Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie on Ryan O’Reilly: “Jason Botterill and the Sabres simply didn’t get what they thought was fair value, they will still continue to try but he is due a big signing bonus July 1 and if BUF pays it there is a better chance than not he is in their lineup to start next season”
John Vogl: Sabres GM Jason Botterill on pending restricted free agent forward Sam Reinhart: “Our discussions with Craig Oster have been positive. I don’t view it as a difficult situation at all.