‘Despite being a better team than in previous years, they still seem light years behind teams like the Boston Bruins, who easily spanked them recently. Talking to an usher at a game, we both agreed to win a Stanley Cup, a team needs speed, skill, good-enough size and importantly, strength. The Sabres have good skill and speed, but Adams needs to add the strength dimension. To win in today’s NHL, you have to win battles along the boards and down low at the net. As Sabres coach Don Granato calls it – playing direct.’