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Expectations remain low in Buffalo, where Ruff-coached Sabres seek to snap 14-season playoff drought
Coach Ruff emphasizes defensive responsibility and grit while the Sabres navigate injuries and development challenges to break their 14-season NHL playoff drought.
- Season opener on Oct. 9, with Lindy Ruff returning as Sabres coach and aiming to end a 14-season playoff drought.
- Last season the Buffalo Sabres went 36-39-7, a record that left the club near the bottom of the standings and raised chemistry and culture questions in the tough Atlantic Division.
- Goaltending and injuries remain concerns as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonnen struggles, 23-year-old Devon Levi starts in the minors, and Josh Norris returns healthy from a torn oblique.
- BETMGM lists Buffalo at 100-1, reflecting low expectations as forward depth concerns persist with reliance on Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, while general manager Kevyn Adams acknowledged second-guessing midseason moves.
- Roster turnover is visible with departures including JJ Peterka and unsettled contract talks for an unnamed ninth-year player, while Buffalo's center depth remains strong with Tage Thompson, Josh Norris and Ryan McLeod.
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Expectations remain low in Buffalo, where Ruff-coached Sabres seek to snap 14-season playoff drought
Lindy Ruff believes he's got a better grasp on the Sabres deficiencies entering the second season of his second stint coaching the the Buffalo Sabres.
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