BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane is set to return on Wednesday, and star center Jack Eichel might not be too far behind.Coach Dan Bylsma announced that Kane will play against Ottawa in his first game since missing 11 with broken ribs.As for Eichel, Bylsma said he was meeting with a doctor to have his sprained left ankle evaluated and could soon be cleared for on-ice workouts.I dont want to suggest that its going to be today or tomorrow or the next day that hes getting on the ice, but hes progressing quite nicely, Bylsma said of Eichel, one of the NHLs top rookies last season.Thats encouraging news for a banged-up team that lost Kane and Eichel to injuries a day apart a month ago.Eichel was hurt during practice on Oct. 12, a day before Buffalos season opener against Montreal. Kane was hurt in a 4-1 loss to the Canadiens, when he lost his balance and crashed into the end boards.Its not feeling pretty good, but its well enough where I can contribute, Kane said, assessing his ribs. I feel I can be a difference-maker on the team, so Im looking forward to proving that and going out there tonight and showing it.Kane spent the past week taking part in individual drills, including contact sessions -- the most physical of which occurred on Monday.Hes a two-time 20-goal-scorer and hard-hitting player who is being counted on to fill a spot on one of Buffalos two top lines.In his eighth NHL season, Kane has seen his production slowed by injuries.The Sabres acquired him in a multiplayer trade in February 2015 with Winnipeg and after Kane had season-ending shoulder surgery.He also has encountered off-ice troubles.Last week, a Buffalo judge agreed to dismiss charges against Kane stemming from altercations he had with three women and a bouncer at a bar in June. He was accused of grabbing the women by the hair and neck.Erie County District Attorney Michael Flaherty referred to Kanes behavior as arrogant, boorish and surly, but not criminal.Kane denied the allegations, and his lawyer said the agreement does not include an admission of guilt.Kane said his only concern this past month was getting healthy.I really havent felt like anythings been hanging over my head outside of not being able to play, he said. Now that Im healed up and ready to go, thats what Im looking forward to.Bylsma said center Tyler Ennis is being evaluated for what he called a mid-body injury and wont play against Ottawa. Custom Philadelphia 76ers Jerseys .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. Custom Atlanta Hawks Jerseys . 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I suppose this awards the title of Americas Interim Coach to Ed Orgeron, who won the hearts of the USC locker room in leading the Trojans to a 6-1 record in 2013. He just didnt win the full-time job. Orgeron flamed out as head coach at Ole Miss for three tumultuous seasons a decade ago; barring a complete turnaround by the Tiger offense, Orgeron, a Louisiana native, will be a long-shot candidate to replace Miles. Let the Tom Herman sweepstakes begin. Even if Houston is asked to join the Big 12, Herman -- and all but a handful of head coaches -- would have to take a long look at LSU, with its unlimited resources and as the only Power 5 Conference member in a talent-rich state.2. The firing of Ron Turner by FIU four games -- four losses -- into the season shines a light on one impressive aspect of Turners career. Not that, with a career record of 52-91, he has a Sugar Bowl season in there (Turners Illinois team went to New Orleans in 2002). But that he managed to have a career record below .500 and had coached more than 10 seasons. In fact, that list was trimmed from five to three this weekend. Now that Baylor is 5-0, Jim Grobes career record has risen to 115-115-1. That leaves only David Bailiff of Rice, Bob Davie of New Mexico and Doug Martin of New Mexico State.3. UCLA held No. 7 Stanford to 280 yards and three field goals until the Cardinal took possession at their 30 with 2:05 to play. We were determined to take away the run as we best we could, Bruins defensive coordinator Tom Bradley said Sunday. See if [quarterback Ryan Burns] could makee throws.dddddddddddd Watching the [video], man, there were just some great throws and catches at the end. They were balls that were just hard to defend. Burns, in his first road start, went 8-for-17 for 71 yards with a pick until the last drive, when he went 5-for-8 for 66 yards and the game-winning score, a perfectly thrown fade to 6-3 redshirt freshman wideout?JJ Arcega-Whiteside. The All-State basketball player?in South Carolina leapt easily over 6-foot-0 corner?Nate Meadors?to make the catch.4. Deshaun Watson threw for 304 yards Thursday night as No. 5 Clemson steamrolled Georgia Tech, 26-7, but lets hold off on declaring that Watson has shaken his early-season funk. Check out his QBR. He clocked a 60.4 against the Yellow Jackets. All three games against FBS opponents this season have graded below 70. In his previous two seasons, he had only four starts graded lower than an 80. Time is running short for Watson to find his game. No. 3 Louisville is coming to Death Valley on Saturday night.5. Monday marks exactly one year since San Diego State last lost a game. The Aztecs and star running back?Donnel Pumphrey?take their 13-game winning streak to South Alabama?on Saturday. You hear coaches preach all the time to focus on what you can control and dont worry about the rest. That rings especially true for head coach Rocky Long, who is winning more than anyone has won with the Aztecs in 40 years yet finds his program at the mercy of the electorate, which must decide whether to fund the Chargers new stadium. If the NFL leaves, theres no guarantee that outdated Qualcomm Stadium will be kept just for San Diego State. And then what?6. Anyone have October starting with Wake Forest and Maryland undefeated, Colorado leading the Pac-12 South, and Oklahoma and Notre Dame with losing records? I didnt think so. At least the Sooners have lost to two top-five teams. At Wake, head coach Dave Clawson is doing what he has done at his previous three stops, building a winner. The Demon Deacons, 4-0, have surpassed their win totals of Clawsons first two seasons because theyre not beating themselves. Wake is second in the ACC in fewest penalties per game (5.0) and turnover margin (1.25). ' ' '