The Buffalo Sabres did not make the splash at the Trade Deadline that many of the weary faithful were hoping for, with General Manager Kevyn Adams choosing to make a quiet impact instead with a couple of depth additions that have the potential to strengthen the team’s spine.
Top line forward Alex Tuch remains out, but the return of Rasmus Dahlin was immediately felt after a seven-goal pelting at juggernauts Boston Bruins. Just writing the last part of that sentence makes me want to projectile vomit, but alas, such is life.
Here’s the schedule for the week ahead with three virtual playoff locks and one direct wildcard rival on the schedule.