2016-17 season preview: Buffalo SabresSource: ESPN ‘The Sabres will contend for a playoff spot for the majority of the season but will fall just short in the end. Seventh in the Atlantic.’ Related posts: Sabres preview: Jack Eichel most exciting Buffalo prospect since Gilbert Perreault? Season preview: Buffalo Sabres 2015-16 season preview: Buffalo Sabres Buffalo Sabres 2016-17 NHL season preview Nhl season preview: Buffalo Sabres