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buffalonews.com - 10/23/2009
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Martin Biron is a
confident guy, but doubts started to invade his brain....
He had 59 wins over the previous two seasons, plus solid playoff performances. At 32 years old, he was still in his prime for an NHL goalie.
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Ex-Sabres are given the business
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Empty Netter Assists - 10-20-09
Empty Netters —
Penguins
-Sidney Crosby (above) keeps getting better in the faceoff circle.
-Will Crosby's new curve on his stick take away from his passing game?
-Welcome back Maxime Talbot.
-Shelly Anderson chatted with some of yinz. Here's the transcript.
-Thanks to Jay McKee, Dan Bylsma's about to get wet. (PG+)
-As much as we hate to give Versus some free advertising, here' the network's snazzy advertisement with Sidney Crosby at the end:
-What ever happened to that Stanley Cup hangover? ...
The Limit
The Goose's Roost —
by Ryan
Just eight games in, the Sabres have found the season’s signature moment.
It’s hard to talk about Tyler Myers effectively. The hype surrounding the 19-year-old is only matched by his stature on the ice. Myers has no place to hide out there, and with the ubiquitous ten-game “tryout” every Sabres fan has watched and analyzed his every move.
The results have been decidedly mixed, but on a positive note for sure. There have been flashes of brilliance, of poise beyond his years. Comparisons have been made, projections and expectations adjusted, and jerseys purchased. But there have also ...
Maxim Afinogenov Finds Himself in Atlanta
Die By The Blade —
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by John Bazemore - AP
about 14 hours ago:
Atlanta Thrashers' Maxim Afinogenov reacts after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey ...
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Afinogenov signs with Atlanta
crashthecrease.com 9/29/2009 — After making the Thrashers out of camp on his pro tryout, Maxim Afinogenov and the Atlanta Thrashers agreed to a 1 year deal worth $800,000 this afternoon.
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Afinogenov Invited to Camp
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doubleedgedsabres.com 9/29/2009 — According to Kevin Allen of USA Today’s Twitter page…
@kausatoday Maxim Afinogenov signs with the #Thrashers one year for $800,000.
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Aucoin Assigned to Hershey —
Capitals Insider 10/19/2009
The Capitals just announced that they've reassigned Keith Aucoin to the Hershey Bears. Aucoin played on the third line the past two games, stepping in for injured center Boyd Gordon, who has been nursing a sore back. It's unclear what this move means ...
Atlanta Thrashers Keep the Ink Flowing —
Bleacher Report - NHL 10/20/2009
Just read this from about four different sources: Thrashers are finalizing a contract extension for Rich Peverly. Well done, Waddell. We now have one more piece of the puzzle locked up.
I certainly agree with most Thrasher fans that he is one ...
Hockey transactions —
NHL.com News in English 10/21/2009
Movements in the world of hockey Tuesday:
National Hockey League
ATLANTA THRASHERS-Signed C Rich Peverley to a multi-year contract extension.
BUFFALO SABRES-Traded LW Daniel Paille to the Boston Bruins for a third-and a condit...