Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has been involved in the evolution of NHL playoff mind games, which have become a key aspect of the sport.
The Sabres have been at the forefront of this trend, using various tactics to gain an edge over their opponents, including Martin St. Louis and the Montreal Canadiens.
As coaches look for ways to gain an advantage, the use of mind games has become more prevalent, with teams using everything from trash talk to strategic lineup decisions to try and get inside their opponents' heads.
The use of mind games has been a key factor in the Sabres' success in recent years, and the team will look to continue this trend in the upcoming season.
The KeyBank Center faithful will be eager to see how the Sabres use mind games to their advantage, and the team's performance in this area will be a major factor in determining their success.
The alumni on social media will also be watching closely, as the Sabres look to make a deep playoff run and bring a championship to the city of Buffalo.
The next milestone for the Sabres will be their first playoff game, where they will look to use their mind games to gain an edge over their opponents and advance to the next round.