BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 16: Zemgus Girgensons #28, Jake McCabe #19, and Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrate after Eichel scored an empty net goal, his 4th goal of the game to seal a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators during the third period of play at KeyBank Center on November 16, 2019 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Nicholas T. LoVerde/Getty Images)
What do the Sabres need to accomplish in 2021 for it to be considered a successful season?
Every team has different expectations that, if met, would be considered a success. Some teams just want to be above .