'As Sam Reinhart returned to the ice Thursday following a one-game benching, he clearly felt the punishment didn’t fit the crime.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart’s view on being late: Stuff happens
Archives for March 31, 2017
Sabres Notebook: Smith signs max deal; alumni auction
'“It just kind of fits the person I am,” the Sabres’ newest forward said Thursday. “I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, blue-collar city. I played in Lowell and played in Austin, Minn., all kind of blue-collar communities, and they all play blue-collar hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Notebook: Smith signs max deal; alumni auction
Sabres’ Sam Reinhart says misread text led to benching
'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
Sabres newcomer C.J. Smith believes Buffalo ‘fits the person I am’
'“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’
Sabres' Reinhart benched for arriving late to team stretch
'As it turns out, general manager Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma had changed the team's disciplinary policy only a day earlier. Previously, players would miss a power play if they were late for a team meeting. The decision to have players miss an entire game was instituted because not all see regular time on the power-play unit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart benched for arriving late to team stretch
Sabres sign UMass-Lowell forward C.J. Smith to 2-year deal
'Smith joined the Sabres for practice Thursday and could make his NHL debut Sunday when Buffalo hosts the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign UMass-Lowell forward C.J. Smith to 2-year deal
Sabres sign F Smith, assign D Austin to AHL
'Smith, who recorded 56 goals and 69 assists in 120 career contests, was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team in 2014-15 and to the league's All Tournament Teams in each of the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign F Smith, assign D Austin to AHL
Sabres' Reinhart said he was late due to a mistake
'“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
Sabres' Smith has his first day in the NHL
'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
Sabres' Reinhart on benching: "it was a tough one to swallow"
'"It's the coaches decision and it's a management decision," Reinhart said Thursday morning. "From my perspective, I would've rather battled it out with my teammates. You know, I don't think five minutes in the morning is going to influence my preparation for a game, but it was a team stretch, and I should've been on time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart on benching: “it was a tough one to swallow”
Sabres sign C.J. Smith to a two-year entry level contract
'If nothing else, Smith is another lottery ticket for General Manager Tim Murray. The good news -- the more lottery tickets you buy, the better your chance of eventually winning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign C.J. Smith to a two-year entry level contract
C.J. Smith wanted a blue collar town to match his blue collar play
'"Obviously I had some jitters," Smith said with a smile after his first practice. "It's a little different, you're not used to the bigger guys, more skilled guys, so I was a little anxious but I think I held my own out there."' … [Read more...] about C.J. Smith wanted a blue collar town to match his blue collar play
'Blue-collar' identity brought Smith to Buffalo
'"I think it just kind of fits the person I am," he said. "I grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, kind of a blue-collar city, played in Lowell and played in Austin, Minn. … all kind of blue-collar communities and they all play blue-collar hockey. I think that's what the Buffalo Sabres are about and I think I kind of fit their identity."' … [Read more...] about ‘Blue-collar’ identity brought Smith to Buffalo
Sabres sign forward Smith
'Smith (5'11", 185 lbs., 12/1/1994) signs with the Sabres after completing his third season with the UMass Lowell River Hawks (Hockey East). In 2016-17, he tied for eighth among NCAA skaters with 23 goals and ranked 12th with 51 points. Smith was also named the Hockey East Tournament MVP after leading the tournament with eight points (4+4) in five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Smith