Sabres sign UMass-Lowell forward C.J. Smith to 2-year dealSource: AP ‘Smith joined the Sabres for practice Thursday and could make his NHL debut Sunday when Buffalo hosts the New York Islanders.’ Related posts: Report: Sabres add free agent forward Smith from UMass-Lowell Sabres expected to land UMass-Lowell’s leading goal scorer C.J. Smith Sabres sign forward Smith Sabres sign UMass Lowell D Ruhwedel Sabres sign C.J. Smith to a two-year entry level contract