We went 24+ hit for hit against both bigger stronger teams in Florida and won both games playing “playoff hockey”… Then revert back to our non contact game…
No time like the present to get the boys to do more checking, pinching, and hitting… Playoff hockey… We have time… They are fast learners… Did it in both Florida games against top teams…
Just watched Granato’s post game presser… Powerful explanation of why Sabres management stays focused on the next game after a bad effort and not criticism of a player or the group… Long Season… Also great locker room remarks… Even gave UPL a love tap
Thought we forechecked ok… We didn’t back check or play physical today… Got away with it because their goaltending was worse than ours… Will need to play an aggressive defensive and offensive game to be primed for the playoffs