When Buffalo Sabres players stepped off the bus in Hamilton ahead of the Heritage Classic all suited up in Flint Tropics jerseys, one thing was clear: they were having fun, and it made a difference in the team’s morale.
It fits into the overall trends we’ve seen with the Sabres lately as a whole. They look like they’re starting to gel as a team, and to genuinely enjoy the competition on the ice and the camaraderie in the locker room. They know playoffs aren’t in the picture for this season, but it doesn’t mean they have to sit around and sulk in doom & gloom all the time.