Sabres backup G Lalime sent to minors for 2game assignment LOGINREGISTERHELPYOU ARE NOT LOGGED IN NHLNBAMLBCFLNFLCurlingTennisGolfSoccerNASCARFormula OneIndyCar NASCAR Canadian Tire SeriesNationwideCamping WorldAuto RacingWorld JuniorsSpengler CupMenS WHCWomenS WHCHockey CanadaAHLBoxingCanada GamesCHLCISECHLFigure SkatingLacrosseMMANCAASkiingSummer SportsWinter SportsMoreOlympicsFantasyDaily LineShowsTSN TalentCommunityMainScoresScheduleStandingsStatisticsAnaheimCalgaryChicagoColoradoColumbusDallasDetroitEdmontonLos AngelesMinnesotaNashvillePhoenixSan JoseSt LouisVancouverAtlantaBostonBuffaloCarolinaFloridaMontrealNew JerseyNY IslandersNY RangersOttawaPhiladelphiaPittsburghTampa BayTorontoWashingtonTeamsPlayersInjuriesTransactionsDaily LineNHL on TSNTradeCentreDraftCentreeotText SizeSabres backup goaltender Patrick Lalime has been sent to the minors after agreeing to a twogame conditioning assignment with Portland of the American Hockey League to prepare for Buffalos busy scheduleThe move was announced Thursday prior to Buffalos home game against MontrealLalime has an 02 record and has appeared in three games this season behind Ryan Miller Lalime is expected to get more action as the Sabres enter a stretch that will have them playing 15 games this monthLalime will play Friday and Saturday against Providence and rejoin the Sabres on SundayThe Sabres recalled Jhonas Enroth from Portland to serve as backup against Montreal Buffalo also hosts the New York Rangers on Saturday(Photo The Canadian Press)Share ThisPredatorsCanucks Ice ChipsThe Canucks host the Preds tonight and look to continue getting contributions from their second lineBlinded By the LightCanucks and Flames players discuss the laser that was pointed in Miikka Kiprusoffs eyes SaturdayPuzzlingAfter an incredible start to the season Phil Kessel is mired in a slump Kate Beirness reportsNHL News And NotesTaylor Hall named top draft prospect Jamie Langenbrunnner named captain of Team USAWith Open ArmsPaul Hollingsworth talks to Steve Sarty about Mike Danton joining his University hockey teamFantasy Hockey UpdateScott Cullen has all the details on a former Hab whos turned his season around after being tradedSlump BusterPhil Kessel discusses his scoring struggles and knows that he needs to turn things aroundReally OTRMichael and the panel discuss Mike Danton getting back into hockey will it be good for himHighlights OTT 1 CAR 4Cam Ward made 31 saves helping the Hurricanes hand the Senators their 4th straight lossHighlights TB 4 NJ 2Steven Stamkos had a 3point game as the Bolts beat New Jersey in a continuation of Fridays gameHighlights ANA 3 CHI 1Despite only taking 11 shots on goal the Ducks were able to get past Antti Niemi and the BlackhawksHighlights DAL 0 CBJ 2Mathieu Garon made 26 saves for his 2nd shutout of the season and the Jackets have won 3 straightHighlights CGY 3 VAN 2 (SO)The Flame...