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Stafford likely to be in Sabres lineup Saturday
By John Vogl - News Sports Reporter
Drew Stafford has had a few shining moments in the 2007 playoffs. It looks like he will get the chance to add more.
Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said today he was leaning toward using Stafford for Game Five of the Eastern Conference finals when the Sabres again try to avoid elimination against Ottawa. Dainius Zubrus was not part of the Sabres' practice this morning, and it's almost certain his lower-body injury will keep him out at 2 p.m. Saturday in HSBC Arena.
Stafford has been scratched since Paul Gaustad returned from his lacerated ankle tendon in Game Five of the second round. Stafford has two goals and two assists in nine games, and he set up the game-winning goal in Game Two against the New York Rangers. He said his motivation and excitement have never lessened.
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The absence of Zubrus will force the Sabres to change the center for wingers Thomas Vanek and Maxim Afinogenov. Gaustad said today he's capable of doing the job, and it appears he'll get the chance. Stafford will likely start with center Adam Mair and left wing Ales Kotalik.
By John Vogl - News Sports Reporter
Drew Stafford has had a few shining moments in the 2007 playoffs. It looks like he will get the chance to add more.
Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said today he was leaning toward using Stafford for Game Five of the Eastern Conference finals when the Sabres again try to avoid elimination against Ottawa. Dainius Zubrus was not part of the Sabres' practice this morning, and it's almost certain his lower-body injury will keep him out at 2 p.m. Saturday in HSBC Arena.
Stafford has been scratched since Paul Gaustad returned from his lacerated ankle tendon in Game Five of the second round. Stafford has two goals and two assists in nine games, and he set up the game-winning goal in Game Two against the New York Rangers. He said his motivation and excitement have never lessened.
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The absence of Zubrus will force the Sabres to change the center for wingers Thomas Vanek and Maxim Afinogenov. Gaustad said today he's capable of doing the job, and it appears he'll get the chance. Stafford will likely start with center Adam Mair and left wing Ales Kotalik.
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