The Buffalo Sabres power play finished ranked 16th in the NHL last season, executing at a 19.5% rate. As expected, Ralph Krueger appears to have brought in a new approach to the Sabres strategy with the man advantage.
Improving their success rate on the man advantage this season could be one way the club exceeds expectations that have them finishing in the mid-’80s in terms of total points. Finding consistency in their special teams is a way to make up for some shortcomings in their game at 5 on 5.
Last year, the power play approach under Phil Housley and Davis Payne focused on one-timers from any of the three players at the top of the umbrella.