These are five players that fans need to watch closely in the first preseason games for the Buffalo Sabres.
The Buffalo Sabres are beginning the next step of their preparation for the 2025-26 season on Monday night with the first preseason game of the year. It will be a quick start to the preseason for Buffalo as they will play three in four nights and begins in Columbus against the Blue Jackets.
While the final score may not count towards the standings, there is plenty that can be won or lost on the ice.