Here we go again. After a hot start to the season, the Sabres have now dropped five straight. In a spooky deja vu moment, they have dropped from first place in the NHL to out of a playoff spot in a matter of a few weeks.
However, in comparison to last season, the Sabres are equipped with a much deeper roster and hold some interesting cards to play as their defensemen get healthy. It is widely anticipated that Jason Botterill is considering his trade options, perhaps even pushing to make a deal, and is likely looking for an upgrade or two at forward.