Mike Harrington: With both Cup finalists coming to town, Sabres are staring at another massive week
By Mike Harrington
News Sports Reporter
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Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) follow a play during the second period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Sabres coach Don Granato said after Friday’s loss to New Jersey that his group would learn a lot from the game against a team that's tearing up the Eastern Conference. A rough first period, even though it ended scoreless, wasn’t remotely good enough. Nor was giving up three goals in the second.
Sabres General Manager Kevyn Adams declined to discuss Chychrun when asked by The Buffalo News on Sunday, but Adams reiterated that he’s always seeking ways to improve his roster in the short- and long-term.
The Devils are proving Ruff isn't out of touch. As we saw in Buffalo, he could play a defensive-oriented team relying on goaltending (think 1998, 1999, 2001 and 2010) and he could have a team skate like the wind (think 2006 and 2007).
"The Colorado Avalanche hosted Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night, and they're a prime example of how rebuilds don't have to take forever. Or at least, in terms we're all too familiar with, 11 years going on 12," writes Mike Harrington.
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) and Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) follow a play during the second period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup final on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
