‘Throw in Taylor Hall, Eric Staal and some depth additions and things started to make sense. Then the pandemic got in the way and the NHL had to call an audible. The divisions were scrambled. Bottom line from this view: The Sabres got a raw deal. Just when they’re trying to avoid equaling the NHL record of 10 consecutive years out of the playoffs.’
Mike Harrington: Sabres forced to embrace challenge of daunting division
Source: Buffalo News