There is no question that the Buffalo Sabres don't have the home ice advantage they used to have 20 years ago. The playoff drought has kept fans away, and they rightfully are taking a wait-and-see approach to whether or not this is the team is the one to finally get back to the playoffs.
However, even with the team's struggles, there are some notable games that have some great storylines for the Sabres or their opponents that fans should want to come out and see these games. These are six games on the schedule at KeyBank Center that fans won't want to miss.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers (10/18)
The Buffalo Sabres open the season against the New York Rangers and it is a game that they are having a tough time selling tickets for. However, this is a game that they shouldn't have trouble selling tickets for.
The Sabres' home game against the Panthers is the fifth game of the season and the fourth home game. By this point, fans should have an idea of just how competitive the team is, and if they can get off to a decent start, then this has the potential to be an exciting game.
It will be against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, who have won two straight and will be going for a third this season. This will also be the return of former Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Reinhart, who is a player that fans always ask 'what if' in terms of not trading him away.