Table of Contents
- The Sabresโ Losing Streak Ends at 18 - The New York Times
- What the Sabres Should Do This Off-Season
- Sabres trade defenseman Erik Johnson to Flyers
- Sabres After Dark: For The First Time In Nearly Two Years
- Sabres off to a quick start... 2 goals in ONE MINUTE - YouTube
- How the Sabres changed their culture to change their results - ESPN
- Sabres' home woes continue as team loses to Ducks 4-3
- The 10 Greatest Tweets About The Sabres 3-0 Start
- Sabres sign one of their top prospects to an entry-level contract
- Surprise or not, Sabres are making changes to the lineup for Week 2 : r ...
The Buffalo Sabres' 2022-23 season may be coming to a close, but their struggles on the road are anything but a thing of the past. In fact, Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs was just another reminder that this young team needs to "grow up" if they want to make some real noise in the NHL.
The Numbers Don't Lie
As we head into the final stretch of the season, it's clear that the Sabres' road woes are a major issue. With a 4-12 record away from KeyBank Center, they're one of the worst teams in the league when it comes to playing on the road. And it's not just their record that's a concern โ it's the way they've been getting outplayed and outscored in many of those games.
So what's going on? Is it lack of experience, poor coaching, or just a general lack of cohesion on the ice? Whatever the reason, the Sabres need to find a solution fast if they want to make some real progress next season. Because let's face it โ you can't win in this league without being able to get results on the road.
A Lesson from the Past
Last year was a strange one for the Sabres, with a mix of young players and veterans trying to find their footing. And while they showed some promise, particularly at home, their struggles on the road were a major hindrance. In fact, they went 7-15 away from KeyBank Center โ a record that's not exactly impressive.
But here's the thing: even though they struggled on the road, the Sabres still managed to win some big games and make a push for the playoffs late in the season. And while they ultimately fell short, it was clear that they were building something special โ something that could be the foundation for future success.
The Future is Bright, But...
So what does the future hold for this young Sabres team? On one hand, you have to like their chances. They've got a ton of talented young players, including Jack Eichel, Rasmus Dahlin, and Sam Reinhart โ all of whom are going to be major contributors in the years to come.
On the other hand, though, you can't help but feel that this team is still growing up. They're still figuring out how to win on the road, and they're still learning how to put together a complete game from start to finish. And until they do, you've got to wonder if they'll ever be able to take that next step โ whether it's making a deep playoff run or competing for a division title.
Of course, that's all part of the process. Every team goes through growing pains, and the Sabres are no exception. But as we head into the final stretch of the season, you can't help but feel like they need to find a way to get some results on the road if they want to make some real progress next year.
The Bottom Line
In the end, it's all about growth โ and not just from a team perspective. For fans of the Sabres, there's no doubt that this season has been frustrating at times. But with so much young talent on the roster, you've got to feel like the future is bright.
Just remember: in order to get where they want to go, the Sabres need to "grow up" and start getting some results on the road. It's not easy, but it's necessary โ especially if they want to make some real noise in the NHL for years to come.
