Four games into the preseason and many prognosticators of the Buffalo Sabres roster have changed their outlook on what the opening night lineup should look like.
It’s no secret that the fringe of the depth chart is relatively crowded, both offensively and on the blue line. Under-performing veterans with term remaining on their current deals, along with up-and-coming young talent have resulted in a logjam in terms of depth.
Due to the contracts currently on the Sabres’ ledger and questions surrounding their NHL-readiness, it was widely speculated that some of the team’s top prospects may need to spend another year in the AHL.