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Where has the NHL Network ranked the Buffalo Sabres?

By Zach Jezioro

Nov 13, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2021; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Yesterday, NHL Network released their power rankings for the Atlantic Division. Here is where they projected the Buffalo Sabres to finish. 

Yesterday, Mike Rupp and Mike Johnson of the NHL Network gave their power rankings for the Atlantic Division. As for the Buffalo Sabres, each of them had the Sabres in different spots but in the lower half of the division.

I do have some thoughts about these rankings. As you can see in the tweet above, Rupp has the Sabres finishing 7th in the division while Johnson has them in 6th. Let’s start with Rupp’s ranking first. Starting from the bottom, I do think Buffalo will finish above Montreal.

Are Mike Rupp’s and Mike Johnson’s projections regarding the Buffalo Sabres justifiable?

Sion did a good job breaking down where the Sabres stand in the division and I also predicted where they will finish in the Atlantic. The other thing I noticed on Rupp’s list is how high the Ottawa Senators are. The Sens did improve a ton but I personally think they won’t finish that high.

In fact, I think it’ll be a dogfight amongst the Sabres, Senators and Red Wings. Even though Buffalo didn’t make a ton of moves like Ottawa and Detroit did, the Sabres can definitely finish above those two teams. Even Johnson has the Senators in the top five.

As for the Boston Bruins, they are the biggest wild card in the Atlantic Division. They are going to be fighting for a playoff spot as usual but they have some big names who will be injured to start the season. With that being said, I do think the Sabres can compete with the rest of the division.

The top three teams are solidified. Everyone knows the Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning will occupy first, second and third. Where they will finish is to be determined. After them, it’ll be one interesting race.

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While Montreal will be a tough team, I think they will finish last. However, the race between Buffalo, Detroit, Ottawa and Boston will be a fun one to watch. While I do disagree with where the Sabres will finish in the rankings, it’s too close to call with how better the teams within the division got during the offseason.

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