Definitely some maturity achieved tonight. Could have folded in the third but fought back and did what they had to against a good team in a tough building to win.
Yep. Been an issue all year. They have been horrible on defense and penalty kill all year with not even a hint of improvement or even different tactics attempted. The asst coaches on this staff are in way over their heads.
Let’s hope it doesn’t take 3-4 seasons for the Sabres to find actual competent asst coaches that know how to fix the PK. It’s cost us numerous games and a playoff spot this year and will continue to until it’s properly coached and addressed.
Sadly Levi can’t be expected to overcome our piss poor PK and slacking D play we’ve had all year. Hopefully KA is taking note of this and will improve the D and the asst coaching before next year. Levi can’t transform the team all by himself.
Thompson has been injured since late January and just hasn’t had time to fully recover with rest. Unfortunately his goals also decreased since then as well, no doubt as a direct result of his injury.