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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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 65

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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

Buffalo Sabres: Jokiharju has stepped it up in the 2023 preseason

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WINNIPEG, CANADA - MAY 13: Goaltender Scott Ratzlaff #33 of the Seattle Thunderbirds takes part in the pre-game warm-up prior to action against the Winnipeg Ice in Game Two of the 2023 WHL Championship Series at Canada Life Centre on May 13, 2023 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 64

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Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Riley Stillman (61) takes a shot on goal as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (5) tries to defend during the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres finally showed some toughness vs. Columbus

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Sep 30, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (9) during the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Zach Benson makes his case for the final roster

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Apr 11, 2023; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41) covers the puck as Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) battles New Jersey Devils right wing Nathan Bastian (14) during the second period at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 63

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Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) makes a save against Buffalo Sabres right wing Tage Thompson (72) during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

What the Buffalo Sabres final 2023-24 lineup should look like

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Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) leads a break-out up ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 62

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Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Isak Rosen (63) skates with the puck as Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) chases during the third period at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Breaking down the Buffalo Sabres first round of roster moves

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Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (12) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) fight for the puck during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

3 burning questions for the Buffalo Sabres halfway through preseason

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Sep 28, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (31) has his helmet repaired during a time-out against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Comrie vs. Luukkonen: The Buffalo Sabres have a decision to make

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Sep 24, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (21) shoots the puck as Buffalo Sabres defenseman Kale Calgue (38) and Sabres defenseman Ryan Johnson (33) defend during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: Ryan Johnson is ready for the NHL, but…

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Sep 26, 2023; Buffalo, New York, USA; The Buffalo Sabres celebrate a win over the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 61

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BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 27: Eric Comrie #31 of the Buffalo Sabres during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at KeyBank Center on March 27, 2023 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres 75 Bold Predictions for 2023-24: Prediction 60

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Oct 7, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie (31) and defenseman Kale Clague (38) defend Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jason Zucker (16) during the second period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Eric Comrie can make a strong case to be Buffalo Sabres backup tonight

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Apr 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres: The good, the bad, and the ugly from Preseason Game 3

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 15: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen #1 of the Buffalo Sabres tends net against the Washington Capitals during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on March 15, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Overreaction! The Buffalo Sabres have a goaltender controversy

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