Even with the NHL trade deadline come and gone, two of the worst teams in the league could wind up helping each other.
If the saying “Misery loves company” is indeed true, then the Buffalo Sabres and the Edmonton Oilers should consider merging into one franchise.
Consider: the Sabres and Oilers have combined to claim the worst record in the NHL four out of the last six seasons, and when the regular season ends, it will mark the fifth and tenth straight seasons, respectively, that Buffalo and Edmonton have failed to qualify for the playoffs.