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Jason Smith

Vanek Not Practicing, Gaustad Does

Thomas Vanek was not on the ice for today's Sabre practice at the Pepsi Center in Amherst. The reason for Vanek's absense is not yet known. Paul Gaustad was practicing. Gaustad skated on a line with Mike Grier and Tim Kennedy.

We'll have more information after Coach Lindy Ruff addresses the media. Keep it locked to WGR 550.

Ruff sees team "turn the corner"

(WGR 550) -- Coming off two much-needed victories that happened to need overtime, Lindy Ruff sees his Buffalo Sabres team putting good things together.

"Every game is tight," Ruff said during his weekly 8 a.m. Tuesday appearance on The Howard Simon Show. "It was good to see us battle hard in both those contests. I thought our club turned the corner."

Kaleta's OT Winner Lifts Sabres Past Rangers 2-1

Patrick Kaleta probably wouldn't mind too much if the Sabres played at Madison Square Garden more than twice per season. The Buffalo native notched his third goal in two games at MSG, this one in overtime, to give the Sabres a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. The win is Buffalo's second straight and puts them back in sole possession of first place in the Northeast Division.

Gaustad Skates On His Own

Sabres forward Paul Gaustad took the ice and skated on his own on Saturday morning, four days after sustaining an upper-body injury against the Penguins. Gaustad appeared to suffer the injury to his hand during a third period fight with Mike Rupp during the loss.

The Sabres, coming off an overtime win over the Flyers on Friday to snap a two-game losing skid, will visit the New York Rangers on Sunday.

Regier Talks Trade Deadline

Sabres GM Darcy Regier joined Mike Schopp and the Bulldog on Friday afternoon to recap the trade deadline and talk about the Sabres recent struggles.

Saturday October 3 MONTREAL 7:00 p.m.

Thursday October 8 PHOENIX 7:00 p.m.

Saturday October 10 @ Nashville 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 13 DETROIT 7:00 p.m.

Friday October 16 NY ISLANDERS 7:30 p.m.

Saturday October 17 ATLANTA 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday October 21 @ Florida 7:30 p.m.

Saturday October 24 @ Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday October 28 @ New Jersey 7:00 p.m.

Friday October 30 TORONTO 7:30 p.m.

Saturday October 31 @ NY Islanders 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 4 NY ISLANDERS 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 6 PHILADELPHIA 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 7 @ Boston 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 11 EDMONTON 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 13 CALGARY 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 14 @ Philadelphia 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 18 FLORIDA 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 20 BOSTON 7:30 p.m.

Saturday November 21 @ Ottawa 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 25 @ Washington 7:00 p.m.

Friday November 27 @ Philadelphia 1:00 p.m.

Saturday November 28 CAROLINA 7:00 p.m.

Monday November 30 @ Toronto 7:00 p.m.

Thursday December 3 MONTREAL 7:00 p.m.

Saturday December 5 NY RANGERS 7:00 p.m.

Monday December 7 NEW JERSEY 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday December 9 WASHINGTON 7:00 p.m.

Friday December 11 CHICAGO 7:30 p.m.

Saturday December 12 @ NY Rangers 7:00 p.m.

Monday December 14 @ Montreal 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday December 16 @ Ottawa 7:30 p.m.

Friday December 18 TORONTO 7:30 p.m.

Saturday December 19 PITTSBURGH 7:00 p.m.

Monday December 21 @ Toronto 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday December 23 @ Washington 7:00 p.m.

Saturday December 26 OTTAWA 7:00 p.m.

Sunday December 27 @ St. Louis 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday December 29 PITTSBURGH 7:00 p.m.

Friday January 1 ATLANTA 7:30 p.m.

Sunday January 3 @ Montreal 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday January 6 TAMPA BAY 7:00 p.m.

Friday January 8 TORONTO 7:30 p.m.

Saturday January 9 COLORADO 7:00 p.m.

Thursday January 14 @ Atlanta 7:00 p.m.

Saturday January 16 @ NY Islanders 7:00 p.m.

Monday January 18 @ Phoenix 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday January 19 @ Anaheim 10:00 p.m.

Thursday January 21 @ Los Angeles 10:30 p.m.

Saturday January 23 @ San Jose 10:30 p.m.

Monday January 25 @ Vancouver 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday January 27 NEW JERSEY 7:00 p.m.

Friday January 29 BOSTON 7:30 p.m.

Monday February 1 @ Pittsburgh 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday February 3 OTTAWA 7:00 p.m.

Friday February 5 CAROLINA 7:30 p.m.

Saturday February 6 @ Columbus 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday February 9 BOSTON 7:00 p.m.

Thursday February 11 @ Carolina 7:00 p.m.

Saturday February 13 SAN JOSE 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 2 @ Pittsburgh 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday March 3 WASHINGTON 7:00 p.m.

Friday March 5 PHILADELPHIA 7:30 p.m.

Sunday March 7 @ NY Rangers 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 10 DALLAS 7:00 p.m.

Friday March 12 MINNESOTA 7:30 p.m.

Saturday March 13 @ Detroit 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 16 @ Atlanta 7:00 p.m.

Thursday March 18 @ Tampa Bay 7:30 p.m.

Saturday March 20 @ Florida 7:00 p.m.

Sunday March 21 @ Carolina 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 24 MONTREAL 7:30 p.m.

Friday March 26 OTTAWA 7:30 p.m.

Saturday March 27 TAMPA BAY 7:00 p.m.

Monday March 29 @ Boston 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 31 FLORIDA 7:00 p.m.

Thursday April 1 @ Toronto 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 3 @ Montreal 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday April 6 NY RANGERS 7:00 p.m.

Thursday April 8 @ Boston 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 10 @ Ottawa 7:00 p.m.

Sunday April 11 @ New Jersey 5:00 p.m.