The transition from the prairies of Manitoba to the shores of Lake Erie is never a small feat, but for Logan Stanley, the adjustment is proving to be as smooth as a fresh sheet of ice. Acquired from the Winnipeg Jets earlier this month, the 27-year-old defenseman is finally getting settled into his new surroundings. Between moving his truck across the border and hosting family in town, the 6-foot-7 blueliner is finding comfort off the ice—which is translating directly to his play on it. It certainly helps that he’s joined a locker room currently riding the high of an Atlantic Division lead. A New Pace of Play The biggest adjustment for Stanley hasn’t just been the hotel living; it’s the speed. Buffalo’s system demands more mobility from its defenders compared to what he was accustomed to in Winnipeg. However, Stanley noted after Tuesday’s skate at KeyBank Center that the team’s commitment to defensive detail is what makes the transition manageable....Read More