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Buffalo Sabres: Projecting the 2022 lineups (pre-free agency)

By Sion Fawkes

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Alexander Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - APRIL 12: Rasmus Dahlin #26 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Alexander Kerfoot #15 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Sabres defeated the Maple Leafs 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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MONTREAL, QC – FEBRUARY 13: Alexander Romanov #27 of the Montreal Canadiens defends against Peyton Krebs #19 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period at Centre Bell on February 13, 2022 in Montreal, Canada. The Buffalo Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-3. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /

Second Line

Peyton Krebs, LW

If there is one player slated to make the jump from Year 1 to Year 2 on the Buffalo Sabres roster, it’s Peyton Krebs. He had flaws in his game last season, such as committing way too many turnovers, but he also logged a 15.2 shooting percentage. He did make up for his turnover gaffes with 15 assists, but if he becomes more aggressive in shooting the puck, he will go a long way.

Dylan Cozens, C

Cozens had a stellar first half of the 2021-22 season before he cooled off scoring-wise. However, he did do well in shot selection and his leadership intangibles are through the roof. You can say the same for his work ethic. Cozens is another player I expect to make the jump both points-wise and in winning face-offs.

Victor Olofsson, RW

While I did not include UFAs here, I did include RFAs, so enter Olofsson. Perseverance defined Olofsson’s game last season, as his scoring took a hit until mid-February. If he stays healthy this year, Olofsson could easily turn into the team’s best scorer, even with the presence of Tuch, Thompson, and Skinner. Not saying it will happen, but you shouldn’t be surprised if it does.

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