Over the next few weeks, Die By The Blade staffers will take an in-depth look at each of the other teams in the Atlantic Division as the Buffalo Sabres prepare for the 2021-22 season.
Next up: the Florida Panthers.
Last Season’s Results: 37-14-5 (79 points, 2nd in Central Division)
Key Offseason Acquisitions: Joe Thornton, Sam Reinhart, Brandon Montour (Okay, he’s not a key addition, but since he’s a former Sabre, I’m throwing him on here.)
Key Offseason Losses: Goaltender Chris Driedger, who went 14-6-3 in net last season, was picked up by the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft.