This season has a different feeling to it. There’s no real expectations for success but it’s not a season where “tanking” is the idea either. Don Granato doesn’t work that way. After watching the new look Buffalo Sabres, it’s apparent that this team, this group of players, has a drastically different feel than teams of the past few years. They’re uptempo, they’re wild, and they’re well balanced. And it’s refreshing to see.
I should first mention when it comes to “culture,” for people who maybe never played hockey, or any sport really, it truly does matter.