Getting closer ‘Head coach Lindy Ruff told the media on Monday that although injured defensemen Henrik Tallinder and Dmitri Kalinin are getting closer to a return to the lineup, neither will be available “for the next couple of games.”‘ Related posts: Carolina 6, Buffalo 2 Briere inching closer to free agency; Sabres yet to make an offer Campbell's big chance The Sabres May Have To Play Without Kalinin Tonight's Lightning Game