Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
The reason for the Sabres’ freefall to the bottom of the NHL was easy to pinpoint. Buffalo simply lacked the top-end talent that leads teams to victories and Stanley Cups.
Buffalo believes it has those game-changers in the organization now, which is why optimism is flowing in Sabreland. The opening game of the Sabres’ prospect challenge showed there are good reasons for the positive vibe.
Buffalo’s top youngsters were clearly the best players on the ice Saturday in First Niagara Center, as the Sabres toyed with the New Jersey Devils in a 6-2 victory.