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Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) carries the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) defends during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

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Buffalo Sabres hit a grand slam with Rasmus Dahlin’s extension

Buffalo Sabres: 3 bold predictions for Week 1 of the 2023-24 season

Mar 31, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson (78) and New York Rangers left wing Alexis Lafrenière (13) skate after the puck in the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Looking ahead to Week 1 of the Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 season

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Peyton Krebs (19) tries to block a shoot in bt Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Someone on the bottom-six must step up in 2023-24

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) takes a shot on goal during the second period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres offense won’t be enough to make 2024 playoffs

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) checks Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) as he goes after a loose puck during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 71

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Casey Mittelstadt (37) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Buffalo Sabres Saturday cutdown

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson (28) looks to defend during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 70

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) skates with the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Benson was the Buffalo Sabres preseason MVP, but…

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) looks for the puck during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Devon Levi faced much-needed adversity last night

Oct 6, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) watches as defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) tries to block a pass during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Should we panic about the Buffalo Sabres? That’s a hard no

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 04: JJ Peterka #77 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck during the first period in a preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on October 04, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 69

Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; The Buffalo Sabres celebrate a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 Lineup Projection 7.0: The Final Prediction

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 04: Kyle Okposo #21 of the Buffalo Sabres skates during the first period in a preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on October 04, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Is a deep playoff run possible for the 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres?

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 04: Kirill Marchenko #86 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Alex Tuch #89 of the Buffalo Sabres battle for the puck during the third period at Nationwide Arena on October 04, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 68

COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 04: Kent Johnson #91 of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Owen Power #25 of the Buffalo Sabres battle for the puck during the second period at Nationwide Arena on October 04, 2023 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres: Owen Power will play better than we’re projecting

Sep 24, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson (9) celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Benson’s stock soars, Luukkonen’s plummets in loss

Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson (9) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Benson’s chances to make Buffalo Sabres main roster just improved

Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jeff Skinner (53) celebrates his goal with right wing Kyle Okposo (21) and right wing Tage Thompson (72) during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 67

Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

3 pressing questions for the Buffalo Sabres final two preseason games

Mar 24, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) looks for the puck during the first period against the New Jersey Devils at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Luukkonen will face a tough test against Jackets

Sep 26, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (25) watches as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) skates with the puck during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

The Buffalo Sabres may have something they haven’t had in recent years

Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Riley Stillman (61) looks to take a shot on goal during the second period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 66

Dec 15, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Don Granato looks on in the second period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Don Granato sets the tone for 2023-24

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - APRIL 11: Dylan Cozens #24 of the Buffalo Sabres against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 11, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Dylan Cozens reiterates Buffalo Sabres new brand of physicality

Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi (27) makes a pad save during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Defense will decide the Buffalo Sabres fate in 2023-24