lowell the Des Moines, Iowa native averaged more than a point-per-game, scoring 56 goals and adding 69 assists [125 points] in 120 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expected to land UMass-Lowell’s leading goal scorer C.J. Smith
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
A dream come true for Brady Austin (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Sam Reinhart benched entire game for violating Sabres policy
'“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
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