'Buffalo's ability to replace key players lost to injury or free agency has been one of the team's strengths over the past two seasons. Losing the hottest scorer in the NHL — Afinogenov had seven goals and 10 assists in his last eight games before the injury — without suffering a significant fall-off will be the Sabres' biggest test yet.'
Injuries bring Sabrres back to earth
Source: Niagara Falls Reporter