Millionaire pros acting like kids: Sabres, Penguins ready for Winter Classic
Published 12/31/2007 by Canadian Press at NHL.com News in English
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - The Buffalo Sabres were halfway through their practice on the rink in Ralph Wilson Stadium on Monday afternoon when coach Lindy Ruff canned the monotonous drills and let his players play shinny.
"I wanted them to get bac...
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