Last year's division champions are looking for a repeat performance this season. The roster is somewhat retooled, and by bringing back the key pieces, they seem ready for the challenge.
The Buffalo Sabres open their season with a challenge right away, facing the Ottawa Senators this Friday. Are they ready to bust through the force field that the Senators have seemingly put around themselves since the 2005-06 season?
It's possible, and not only do the Sabres have to get through the Senators (playing six games, might I add), they must also get through the rest of their 76 games against the other 28 teams in the NHL, as well.
Offseason Losses: D Toni Lydman (Anaheim Ducks), D Henrik Tallinder (New Jersey Devils), F Adam Mair (Free Agency), F Tim Kennedy (Bought Out), F Raffi Torres (Vancouver Canucks)
Offseason Gains: F Rob Niedermayer (New Jersey Devils), D Shaone Morrisonn (Washington Capitals), D Jordan Leopold (Pittsburgh Penguins)
Last Season: The Buffalo Sabres were not the likely pick to win the division last year, but that's just what they did. Behind the stellar play of Ryan ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NHL
Article written by TJ Luckman
NHL: Buffalo Sabres 2010-11 Regular Season Preview
October 6th, 2010 by TJ Luckman Leave a reply »
Advertisement