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Is Josh Doan the secret solution to a massive Buffalo Sabres problem?

Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Doan is already starting to emerge as one of the 2025 NHL offseason's one underrated acquisitions.

Buffalo Sabres winger Josh Doan | Gregory Shamus/GettyImages

The Buffalo Sabres' inability to create a competent power play has been one of the most vital factors in the team's regression over the past two seasons. Josh Doan is showing he can provide a net-front presence that's been sorely lacking in recent years.

Doan, who was acquired alongside defenseman Michael Kesselring in a blockbuster offseason trade that sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth, tallied a goal and an assist with the man advantage in Thursday night's 5-2 preseason loss to the Detroit Red Wings.