The Edge will break down the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins to see which team has the advantage at each position.
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo's defense comes into the postseason underrated. With no big names, it is easy to overlook the Sabres' blueline.
Although many of them may be journeymen, this is a solid group that plays well together. Calder Trophy favorite Tyler Myers leads Buffalo in almost every defensive category. Through 82 games, the "Big Easy" has lit the lamp 11 times, dished out 37 helpers, is a +13, and averages the most minutes out of any Sabre (24:44 T.O.I.).
Henrik Tallinder, paired with Myers for most of the season, is a solid penalty killer and a fan favorite. The Swede has played in all 82 games and owns a feel-good +13.
Buffalo will look for these two to lead the ...
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The Edge: Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston BruinsùDefense
Posted: 12th April 2010 by Spencer Timkey in NHLComments Off on The Edge: Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston BruinsùDefense