‘Briere spoke in HSBC Arena after the Sabres held a team meeting that served as a mini pep rally and an airing of grievances. He claimed the most substantial factor in Friday night’s loss was the Sabres played too timidly because they were worried about protecting their defensemen, particularly Rory Fitzpatrick, Doug Janik and Jeff Jillson.’
Sabres left looking for answers
Source: Buffalo News