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Friday, November 20, 2009

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Bucky Gleason

Gleason: Strzelczyk's mom gives a heads-up

It remains puzzling to this day. What, exactly, led Justin Strzelczyk to drive 90 mph the wrong way down the Thruway before his truck slammed into a tanker in a fiery crash five years ago? For years, the mystery nibbled away at his mother's broken heart before she finally drew her own conclusion. (Updated: 11/19/09 11:27 PM )

Gleason: And on the other hand, here's Lindy

Lindy Ruff laughed when he was asked Wednesday whether there was a time he could have or should have been fired as coach of the Buffalo Sabres. He's among the most media-savvy coaches in the NHL, but it didn't take a degree in public relations to see where the line of questioning was going. (Updated: 11/19/09 7:44 AM )

Picking best gets harder

The paper showing payrolls across the NHL has yellowed from being tacked to my basement bulletin board for nine years, but today it helps tell the story. Early in the century, preseason predictions were easy so long as you followed two general rules. (Updated: 11/17/09 8:23 PM )

Power rankings: Nov. 15

(Through Thursday night's games, last week in parentheses) (Updated: 11/17/09 8:23 PM )

Gleason: Ruff goes soft to keep team playing hard

Just before the season, Lindy Ruff pulled his leaders aside and told them they needed to take over the Buffalo Sabres' dressing room. He made it clear that he was finished barking after every poor performance. This was their team, he told them, and taking ownership was their responsibility. (Updated: 11/10/09 8:24 PM )

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