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Daily Links for Wednesday, November 16

Amidst more fallout from Miller-Lucic the Sabres will face the Devils for the first time.

Devils, Sabres set to meet for first time – NHL.com
Tonight’s official preview.

Sabres’ Hecht Cleared For Contact; McCormick Sits – WGR 550
The Buffalo Sabres got on the ice for their first practice home since their latest trip to Boston and Montreal.

Miller suffering whiplash, headaches; Sabres’ goalie disappointed in NHL, Bruins’ comments – Sabres Edge
Ryan Miller, lip quivering while he talked for nearly 10 minutes today, said hes suffering from headaches and whiplash following the hit from Bostons Milan Lucic on Saturday.

MILLER TALKS – Buffalo Sabres – News
Ryan Miller spoke to reporters today at First Niagara Center for the first time since the NHL decided not to suspend Boston’s Milan Lucic.

Around the NHL:

NHL GM Meetings: Protecting goalies, Flyers’ stalling, hybrid icing – Puck Daddy
About two-thirds of the GMs leaned toward supplemental discipline for such incidents, according to NHL senior vice president of hockey operations Colin Campbell. Sabres GM Darcy Regier left with the impression it would be called differently in the future.

Shanahan’s Lucic ruling rings hollow to many – SI.com
If the Brendan Shanahan era was the dawning of a new day in NHL player safety, some clouds obscured the sun on Monday when he found no reason to take further action against the Bruins’ Milan Lucic, who freight-trained Sabres goalie Ryan Miller on Saturday.

NHL’s Shanahan talks concussions, goalie protection – NHL.com
Brendan Shanahan sat down for a Q&A to discuss concussions and goalie protection.

Are The Bruins Once Again The NHL’s Bullies? – The Hockey Writers
At some point in every generation the hockey world’s view of the Boston Bruins shifts. They are no longer looked upon as scrappy blue-collar players, and instead take on a new persona. The Bully.

NHL’s Thanksgiving Day float paints inspiring picture – NHL.com
As the NHL’s float for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is going through its final bit of preparation — a touch of paint here, some leaves there — assorted Care Bears, Sonic the Hedgehog and Mr. Peanut casually stroll past in a workshop that is something out of a dream.

Hockey Hugs: Sweet Stamkos, leaping Kessel returns, Jovo no robo – Puck Daddy
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