Share this postBuffalo Sabres & the Weak Sidejhanhky.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmailBuffalo Sabres & the Weak SideWhat a difference one detail makesJack HanNov 1, 2021Share this postBuffalo Sabres & the Weak Sidejhanhky.substack.comCopy linkTwitterFacebookEmail2020-21: Play north & force through pressureJack Han @JhanHkyBUF's predictable strong-side transition makes 2 high-end players (Hall and Eichel) look average: No width in the rush No speed differential Minimal deception or change of direction Easy for NYI to kill the rush. 2021-22: Play east-west & find the weak sideOn a wall battle, BUF71 stays away and creates a weak-side optionOn a regroup, BUF goes 4-wide & uses the width of the iceOn a retrieval, BUF4 looks for a controlled exit & BUF21 stays wide