‘While an experienced coaching staff like that of the Rangers might usually be able to shield their young defencemen from the top attackers of the opposition, that’s not really possible against the Sabres. Blessed with skilled depth at all three forward positions, the Sabres have abandoned the traditional approach of designating a checking line or an “energy” line and instead send out four skilled units with the same task, to defend when necessary and aggressively attack whenever possible.’
Baptism of fire for Girardi
Source: Toronto Star