It is a pretty well-known fact that the Buffalo Sabres have been held back this season by a weak defense. Other things have gone wrong such as the lack of 5 on 5 scoring, a poor penalty kill and an abundance of injuries. With that being said, the defense remains the biggest problem surrounding the Sabres. Fixing the defense is a lot easier said than done and will certainly be a costly thing to do.
Prior to the trade deadline, there were rumors surrounding Evander Kane as being a possible trade candidate. It was believed that if Kane were to be traded, it would have been for a defenseman.