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'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

'During practice Kulikov played with Jake McCabe while Nick Deslauriers was with Zach Bogosian. Deslauriers used to be a defenseman in the AHL, but Bylsma said he won’t start there during a game, “It would happen in a game for sure if he was playing forward and we get down to three of four defensemen. He has certainly practiced there and that’s his natural position from years … [Read more...] about Sabres get three players back to practice

'According to Article 18.12 of the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Sabres can appeal Ristolainen's suspension to the commissioner only. If the commissioner feels the appeal needs to move to a hearing, the process will move forward. If Bettman upholds the league's decision, then the suspension will stand with no further appeals available.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen suspended three games

'“I tried to hit him, obviously he didn’t get the puck so that’s unfortunate and it’s too bad he got injured.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ristolainen practiced before his hearing

'Ristolainen, 22, has never been fined or suspended in his four-year NHL career with the Sabres. Ristolainen leads the team with points for a defenseman (44), and is also fifth in the league in average ice-time per game at 26:42 per game. Ristolainen has yet to miss a game this season for the Sabres, and has played in 161 consecutive games since the 2014-15 season.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen to have hearing with NHL Player Safety

'The Sabres are a defenseman down, and it is their best one as Rasmus Ristloainen is ejected from the game. He lined up Jake Guentzel for a hit and the forward was laid out by Ristolainen. The referees seem to overreact to the injury that Guentzel siffered and issue a five minute major penalty and a game misconduct to the Buffalo defenseman. I can see a minor for interference … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Penguins 3-1

'Murray still has a job to do with the season nearing its end. "Well, I think we all get judged every game through the season," Murray said. "I'll be evaluated by ownership at the end of the year and the players and coaches will be evaluated by me at the end of the year. I think the season has to run its course, at the end of your season you have a sit down with your players. … [Read more...] about Murray: “We recognize where we have to get better”

'"Jack's been an 18 and 19 year old in the league. He's in development and [is working] on his game, and that's been a process," said Bylsma with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Tuesday morning on WGR. "His defensive play, his responsibilities on both sides of the puck and his responsibilities on faceoffs is significantly [better] than he was a year and a half ago. That's been … [Read more...] about Bylsma: Eichel’s two-way development has been a process

'Jack Eichel and Matt Moulson both scored power play goals and Robin Lehner made 34 saves to lift the Sabres over the Red Wings on Monday 2-1. The win marked Buffalo's second in a row following Friday's shootout victory in Anaheim. Lehner was strong down the stretch, especially in the 3rd period, stopping all 18 Detroit shots. Brady Austin, making his NHL debut, played 15:37 … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold Off Red Wings 2-1

'Casey Nelson gets his third call up this season. In nine games he had no points, but in 45 games with Rochester, he has four goals and nine assists for 13 points.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres recall two defensemen

'Ennis only has four goals and five assists for nine points in 41 games. That would give him just eight goals over an 82 game schedule and of course, he’s frustrated, “It doesn’t get any more frustrating than that, it’s been a tough go, but there’s a lot worse things in life, you’ve got to work yourself out of any rut you’re in, you’ve got to work yourself out of any situation … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis enjoys his new line

'Buffalo came one round within tying its franchise record for most rounds in a shootout (11 on 1/9/10 vs. Colorado). The Sabres remain on the road for Monday's matchup at Detroit before returning home to face the Penguins on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Ducks in Marathon Shootout 2-1