Olean Times Herald

'“The coaches can only do so much,” O’Reilly said. “We’re the ones on the ice, we’re the ones playing the game. When it comes down to it, it’s our responsibility. I’m a big piece of that and other guys (are), too. You can’t run to him to take the fall. It’s a lot of us. We’ve all kind of let it slip here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ryan O’Reilly sick of losing: ‘It’s getting exhausting’

'“Later on in my career, (I’m) more of a depth guy, but (I’m) still playing some really valuable minutes for the team,” said Ott, one of five players the Canadiens acquired before the deadline.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Steve Ott ready for playoff run with Canadiens

'“It’s a little bit disappointing … as a player who takes pride in representing his country and who’s done it before,” he said. “I think I can only speak for myself, I think it’s something the players in the NHL look forward to, and as a young kid just breaking into the league, it’s something I definitely watched growing up and looked forward to every year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players think NHL should stay in Olympics

'“There’s 19,000 people here,” he said. “I’m sure that if we were in other cities it wouldn’t be the same case. You got to appreciate that as a player. It’s a lot better than coming here to an empty building.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres grateful for fans’ rabid support

'There have been a lot of bad periods over the Sabres’ six-season playoff drought. It can be argued Monday’s was the worst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres implode early, lose to Maple Leafs

'“It’s kind of crazy I’m going to play against my brother my first game,” Nylander told more than 20 reporters prior to the Sabres’ 4-2 loss to the Leafs inside KeyBank Center. “I’m super excited, very pumped.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Alexander Nylander debuts against Maple Leafs, brother

'“The second period’s kind of indicative of how the game went,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. “We had 15 shots and they had one (halfway through), but their one was the breakaway Ho-Sang scored on. The third period was very similar.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie C.J. Smith contributes in Sabres’ loss to Islanders

'In his first North American pro season, Nylander has nine goals, 27 points and a minus-20 ratings in 62 AHL games. Nylander has four goals and eight points in his last 18 outings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could recall prospect Alexander Nylander from Amerks

'“I don’t like resting,” he said this morning inside HarborCenter. “Obviously, I can’t say it didn’t feel good. I got some good sleep, a couple days off. So I feel really fresh right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to welcome Rasmus Ristolainen back to lineup

'“(I’ve) really kind of noted his puck skills and his tenaciousness on the puck,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said of Smith. “He’s not a big guy. He’s not going to be fooling anyone out there with his size. I’ve liked the way in practices he’s competed on pucks and been tenacious on pucks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie C.J. Smith ready for NHL debut

'“Somebody establishing himself as a very dependable, responsible defensive (player) without negotiating offense, there’s no question they’re going to have opportunities to go forward,” Bazin told the Times Herald by phone Thursday, hours after Smith inked his entry-level deal.' … [Read more...] about Commitment to defense helped C.J. Smith reach Sabres

'Did Reinhart try to convince Bylsma and Murray to let him play? “A little bit,” he said. “I wanted to let them know (expletive) happens. Sorry to swear. I didn’t sleep in. … I misread a text.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Sam Reinhart says misread text led to benching

'“There’s a … young core in here that’s going to grow this program,” Smith said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer C.J. Smith believes Buffalo ‘fits the person I am’

'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

'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