Archives for October 3, 2001

'Rasmussen's signing forces Ruff to exile one additional player and bring the roster back down to 23 – not a pleasant task for a man who can still remember being a teenager in training camp. Ruff is deciding between two wingers – Norm Milley and Taylor Pyatt – who each had an outstanding September. It isn't exactly Sophie's Choice, but it isn't easy, either.'

'The News will offer its annual NHL Preview section in Thursday's editions. The section includes a profile of young goalie Martin Biron, a look at what to expect from the Sabres, division previews, stories and columns, including a chat with the boys of Hockey Hotline.'

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