‘Regier may have lost his job in 2013, but Murray followed a similar script upon taking over Jan. 9. The toughest pill to swallow came on Feb. 28, when Ryan Miller and Steve Ott were traded to the St. Louis Blues for three players and two draft choices. Miller was the face of the Sabres franchise for almost a decade, and his departure was met with sadness. Other players also were moved as the roster restructuring continued, and the team finished last overall. An important piece of the future may have arrived in June when Sam Reinhart was picked with the second overall draft choice.’