Well, here we are. One game into the lockout-shortened season and there is already a misconception brewing about the boys in blue and gold: “This 2013 squad’s identity is TOUGHNESS!!!”
After acquiring Steve Ott & John Scott in the off-season, Darcy & Co. did their part to add some grit to a team that many considered “soft.” Those additions to a team already populated with the likes of Patrick Kaleta were of the mindset to build on toughness, but in a reactive not proactive manner. After having Ryan Miller qualify for the US Olympic gymnastics team, thanks to a helpful hand from Milan Lucic last November, the Sabres infamously did the opposite of a lot… nothing. Hockey analysts & fans alike criticized the Sabres for idly standing by and allowing their net minder to get obliterated without any sort of repercussion. That situation led to other similar incidents throughout the season and so on & so forth. This common theme was something many assumed the team would addres...
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January 22, 2013
