New netminding duo poised to push Sabres

There is little question that the Buffalo Sabres have entered a new era. Familiar faces that were the keystone of the organization under general manager Tim Murray have been given their walking papers via trade, waivers, or a failure to tender an offer in free agency.

Chief among these Murray acquisitions was goaltender Robin Lehner. Personal issues aside, Lehner came from Ottawa without having proven to be a viable starter. He battled through injuries, along with a carousel of terrible defense, but still gave it his best go for the Sabres. Unfortunately for the netminder, it didn’t work out.

As the 2018-19 season begins, the team has a new look in net. Buffalo again rolled the dice on an…