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Going into 2023-24, there are plenty of reasons to assume another step forward for Buffalo.
The logo at center ice has been repainted to royal blue.
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Stepping into a true starter role for the first time in the league at age 28, Dominik Hasek entered the limelight in 1993, a time in which Patrick Roy was cementing himself as an NHL great and Martin Brodeur was already the next up-and-coming star goalie. Hasek wasn’t supposed to be in the starter’s net — a Grant Fuhr injury forced him into the position — but the Sabres’ goaltender forced his way into a permanent slot being the workhorse. https://thehockeywriters.com/dominik-hasek-the-nhls-greatest-goalie/
Benson's the best non-McDavid playmaker I've ever tracked. Second all-time in expected primary assists per 60 (5v5 only, 3000-plus players), which basically measures passes for scoring chances. From Twitter https://twitter.com/MitchLBrown/status/1667543688996872194?s=20
The Buffalo Sabres have built up hope for a playoff appearance multiple times in the past few years and fell back to earth. It'll now be an expectation to make it next season. https://thehockeynews.com/news/2023-nhl-off-season-outlook-buffalo-sabres-have-better-days-ahead-again