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'The exact nature of Okposo's illness is unknown. According to Dan Bylsma, "Doctors have not come up with any answers. He’s sick and ill.”' … [Read more...] about Okposo Admitted to Buffalo General

'“For sure, I’ve tried to help them. I try to set them aside when I see certain things go on and try to help them. There’s a lot of young kids in that room that will be the future leaders, but they still have to grow and they will grow and it’s only through experience from what they see and what they’re around, the things that happen, that’s how they become leaders within the … [Read more...] about Gionta is helping to groom the next captain

'"Coming into this season on Day 1 when Jack [Eichel] got injured for the first 21 games, that certainly played a big part into it," Bylsma said with Howard Simon and Jeremy White in his final Tuesday visit on WGR. "I thought our team fought through the injuries, and Jack wasn't the only one. Evander [Kane] went down for three weeks with the broken ribs and Ryan [O'Reilly] was … [Read more...] about Bylsma reserved about his future with Sabres

'The whole thing seems to be bigger than just the players. Eichel said the NHL in the Olympics makes people aware of the game of hockey, “The Olympics is a great event, it’s something that the whole world looks forward to, so in terms of trying to grow our game, it could’ve been a good opportunity for us.” Eichel added, “I think it’s a good way to bring our country together and … [Read more...] about Many Sabres are disappointed with the NHL’s Olympic decision

'Evander Kane heads to the penalty box for retaliating. He whacks Jake Gardiner in the hands after being tripped up right in front of the referee. I am not blaming Kane for being upset and taking matters into his own hands.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs dominate Sabres 4-2

'Buffalo continues to dominate in the shots on goal and scoring chance categories, but it does not matter much when the score is in favor of the visitors. This stanza the shots are 13-4 in favor of the Sabres, yet they still trail by a goal.' … [Read more...] about Turnovers cost Sabres 4-2 against Islanders

'"[Smith] showed some jump, showed some niftiness. Made the nice read on stepping into the middle. Evander gave him the puck and then it turned into a 2-on-1. He made the nice play there. He showed that speed and quickness...both in the 2nd and the 3rd."' … [Read more...] about From the Locker Room: Sabres-Islanders

'Dan Bylsma’s team won two of the three games Ristolainen was out for, but the head coach said he was still missed, “He plays against the other team’s best players, power play, penalty killing and 25 to 27 minutes is a lot to miss and him coming back gives us a guy that does all those things for our team .”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen to return from suspension

'“It’s a coach’s decision, it’s a management decision, from my aspect I would’ve rather battled with my teammates, I don’t think five minutes in the morning is going to influence my preparation for the game, but it was a team stretch and I should’ve been on time.” The situation is over and Reinhart is back on the right wing with Jack Eichel. He said he’s received plenty of … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart said he was late due to a mistake

'Many teams were interested in the UMass-Lowell junior, but he had his reasons for picking the Sabres, “It kind of fits the person I am, I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa which is a blue collar city, played in Lowell and played in Austin, Minnesota. They’re all blue collar communities and they all play blue collar hockey and I think that’s what the Buffalo Sabres are about and I … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Smith has his first day in the NHL

'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

'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

'James Reimer again looks bad, allowing a short side goal to Marcus Foligno on a weak shot from the near side face-off dot, and Reto Berra will take over in goal. Sometimes it is just not your night. Jack Eichel will also pick up an asisst on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres double up Panthers 4-2

'The seating bowl has been emptying out with so many Leafs fans heading to the exits.' … [Read more...] about Eichel scores twice, Sabres thump Leafs 5-2

'“I’ve been playing with Risto for two years and he’s a pretty honest player. He had no history, he doesn’t jump, he doesn’t hit his head, it’s a broken play that he reads and he gets three games. There were other things that happened during that game that should’ve been a review too, but it just doesn’t happen, but certain teams in this league get the benefit of the doubt.”' … [Read more...] about The Sabres aren’t happy with Ristolainen’s suspension