‘The plane never started that night. The team bused 40 minutes to the airport, only to turn around over an hour later for another night in a hotel. Another problem the next morning sent them back on the bus for a longer journey. Nearly 24 hours after puck drop against the Canadiens, the Sabres arrived in icy St. Louis, where there was only time and energy for dinner before a long night of rest ahead of a game Friday.’