Wake Up Links: Lindy Ruff - "The Population of Pominville Increased by One"

Congratulations to Jason Pominville and his wife on the birth of their child.  Pominville missed practice but some other Sabres returned to the ice as the Sabres get ready for Wednesday night.

Sabres Edge: Lindy after practice
Jason Pominville is now a dad. Listen to Lindy Ruff talk about that and other Buffalo Sabres topics.

WGR 550 SportsRadio - Home of the Buffalo Sabres - Flu bug skating away
It looks like the Sabres will be more healthy when they take the ice on Wednesday against the Islanders. I'm sure they are not happy about the way they lost on Saturday and they will come out fired up.

Olympics Watch: Americans off to hot starts - From The Rink
Following up on a look at the hottest Canadian players in the NHL so far this season, here's a look at which American players may be impressing the Team USA brass so far

Kessel to play Tuesday - The Globe and Mail
High-scoring forward given green light to make Toronto debut Tuesday at home against Lightning

Photo Expedition: Halloween frights from NHL players, arenas - Puck Daddy - NHL - Yahoo! Sports
Puck Daddy takes a look at some halloween costumes. There are some very good costumes in the mix.

Believe It: Brendan Witt's two goals key Islanders 3-1 win - Lighthouse Hockey
The New York Islanders won their fourth in a row, dominating a weakened Oilers squad and altering expectations. The Islanders win another game and are on a roll as they prepare to play at HSBC Arena.