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Buffalo Sabres tank commander readies troops for a new NHL standings battle

If the Sabres' recent slide continues, will it be time for Buffalo to turn its focus to Gavin McKenna, the top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft?

Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, the top-rated prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft class | Chris Coduto/GettyImages

WGR 550 radio host Jeremy White was the leading voice a decade ago when the Buffalo Sabres went all-in on the McEichel sweepstakes, which was the nickname given to the not-so-secret tanking effort aimed at landing Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel in the 2015 NHL Draft.