There is no way around it for the Buffalo Sabres this season. They are in a free fall, and it is unclear just how far they will fall. They currently have the second-lowest point total in the NHL, and midway through November, are still searching for their first road win.
In the 32 Thoughts Podcast on Friday, Elliotte Friedman talked about the mood around the Buffalo Sabres and described the feeling as 'heavy'. "The games feel really heavy in Toronto, and they feel really heavy with Nashville, and they feel really heavy for Buffalo.