Olean Times Herald

'“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

'“It was an emotional night,” Gionta said. “(It was) a great thing the organization did and my teammates being a part of it was pretty special. Seeing my family out there was pretty emotional. I’m just happy to get through it and have them share in the moment.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres reward captain Brian Gionta with win over Panthers

'“That’s a huge, huge honor in this league, a huge milestone and accomplishment,” Sabres winger Marcus Foligno said. “A thousand games in the NHL is rare.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Brian Gionta honored for 1,000th game

'How old is Gionta? The Greece native made his NHL debut in the New Jersey Devils’ 2-1 road win against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 30, 2001. That was 5,566 days ago. Gionta’s teammate Jack Eichel was only 5 years old then.' … [Read more...] about 1,000-game milestone special for Sabres captain Brian Gionta

'“His two practices last week were the best he’s looked, and in the game, he also had the opportunity to also be on the power play,” he said. “He looked real good running that power play with Jack up top, making the pass and scoring the goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dmitry Kulikov turns corner

'The Sabres, whose rebuild was supposed to be ahead of Toronto’s, trail their fiercest rival by 11 points. Still, perhaps they take some solace in continuing the Leafs’ run of futility here.' … [Read more...] about Sabres silence Toronto fans, beat Maple Leafs