At 10-6-2, there is no question that the Buffalo Sabres are a much-improved group this season. Jason Botterill fulfilled his promise to shake-up the core this summer, and the immediate returns have re-ignited a tired and frustrated fan base.
At the top of the roster, it’s pretty easy to tell which players are on pace for better seasons, statistically than they produced last season (in some cases career-bests). With a great deal of the Sabres’ goals coming from their top line (a mark that currently sits at 46.2-percent), it’s been easy for fans not to notice the success of certain depth players who have flown under the radar.