BUFFALO, N.
Aroldis Chapman
Cubs Jersey .Y. -- Given the number of Buffalo Sabres players being
mentioned in trade talks, interim coach Ted Nolan has established a running joke
with captain Steve Ott. "You dont want to make light of it, but every day when I
walk in, I say, Steve, youre still here," Nolan said, with a chuckle after the
teams pre-game skate Friday. The question remains, for how long? And the buzz
leading up to the NHLs trade deadline Wednesday hasnt been limited to Ott, who
is in the final year of his contract and eligible to become a free agent this
summer. Goalie Ryan Miller, forward Matt Moulson and veteran defenceman
Henrik Tallinder are also being shopped because their contracts are coming up,
too. And add defenceman Christian Ehrhoff to the group after confirming he
recently complied with the Sabres request to submit a list of eight teams that
would make up the no-trade clause of his contract. Though the submission of the
list doesnt guarantee Ehrhoff will be dealt, it suggests the 10-year veteran has
been the subject of trade conversations. Ehrhoff was not caught by surprise.
"No, not really because obviously, we are in 30th place and they have to be
prepared," said Ehrhoff, who declined to reveal what teams were on his list.
"Its just part of the business. Ill keep focusing on hockey." The Sabres
(17-34-8), who host San Jose on Friday, are bracing for a shakeup under newly
hired general manager Tim Murray, who continues to drop major hints that hes
eager to make big splashes in a bid to rebuild the NHLs worst team through
youth. On Tuesday, Murray confirmed hes shopping Miller, adding hes fielded
calls from more than two but fewer than 10 teams. On Friday, during an interview
with Torontos FAN 590, Murray narrowed the number of teams interested in Miller
to about five, while adding that much of his entire roster is available. "Theres
no untouchables," said Murray, who took over in early January. "Its a rebuild."
The Sabres are in the midst of an overhaul that began under Murrays predecessor,
Darcy Regier, who was fired in November. Buffalo will likely miss the playoffs
for a third straight season and hasnt won a playoff round since 2007, when the
team reached the Eastern Conference finals before losing to Ottawa. The roster
purge began last season, when the Sabres traded numerous high-priced veterans,
including captain Jason Pominville. And it continued into October, when
Thomas Vanek was traded to the New York Islanders for Moulson and a first-round
draft pick. The Sabres, as a result, have stockpiled draft picks. They could
have as many as two first-round and three second-round selections in this years
draft. Buffalo also has a solid group of prospects in its farm system, including
defencemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov, who were both drafted in the
first round in June. Murrays objective is to add more draft picks or young
prospects. Ehrhoff has value because hes a dependable two-way defenceman who
leads the team averaging 24:02 of ice time per game, and leads Sabres blue
liners with 28 points (six goals, 22 assists). Hes in his third season with
Buffalo after signing a 10-year, $40 million contract on June 30, 2011. Miller,
who is set to start against San Jose, has already spent much of this week
reminiscing about his 11 seasons in Buffalo, and making sure to thank fans for
their support. "Its a great place to play hockey. You feel part of something.
You feel appreciated," said Miller, who holds franchise records with 284 wins
and 540 games played. "With the uncertainty, you dont want to miss an
opportunity to say, Thank you." Miller recalled with a laugh the time a fan
approached him at a local grocery store to provide pointers on how to hold his
stick. And then there were the times when "sweet old ladies" would come up and
hug him and suggest he needs to eat more. "I always got a kick out of the people
who wanted to get me more to eat because they thought I was a little thin," said
Miller, who is 6-foot-2 and 168 pounds. "Its good that people care."
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at the high-banked, high-speed 1 1/2-mile track for his 34th career pole.
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football coach Mark Farley says his team has made a strong case to be voted to
the top 5 in the final rankings.PHILADELPHIA -- Rajon Rondo is starting to feel
like his old self -- and the Boston Celtics are starting to win again. Rondo had
eight points, 11 assists and nine rebounds in his eighth game back from a
serious knee injury, and Jeff Green scored 17 of his 36 points in the third
quarter in the Celtics 114-108 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday
night. "Its only a matter of time before we got on the same page," Green said
about Rondo. "He puts me in my spots, gets it to me in the open floor. He sees
the floor very well. Hes helping me get into a good rhythm. I have to continue
to make sure I get open for him." Jared Sullinger had 19 points and 10 rebounds
for Boston. The Celtics improved to 17-33, winning their second straight game
after losing 19 of 22. Rondo had 19 points and 10 assists in Bostons win over
Orlando on Sunday. "Im getting back to my old self," Rondo said. "Im not there
yet but Ill take the progress." Brandon Bass had 18 points for the Celtics, 2-6
since Rondos return. Thaddeus Young had 20 points, and Tony Wroten added 18 for
Philadelphia. The 76ers (15-35) have lost four straight and 14 of their last 17
games. They also have lost six in a row at home for the first time since the
1996-97 season. Spencer Hawes added 13 points and 13 rebounds for Philadelphia
and Lavoy Allen had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Sixers coach Brett Brown noticed
the difference in the Celtics with an effective Rondo. "Hes their compass,"
Brown said. "Hes a great point guard and a leader." Green scored 13 straight
points during a 2-minute stretch in the third quarter, capped by a 3-pointer
that gave the Celtics their biggest lead to that point, 83-71 with 3:44 left.
Boston coach Brad Stevens credited Rondo for helping Green succeed. "He made a
lot of shots and Rondo found him a couple of times early," Stevens said. "His
job is simplified with Rajon out there.
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Jersey. He pushed the tempo better than Ive seen him in the first eight
games. He got us a lot of good looks. His greatest strength is he makes everyone
else better and thats really shown true the last two games." Said Rondo:
"Everybody needs easy buckets, especially a guy (Green) whos that talented and
athletic. All he needs to do is see it go through a couple of times, get to the
free-throw line. He gets hot quick." Wroten made a 58-footer at the buzzer to
cut it to 88-82 entering the fourth. Philadelphia got as close as three points
in the final quarter on Wrotens two free throws with 8:35 left but never got
closer. The Sixers had a chance to get it to two points, but Evan Turner missed
a baseline jumper with 1:13 left, and Sullinger converted a three-point play on
the ensuing possession off an assist from Rondo with 59.4 seconds left to give
Boston a 112-105 advantage. "He made a ton of good decisions and some huge plays
late," Stevens said about Rondo. The Boston point guard, who is still getting
into game shape, also got some help from his teammates. After going down at one
point, Bass resuscitated a winded Rondo. "Nothing was wrong," Rondo said. "I was
winded. He brought me back to life a little bit. Those guys pick me up. Whoever
hits the floor helps each other up. Were a team and thats what they did on that
particular play." The Sixers havent won since last Wednesdays buzzer-beating
95-94 win at Boston. Notes: Philadelphia guard Michael Carter-Williams was
selected the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for January. It was the
second honour for Carter-Williams, who also was recognized in November to join
Allen Iverson as the only Sixers to earn the award multiple times.
Carter-Williams averaged 16.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists last month.
... Sixers guard James Anderson (back contusion) left in the first half but
returned after halftime.
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