‘“I actually like the thought that there’s going to be a competition for something of value, whatever that is,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said prior to Thursday’s game in Scottrade Center. “I like pride myself but I was there for last year’s game and … it wasn’t a ton of competition. I like it when there’s competition. East vs. West, whatever. We’re never going back to the Stanley Cup champions vs. the rest of the league but there’s competition there now. I’d hope that’s what this format brings.”’