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The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a two-year, $3.5 million contract on Tuesday. Gerbe, 26, set or tied career highs in goals (16), power-play goals (3), points (31) and shots (221) in 2013-14, his first season with the Hurricanes. Gerbe played his 200th career NHL game on Oct. 28 against Pittsburgh, and notched his 100th career point with a shorthanded goal against New Jersey on March 8. Selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the fifth round, 142nd overall, in the 2005 NHL Draft, Gerbe has scored 45 goals and earned 58 assists (103 points) in 269 career NHL regular-season games with Buffalo and Carolina. Gerbe has represented the United States in a number of international competitions, including the 2004 and 2005 U-18 World Junior Championships and the 2006 and 2007 World Junior Championships. 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Maximilian Arnold put Wolfsburg ahead in the eighth minute, when the stationary Fallou Diagne allowed him to guide Patrick Ochs cross beyond the helpless Freiburg goalkeeper, and Ivica Olic doubled the lead three minutes later after Luiz Gustavo did well to set him up.SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh took exception to the response toward quarterback Colin Kaepernick following his somewhat brief media session on Wednesday.Its sad, really, because you dont know Kap, Harbaugh said Friday. You get the honest person with him. If hes not chatty; he wont be chatty. He has a single-mindedness about him that I respect.Kaepernicks weekly session included one-sentence responses, which included a nod of the head, to 30 of the 32 questions asked. The other two answers were two sentences long.National sports shows picked up the interview, poking fun at the brevity. Harbaugh did not appreciate Kaepernick being used as fodder.Hes very professional. He never dodges or deflects criticism, Harbaugh said. He takes accountability. Hes honest. He tells the truth. His jaw is set. Hes a team player all the way. You can only do your best, and if thats not appreciated, you still do your best.Kaepernick was the target of criticism involving his being the face of the franchise, and that someone of his stature needed to explain his positions.Harbaugh thinks otherwise.Hes a great leader by example, the coach said. Whats in his heart is about the team and not about himself. Hes doing everything I expect and I appreciate that.The 49ers are getting ready for a stretch run they hope will lead to a playoff spot, beginning with Sundays game at the Oakland Raiders (1-11), the leagues worst team.We all still think were rolling, Harbaugh said. The guys had a great week of practice. Were preparing ourselves for this big game.San Francisco tight end Vernon Davis, hampered by back spasms and an ankle problem most of the year, isnt looking at stats or lack of production. Hes trying to keep things positive and moving forward.I stay in my lane and leave it up to the coaches, Davis saaid.dddddddddddd To help the team game after game, I would love that. As a competitor and contributor, Id love to get my hands on the ball. Right now, I just want to win. I want to do my job.Davis is on pace for 31 receptions and 280 yards, which would be the worst year of his career since a rookie season in which he had 20 receptions in 10 games. His longest play of the year is the 29-yard touchdown pass he caught during the 49ers opening win over Dallas, and the 44 yards receiving that game is a season high.It can be any number of teams, Davis said. It could be how teams are playing me. I dont know what it is.Davis said he doesnt plead his case to the coaching staff or Kaepernick.As far as me demanding the ball, I just cant do it, Davis said. I dont want to add any stress. Any time you lose, guys are going to be upset, they are going to be frustrated. As far as this week, guys are motivated.Harbaugh said Davis continues to work through things.He had a tremendous week of practice, Harbaugh said. Hes done a tremendous job of blocking.49ers offensive lineman Joe Staley said the team anticipates having success for the rest of the season.There are no excuses for past performances, he said. Were trying to move on. If we win the next four games well be in the playoffs, and I honestly believe we will.NOTES: T Anthony Davis (concussion), DT Glenn Dorsey (forearm) and TE Vance McDonald (back) were declared out for the game. CB Tramaine Brock (hamstring) and S Raymond Ventrone (groin) are questionable. ... The 49ers are playing in Oakland during the regular season for the second time since 1979. ... San Francisco has won 11 of its last 14 regular-season games against AFC opponents. . The 49ers are also 11-3 in December under Harbaugh.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '