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. […]
The sparks of brilliance outshine Buffalo’s mistakes. By Erik Wollschlager / Diebytheblade.com Final: Score: Buffalo: 4, Columbus: 3 Shots: BUF-29, CBJ-25 Minus-1: Goaltending To pin Carter Hutton’s .880 save percentage on him may seem a little shortsighted. The goals that were scored weren’t all his fault – lost coverages, quick possession changes…all of the things […]
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 […]