Buffalo Sabres: What makes the front three so valuable
By Sion Fawkes
The Buffalo Sabres have solidified their first line. And it goes far beyond just scoring goals
Two of the Buffalo Sabres front three lead the team in points – Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson. Winger Alex Tuch leads the team in points-per-game, and in +/-. And while statistics are great to point to, and goals are the most important statistic that win games, it’s the little things that matter most.
Why? Because sub-tasks transform into the overall task of goal scoring and ultimately, winning. And it’s something Tuch, Thompson, and Skinner have mastered since the former made his Buffalo Sabres debut. Now that they are getting into a rhythm, let’s break down three factors that have given fans of the rebuilding Sabres hope for a brighter future.
These three factors often go overlooked. But when broken down, they comprise the building blocks of success at professional hockey’s highest level.