‘”First- and second-year players have shown they’re elite players in this league,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who will lead the Eastern Conference. “I think you saw the changeover from the post-lockout, where their speed and skill just kills now. These players have dominated the game, made the game exciting and made it a lot more dramatic than it was in the past.”‘
Next wave arrives ahead of schedule
Source: Buffalo News