‘“There’s 82 games in an NHL season,” Granato said. “In 81, it’s pretty simple for the coaches. You know all the elements and you know what the players are dealing with. And a game like that, I can tell you right now the players take over. You can think you did something as a coach, but all the different elements out there that both teams had to play under and fight through, they’re going to determine the outcome, not your coaching strategy. It’s just there’s too many different elements they’re taking in every moment with the wind, the sun, the cold, the ice conditions.”‘
Heritage Classic win showcases bond Sabres have formed this season
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