It's another year of wondering if this season is different for the Buffalo Sabres, but they have their best shot yet of ending the playoff drought. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens preview their season.
Buffalo Sabres fans approach the 2023-24 NHL season wondering once again if this is the year they snap the lengthy playoff drought. But they're truly on the rise.
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Sabres in The Hockey News Podcast's Atlantic Division preview episode.
Buffalo Sabres
2022-23 Result: 42-33-7, 91 PTS, 5th in Atlantic, 20th in NHL
Key Additions: Connor Clifton (D), Erik Johnson (D)
Key Departures: Vinnie Hinostroza (C), Ilya Lyubushkin (D), Craig Anderson (G)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Buffalo Sabres' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team.
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau explains who's under the most pressure on the Sabres to perform this season.
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Capitals heading into the off-season.
The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.
The Hockey News’ Buffalo Sabres Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Sabres at THN.com/Buffalo.