‘Since the lockout in 2004-05, the eighth-place team in the conference averaged just more than 90 points in the standings, a trend that is holding form. The Sabres have 76 points in 70 games, putting them on pace for 89 points. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff figured a playoff mentality would best supply the necessary push.’
Time to crank up the tenacity
Source: Buffalo News