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If Buffalo Sabres general manager Tim Murray had to guess, goaltender Ryan Miller would prefer not to wear the only NHL jersey hes ever played in past the March 5 trade deadline. Speaking to reporters before the Sabres first game since the Olympic break on Tuesday, Murray said more than two teams, but "less than 10", have inquired about the goaltender and that Miller probably wouldnt mind a fresh start. "I dont think signing here is his first choice at his age, where were at," he said. "Were the 30th-place team." And although Murray says re-signing Miller is realistic, its the clubs current position at the bottom of the standings that appears to be forcing the rookie GMs hand. "Its not the route were looking at right now. The route were looking at is to get value for him," he said. After a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in which Miller made 36 saves and had two assists, the goaltender didnt disagree with anything his general manager said. "The things that theyre going to have to do are probably going to come during the trade deadline, and maybe Im one of them," he said. "I dont want to close anything off right now, but I know theyre kind of looking around for opportunity. I think thats probably best for everybody." The 33-year-old was selected by the Sabres in the fifth round (138th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. He has been the teams starter for the last nine seasons. Miller is the Sabres all-time leader among goaltenders in games played (540), wins (284) and trails only Dominik Hasek in shutouts (28). His tenure and accomplishments in Buffalo are not lost on Murray when he fields calls from other GMs. "Players that treat you right and have played hard for you over the years, you try to do whats best for them too, as long as it fits into what youre doing," he said. "And by trading Ryan to a contender, a good team that maybe is lacking only his position, I think that weve certainly not done a disservice to him and weve helped the organization in our own right. Our goal, I think from both sides, is to pursue a proper trade." A proper trade, according to Murray in "a perfect world" would give the Sabres young players a few years into their development. Murray says he doesnt necessarily want to start from scratch with draft picks, but that he will if need be. "I dont think teams are going to bend over backwards to make life easier for us, so its going to be the determination to be made on what the best deal is offered and if its draft picks, its draft picks and well turn them into assets and players," he said. Another Sabre that Murray says is attracting a fair bit of attention is captain Steve Ott. Both Miller and Ott are impending unrestricted free agents. 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Throw in Ville Leino and Dan Carcillo.CLEVELAND - Johnny Manziel has sought help to change his off-field lifestyle.Following a rough rookie season in the NFL, Manziel has entered a treatment program for unspecified reasons, an adviser for the Browns quarterback said in a statement released by the team on Monday.Johnny knows there are areas he needs to improve on to help him be a better family member, friend and teammate, so he decided to take this step in his life during the off-season, Manziel adviser Brad Beckworth said. Beckworth said the former Heisman Trophy winner entered the unnamed facility last week. He said Manziels family is asking for privacy until he rejoins the team.Beckworths statement did not indicate reasons for Manziel needing treatment. However, the 22-year-old QBs penchant for partying followed him from college into the pros and Manziels nightlife has been well-chronicled by both social and mainstream media.The location of the facility where Manziel is staying is not immediately known.Browns general manager Ray Farmer said in a statement that the team fully supports Manziel and respects his initiative in entering treatment. The team will respect Manziels privacy during treatment, he said.Our players health and well-being will always be of the utmost importance to the Cleveland Browns, Farmer said. We continually strive to create a supportive environment and provide the appropriate resources, with our foremost focus being on the individual and not just the football player.Citing privacy laws, a Browns spokesman declined to provide any further information about Manziels situation.Browns wide receiver Andrew Hawkins offered his support to Manziel on Twitter.Much love and support to my brother Johnny, Hawkins wrote. Proud of him, big step. Football is secondary. God Bless!NBA superstar LeBron James, who is both a friend and business partner of Manziels, also expressed his support for the young QB.I havent talked to him, James said after the Cavaliers won their 11th straight game. As a friend I support him. I want him to get better. As friends and family we all believe in him and this is a good step if this is the route hes going to take.Manziel, who won the Heisman as a freshman at Texas A&M where his playmaking skills earned him his Johnny Football nickname, has faced questions for several years about his active nightlife. After he was drafted in May by the Browns in the first round, Manziel was repeatedly photographed drinking alcohol during weekend trips to Las Vegas. A photograph of Manziel floating on an inflatable swan raft swigging a bottle of champagne went viral.The Brrowns became increasingly concerned about Manziel when a photo surfaced of Manziel holding a rolled bill in a bathroom.dddddddddddd.Manziel often dismissed criticism about his behaviour, insisting he wasnt going to let others dictate to him how to live his life. However, following the season, Manziel seemed embarrassed by some of his choices and vowed to change his ways.Its about actions, he somberly told reporters on Dec. 29. Its about being accountable and doing what Im going to say. ... Im either going to learn or Im going to be finding something else to do.Manziels alma mater released a statement offering its support, stating Johnny will always be an Aggie, and we wish him well in another step in his journey.Manziel spent the majority of last season as starter Brian Hoyers backup before coach Mike Pettine switched their roles with the team still in the playoff hunt.Manziel made his first start on Dec. 14 against Cincinnati, but failed miserably. He appeared unprepared and overmatched as the Bengals defence harassed him into two interceptions and the Browns were throttled 30-0. Manziel completed 10 of 18 passes for 80 yards, was sacked twice and looked nothing like a player capable of ending Clevelands long search to find a franchise quarterback.The next week at Carolina, Manziel injured his hamstring on a running play before halftime and was replaced by Hoyer.Manziel was then fined by the Browns for missing a medical treatment before the season finale at Baltimore. Manziel promised he would change following the season, apologizing to Clevelands fans and his teammates for being a distraction.But hours after apologizing, he was photographed in Miami Beach and over the next few days there were photos of him on Instagram in a Houston nightclub and in Aspen, Colorado.The Browns have made it clear to Manziel that they expect more from him if he wants to be their leader.Johnny has to show on and off the field he can be a professional, owner Jimmy Haslam said on Jan. 22. He knows that. Everybody in the organization has told him that. He knows what we expect of him on and off the field and its up to him to prove he can do that.Manziels uncertain future could influence the Browns plans at quarterback. Hoyer is scheduled to become a free agent, but the Cleveland native may be willing to re-sign with Cleveland, especially if Manziel is not in the picture. The Browns also have two first-round picks (Nos. 12 and 19) in this years draft and may be willing to use them to land a quarterback.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '