On the outside, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe is nothing super special. To the outside hockey world, he is just another mid-tier defender on the Sabres blue line, but the reality is much different than that.
With McCabe hurt so far this season, the Sabres went on their recent 5 game losing streak after their historic 10 game winning streak, and there is no coincidence there.
Jake McCabe plays top end and key minutes for the Buffalo Sabres. He is a penalty killer on the top unit with Rasmus Ristolainen, and his role has been a top pair defender with Ristolainen as well.