Blogs Source:Die By The Blade - February 8 05:57 AM EST
The Buffalo Sabres return to the ice tonight, and might have a new look with James Patrick possibly coaching tonight if Lindy Ruff can't make a go of it. You may have also noticed that the links have a new look, because a Wednesday morning in the middle of a dreary season is clearly the best time to revamp your style. Let us know what you think!
Lindy Ruff is day-to-day with an upper-body. Oh the irony... [Sabres.com]
But luckily James Patrick feels "comfortable" coaching the team. [Sabres Edge]
Franz Nielsen will be an Islander for a few more years. Usually a solid career move. [NHL.com]
Owen Nolan officially announces his retirement from the NHL. [NHL.com]
Noaln's top 10 moments in the league. [Puck Daddy]
The IIHF announaced the 32 men's national teams and 24 women's national teams that have applied for the 2014 Olympic qualification tournaments. Here's a look at some of the issues with the qualifying procedures, and why the best 12 men's nations may not qualify for the Olympics. [Puck Worlds]