Archives for January 27, 2009

‘The blue line isn’t much better in Portland, however. Mike Card, Michael Funk (concussions) and Mike Weber (knee) are all sidelined.’

‘“If things are going good, they get more,” Ruff said. “If it looks like Marc, or the pairs, are having a tough time, you are going to have to back off.”’

‘"Through his dad and his uncle, we didn’t think Drew could be anything but an Oiler, but, hey, Buffalo got him," said Barrie, who keeps tabs on his nephew and talks to him once a month or so. He jokingly says he’s got a cadre of buddies (training staff, maybe even officials) looking out for Drew in whichever rink he’s playing in. "This will be the first time I’ve ever seen him play live," said Barrie.’

‘“It’s not just saying things, it’s actually doing them,” center Paul Gaustad said. “We had talked in the locker room before, but now guys are finally doing the things we’ve talked about. That’s a big key, starting to walk our talk, so to speak.”’

‘John Andersen, an original member of the Buffalo Sabres’ hockey department, died on Thursday in Ontario. He was 74.’

Oilers were Stafford’s destiny (Edmonton Journal)

Game day (Edmonton Journal)

Buffalo (24-18-5) at Edmonton (24-19-3) (AP)

Oilers eye fourth straight win (Sportsticker)

Buffalo Sabres (24-18-5) at Edmonton Oilers (24-19-3) (The Sports Network)

Gragnani Recalled by Buffalo (PortlandPirates.com)

Pirates Announce Fan Favorite Bobblehead Series (PortlandPirates.com)

Mancari Ready For AHL All-Star Classic (PortlandPirates.com)

Portland report (Sabres.com)