The Sabres need several players to elevate their games this season if the team is going to end its 14-year playoff drought.
The Buffalo Sabres are going to receive elite-level production from defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and forward Tage Thompson. Beyond that, however, there are a lot more questions than answers about what to expect from the team's other 21 players during the 2025-26 NHL season.
Yes, the Sabres need vastly improved performance from goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and it'd provide a massive boost if winger Zach Benson can find his scoring touch.