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5 Buffalo Sabres who can win individual awards in 2022-23

By Sion Fawkes

Apr 29, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 29, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power (25) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato (left) talks to the Sabres during a time-out against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Buffalo won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Don Granato, Adams

This one is an obvious longshot, but if the Buffalo Sabres as much as sneak into the playoffs, it is highly likely that Granato will be in the running to win the Adams award. Especially since only a few still have a high opinion of the Sabres, with them sitting between 25th and 28th in most power rankings.

Last season, the Sabres were supposed to finish in the league basement, and they ended up playing moderately well considering their preseason expectations of roughly 68 points. Note, they probably wouldn’t have encroached 68 had it not been for a late-season run. But better late than never!

One thing that will keep Granato from winning the award this season is that the Sabres still may not be that good. If they don’t accumulate enough points for a playoff berth, they will have a hard time sneaking in. In that case, I would only expect Granato to contend for the award.

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Overall, these five Buffalo Sabres have the best chance at taking an individual award and giving the team a piece of hardware for the first time since 2009-10. Now, I’d like to see your list of players/coaches that can contend. Who do you have on your list and why?

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