Archives for February 23, 2002

'Ruff, whose record is 177-151-57, has another season left on his contract. It's expected he eventually will be given an extension to coincide with Regier's deal.'

'Satan, unbeknownst even to some in Buffalo Sabres management, returned to Salt Lake City last week to play once more for Slovakia, even though the team's medal hopes already had been snuffed.'

'"We like his progress," said Larry Carriere, Sabres assistant to the general manager. "With his mobility and endurance, he's up and down the ice. He's a good, young player for us."'