Good conversation in here. On Quinn, I didn't notice the soft play last year. Not that he showed grit, just maybe all the awesome skilled play masked its absence. And I agree that Foligno's hit was awkward, I see it the way you describe it @PerreaultForever Like - that's it? You are standing in front of the crease, and you went down that easy? And now you are just sitting there? No response?
Pretty sure Quinn's year with ROC he was over point per game, and then disappeared in playoffs (while Krebs went down and lit it up). "He's gripping his stick too tight" was the primary narrative. Maybe it was the increased intensity instead? Ugh. Really see this guy as a key to the Sabres having success. Hopeful he works through it and can at least stand up for himself when needed - maybe like Reinhart or Pommers. Samson is as soft as they come (one of the reasons we sucked again in my opinion), but now he has the big D teammate mojo all around and it's not a problem.