Jan 14, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Ralph Krueger watches from the bench during the second period against the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
With an offseason of shake-ups and realigned divisions for a shortened 2021 season, the national power rankings polls take on a great interest in watching where your team might fall. The Buffalo Sabres have started the season 0-2-0, so we should not be expecting much praise for them in any power rankings so far.
NHL clubs are playing for four playoff spots in each of the new divisional groups, so all eyes are on which teams will make the cut.