The Sabres opened the  shortened season with a lot of hope. They won their first two games, but since that time they have struggled. Their defense has been terrible so far and they only have one line scoring. The Sabres have just one win in the teams last eight games

   Thomas Vanek leads the NHL in scoring with 19 points but he was held  off the score sheet for the first time in nine games in the Sabres 4-3 loss at Ottawa Tuesday night.

 Lindy Ruff is and should be on the hot seat?  G-M  Darcy Regier is on the same seat

  Goalie  Jhonas Enroth had a tough night in net for the Sabres. The goaltender gave up three goals on the first ten shots he faced to fall to 0-2 on the year. Enroth has won a start since November 26th, 2011. He is 0-10-3 since that time.

   How come that Sabres looked so good in their 7-4 comeback win in Boston last Thursday, but have played passive in three straight losses since? Defensemen Tyler Myers was better last night, but has been awful all season.He looks lost, as does the team.

  Can the Buffalo Sabres survive the NHL playoff race? The team is only two points out of the 8th and final playoff spot. I'm sure owner Terry Pegula is pleased with his team being the 8th or 7th seed in the playoffs.  There are 38 games left in the season.