‘Leino took over Luke Adam’s position as the middleman for Vanek and Pominville during Monday’s practice, the latest attempt to get production from the offseason acquisition.’
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Tough practice sends hearts racing
‘”We expected a hard one,” Myers said, “but obviously it was a little harder than first anticipated.”‘
Ruff shakes Sabres up with grueling practice, line changes
‘Once they began practicing, Ruff lost his cool several times, at one point yelling, “If you want to coast, I’ll set up a different (bleeping) drill!”’
Hecht sits out practice
‘Now, for the first time since Hecht was injured early in training camp, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged he’s “starting to get concerned.”’
Sabres #1 Line Broken Up
‘After two bad games at home, Lindy Ruff wanted to change things, “We can look at Luke or Derek at left wing. Part of it is to give Ville a chance to get on track. Last game I don’t think it would’ve mattered who we put together for the most part, but I want to take a look and maybe we’ll take a look at practice tomorrow of something different.”‘
Sabres Ruff concerned about Hecht
‘“He wasn’t doing so well. It’s probably the first time since this process that I’m starting to get concerned. We’ve shut Jochen down at different times. We’ve shut him down on doctor’s instructions and if the doctors feel it’s best to shut him down for a period of time, we’ll shut him down. That’s really in their hands, that isn’t up to our medical staff and that isn’t up to Jochen, we’re under some guidance and we have to trust what our people are telling us.”’