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3 key areas the Buffalo Sabres must improve to climb another rung

By Sion Fawkes

Mar 4, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) controls the puck during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) controls the puck during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 11, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) takes a shot on goal as New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) defends during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

2 – Win some home games

Yesterday, I conducted a poll to see if the fans thought the Buffalo Sabres would switch to their Goatheads permanently if they continued to win in them. While many of us think they should do this, it was a resounding, and predictable, NO, they won’t.

Quite frankly, it’s a mere coincidence that they’re 8-1-1 when wearing the Goatheads as opposed to 5-17-2 when wearing the Crossed Swords or Reverse Retro. But the Sabres, to take that next step, need to start winning at home regardless of what uniform they’re wearing.

This season, it seemed like the Blue and Gold were trying too hard to impress those fans that showed up to KeyBank Center. If they adopt the same mentality they’ve used on the road, and that mentality will come in time, Buffalo will improve in this category. Expect it to happen as they gain more experience playing as a unit.

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