It’s been almost a decade since the Sabres last made any significant run in the playoffs. In fact, with the exception of two brief appearances in 2010 and 2011 (neither time making it passed the first round), the Sabres have missed out on post-season contention in seven of the last nine years. One would have to go back to the 2006-07 season to the find the team that would eventually reach the Conference finals, a team that was remarkably gifted offensively, with a league-leading 308 goals for (20 more than any other team). At the forefront were two of the most memorable captains in recent Sabres history: #48 – Daniel Briere and #23 – Chris Drury.
Moving Forward While Looking Behind: Buffalo Sabres Look to Build a Playoff Team
