The Buffalo Sabres will play the Montreal Canadiens four times in 2023-24. How much of an edge do they have over their division rivals?
Much like the Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators, the Montreal Canadiens saw little turbulence in the way of roster turnover. They added just one player in Alex Newhook, and drafted David Reinbacher, who could be ready for the NHL this season. But whether he returns for another year in NL, goes to the AHL, or makes the inevitable jump to the big leagues is still a mystery.