Can the Sabres make up ground
The Buffalo Sabres got off to a slow start, and since then have been riding a roller coaster when it comes to winning. A win against the New York Islanders just might have put them back ion track.
The Sabres did have a horrible West Coast trip, but have won three in a row after dropping the first game back from the west. Which, Lindy Ruff expected considering his teams history.
The Sabres have gotten some key players going, which is even better considering the fact that two key defensemen will be returning soon.
Dimitri Kalinin returned against the Islanders, and Teppo Numminen was cleared to practice. With the return of both of them the Sabres should be able to loosen up on offense.
Lets face it what happened to Teppo really affected the Sabres play. When a close friend, teammate, or family member comes close to death it is hard to concentrate.
I know that myslef as of late, with my father falling ill, and then learning he has kidney failure, and cancer. I even found myslef completely oblivious to what was happening in the sports world around me to the point that I finally remembered that there was stuff going on yesterday.
With Teppo’s return to the ice the Sabres should be full steam ahead, and will show the rest of Western New York what it is made of.
With only being six points back of fourth place do not look for the Sabres to panic, especially general manager Darcy Regier.
The Sabres will make the playoffs, but the question is how far can they go without Danny Briere and Chris Drury.