VANCOUVER - Around this time last year, the Vancouver Whitecaps displayed considerable bravado as they aspired to place among the top teams in MLS. Telvin Smith Jersey . But in 2014, the Whitecaps will have a new coach, a new look and less attitude, starting with Saturdays season-opener against the powerhouse New York Red Bulls at B.C. Place Stadium. Watch the Whitecaps vs. Red Bulls live on TSN tonight at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. "Were all looking ahead with a cautious optimism," Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi said before the team held its final pre-season practice Friday. The Whitecaps finished seventh in the Western Conference with a 13-12-9 record in 2013 after becoming the first Canadian team to make the playoffs the year before. New York, which features a star-studded lineup, finished first overall with a 17-9-8 mark. Carl Robinson, a former Whitecaps assistant coach, will try to excel in the top job after Martin Rennie was fired at the end of the last campaign. "Obviously, with a new coach coming in, theres going to be a transition, but hes had a full pre-season to work with a majority of the guys," said Lenarduzzi. "And then, getting the guys that weve added over the course of the pre-season, therell still be I would think a required time for players to gel and for the newer guys to get to know Carl and his coaching staff and their teammates." Robinson has brought in several new players from South America and Europe, including new designated player Pedro Morales, a Chilean midfielder who was signed earlier this week. "We dont want to put too many unrealistic expectations on him, but were hopeful that hes going to produce and well see results of that in goals and assists," said Lenarduzzi. "But ultimately what were looking for from him is to bring out the best in players around him." Other prominent newcomers include attacking Nicolas Mezquida and Sebastian Fernandez, who both hail from Uruguay, and Mattias Laba of Argentina, a designated player who was acquired from Toronto FC. Vancouvers acquisitions have paled in comparison to TFCs splashy off-season signings, but Lenarduzzi did not feel pressured to match them. "I dont think any team in the league feels the pressure to match $100 million spent on three players," he said. As a result of the changes, the Whitecaps lineup features players from 16 countries, who bring diverse skill levels, backgrounds and languages. "Football is a global sport," said Lenarduzzi. "The language barriers? I dont believe they are barriers. Obviously when you get on the field youd like to be able to communicate with your teammates. But really, if youre good players, your ability will do the talking for you." Lenarduzzi is hopeful that Robinson, 37, a former Welsh international player who toiled in England and in MLS with Toronto and New York, will be able to get his message across. Known as a strong communicator, Robinson developed close relationships with players in his assistants role and, according to Lenarduzzi, succeeded in getting them to accept what they sometimes did not like to hear about their play. "Now that hes the head coach, hes the guy where the buck stops," said Lenarduzzi. "So it wont be the same as it was the previous two years. Itll be different. But Im encouraged that up until now hes maintained his willingness to communicate with the guys." Lenarduzzi also likes the fact that Robinson stresses a possession-oriented, attacking style of play while still requiring the club to display a disciplined defensive structure, and "puts a premium" on young players. "We havent kicked the ball in anger yet, so were not getting carried away," said Lenarduzzi. "We think weve got a good squad of players. But if he applies all of those things then I think weve got an opportunity to make the playoffs this year, which is really our objective." The quest for a post-season berth became more difficult following the departure of striker Camilo Sanvezzo — who led MLS with 22 goals last season — to Queretaro of the Mexican League. Camilo angered the club by donning the Mexican teams jersey while he was still a Whitecap and a transfer was eventually negotiated. "The hope is that two players or, more than likely, three players will help pick up that (scoring) slack," said Lenarduzzi. One likely source of more offence is striker Darren Mattocks, who had a disappointing sophomore season marred by injuries, inconsistent play and international absences that limited him to just three goals. Lenarduzzi also hopes to get "10-plus" goals from striker-midfielder Kekuta Manneh, a gifted 19-year-old scorer who was used sparingly in his rookie season but still found the net six times in only 764 minutes of action over 20 games. "What I dont think we want to do is heighten the expectations of Kekuta," said Lenarduzzi. "Hes a very good player, and he proved that late last season." Former Scottish international striker Kenny Miller will be expected to produce early as he plays on an unusual six-month contract that could see him leave the team in mid-season. "Kenny will need to do what he did the first half of last season and if thats the case, then certainly thats going to encourage us to keep him around," said Lenarduzzi. Striker Omar Salgado, 20, the teams first-ever MLS draft choice who has missed most of the past two seasons with foot injuries, could also help make up for Camilos absence, depending on how much playing time he can earn after his long layoff. Ultimately, Vancouvers scoring prowess could hinge on Robinson, also a former Red Bulls assistant coach, who was not managements first choice to replace Rennie. "Im excited. I really am," Robinson told reporters this week. "But Im trying to keep a calm head on my shoulders in (the dressing room) and in front of the guys." Notes: The Whitecaps loaned five players, including seventh-overall 2014 draft pick Andre Lewis, to the second-tier Charleston Battery on Friday. Lenarduzzi said the Whitecaps made the move to ensure that Lewis, a 19-year-old midfielder from Spanish Town, Jamaica, gets plenty of playing time. Strikers Mamadou Diouf and Marlon Ramirez, midfielder Aminu Abdallah and defender Jackson Farmer were also sent to Charleston. … Vancouver beat New York in their lone meeting last season. The Whitecaps are unbeaten (1-0-2) against the Red Bulls in three all-time games. Myles Jack Jersey . -- Aaron Rodgers isnt out for revenge in Green Bays season opener. 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I dont think Ive had one off the stanchion before.Tyler Ennis added a highlight-reel goal, and Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves as the Sabres rebounded from a home loss to Winnipeg on Wednesday.You never shoot it off the glass and hope it goes in the net, Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. Once in a while, luck comes if you continue to do the right things.It was the first win against Montreal in seven tries for the Sabres, who have won four of five after a 3-13-2 start.P.A. Parenteaus third-period, power-play goal ended Montreals scoring slump at 132 minutes, 36 seconds, but it wasnt enough for the Canadiens to avoid their second-straight loss.Montreal coach Michel Therrien chalked it up to luck, too, just not the good kind.Its a bad break, he said of Moulsons game-winner. Theres nothing you can do against a bad break.Buffalos first goal was a stunner, and it came just 3:27 into the game.Ennis skated through the right circle and around defenceman Alexei Emelin, but had to leap over Price in the crease. Falling with his back to the net, Ennis found the moving puck and flipped in a backhanded shot from the bottom of the left circle.I was thinking I was going pretty fast through the zone, and if I could just take it to the net Id get a chance, Ennis said. I got the puck back up on my stick and got lucky.Tyson Strachan then sent a two-line pass to send Torrey Mitchell in on a breakaway, but the Sabres centre put a low shot wide of the left post.Sabres right wing Drew Stafford was injured in the first periodd and didnt return. Wholesale Jaguars Jerseys China. Nolan said Stafford was feeling better and would make the trip to Montreal for Saturdays game.Enroth was challenged by a series of shots during a scrum in the crease about 8 minutes into the second period, but was saved by a whistle with the loose puck in between a series of skates at the edge of the crease.You need to get those breaks sometimes, Enroth said. We need to keep building on those breaks and stay positive here.Moulson nearly made it 2-0 midway through the second, but his shot went off the butt end of Prices goal stick and wide of the net.The Canadiens had a chance on the power play just 55 seconds into third period, and they needed just 40 seconds to tie the game on a disputed goal.Enroth had the puck under his skate for multiple seconds when Parenteau jammed it free and into the net. The play wasnt reviewable.He said that I needed to cover it 100 per cent, Enroth said. If you ask me, I covered it with my foot. It shouldnt matter if you cover it with your glove or your foot, but playing against Montreal youre not going to get a lot of calls.Montreal carried the period, and Enroth made several tough saves including a chest stop on Max Pacioretty with 15 minutes gone.Emelin elbowed former teammate Gionta in the head at the 18:06, starting a mild skirmish and sending Buffalo to a late power play.But Ennis late dump-in took a wild bounce off the end boards to Moulson, who had skated hard into the slot. Moulson was left with an empty net to score the winning goal.Thats the way hockey goes, Ennis said. It doesnt matter how it goes in. As long as we get the win, were happy.We drew it up on the bench exactly like that.Price made 23 saves in the loss.NOTES: The Sabres signed free agent forward Jean Dupuy of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds to a three-year, entry-level contract. ... Montreal D Tom Gilbert was a healthy scratch. 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