Buffalo forward Tyler Ennis says Sabres' quick rebuild generating optimism

Tyler Ennis has a points target for the upcoming season but he's keeping the number to himself. (Perry Mah, Edmonton Sun)For local NHL product, Tyler Ennis, the past two years in Buffalo have felt like an eternity.

Much like the Edmonton Oilers did before them, the Buffalo Sabres bottomed out, attempting to rebuild their team from scratch.

Unlike the Oilers, however, the Sabres seem to be heading in the right direction just two years into their rebuild.

Heading into the season, there is excitement in Buffalo due to the manner their roster was turned over.

“I think it’s like Edmonton right now, there is a lot of turnover and changes in coaches and we have some high-end prospects coming in and…