3 – Who stepped up the most to play winger on the second line?
We’re over halfway through the preseason, and we still haven’t gotten a clear-cut answer to this burning question. And honestly, I don’t mind that since it makes no sense for Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato to reveal his hand – and the same should go for each of the four lines and three pairings.
I will say this though: Biro has three points and he’s looked good in each contest, so he’s a strong candidate. Also, it wouldn’t surprise me if Jordan Greenway snagged the role, as he’s looked better than many have given him credit for. Respected outlet Hockey Stat Cards currently has Greenway listed with an average game score of 0.51, and Biro is at 0.56, putting both players in the blue (good) instead of the orange (bad).
It also depends on what the Sabres decide to do with Zach Benson. If they want to keep him around, then he could step in. But since he’s been practicing often with Jeff Skinner and Tage Thompson on the first line, perhaps they want him there.
So who knows? Maybe Granato is indeed planning on Benson lining up with the first and dropping Tuch to the second? Probably not, or at least that’s what logic says. Ultimately, nobody will crack this code except for the Sabres coaching staff and front office, and it needs to stay that way.
(Numbers provided by Hockey Stat Cards are reflected at the time of publication. They refresh regularly and are subject to change)