BUFFALO, NY - JANUARY 26: Dylan Cozens #24 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal against the New York Rangers during the first period at KeyBank Center on January 26 , 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
The simple answer would be “not last”. But there are more things to watch for and get excited about during a rebuilding season other than just standings. As the Buffalo Sabres remain in this seemingly endless rebuild, fans should look to things other than just the standings to judge if next season is successful or not.