Sabres want to rely on star Ryan O’Reilly less this seasonSource: Olean Times Herald ‘He skates hard minutes, killing penalties and constantly taking faceoffs. He took 1,790 draws in 71 games last season, a whopping 25.6 per outing.’ Related posts: Ryan O’Reilly grateful for NHL All-Star berth, opportunity with Sabres Niemi, Stars shut out Sabres; Benn scores two goals Ryan O’Reilly’s status in doubt for game Connolly continues to draw blanks on faceoffs Sabres star Ryan O’Reilly frustrated by long slump