Ruff sends Tallinder, Afinogenov to bench : Sports : The Buffalo News
Ruff sends Tallinder, Afinogenov to bench : Sports : The Buffalo News (flag)
www.buffalonews.com — Sabres call up Mancari Some big changes are in store for the Buffalo Sabres' lineup when they meet the Philadelphia Flyers tonight in HSBC Arena. Up from Portland is right winger Mark Mancari and in from the scratch list is defenseman Nathan Paetsch. Sentenced to seats in the press box are two ...
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Ruff Benches Two Sabres
KK Hockey — ... list is defenseman Nathan Paetsch. Sentenced to seats in the press box are two longtime regulars—defenseman Henrik Tallinder and winger Maxim Afinogenov. “Part of it is production and part of it is defensive play,” Ruff said. “Play away from the puck is important and those stats aren’t very good and his stats offensively aren’t very good. I’ve told the players I’m not going the easy route anymore.” read on

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