Buffalo rallies to edge Pittsburgh, 3-2; will open the season vs. the Penguins. By Jourdon LaBarber / Sabres.com PITTSBURGH, PA. — For all the terminology that has been used to describe how the Sabres aim to play under new coach Ralph Krueger, defenseman Marco Scandella offered the most succinct explanation from the visiting dressing inside […]
Ralph Krueger’s staff has implemented some new strategies for the power play. By Chad DeDominicis / Diebytheblade.com The Buffalo Sabres power play finished ranked 16th in the NHL last season, executing at a 19.5% rate. As expected, Ralph Krueger appears to have brought in a new approach to the Sabres strategy with the man advantage. […]
Marcus Johansson’s goal beats the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3. By Jourdon LaBarber / Sabres.com BUFFALO, N.Y. — Marcus Johansson stared down Jeff Skinner until he felt he could no longer wait. The only thing standing between Skinner and Johansson, who had just forced a turnover at the offensive blue line, was the outstretched stick of […]