‘Weaknesses: The Sabres can be scored upon. Goaltending inconsistencies combined with defensive zone breakdowns — a sign of the team’s youth — led to Buffalo finishing 26th in the NHL in allowing an average 3.62 goals per game. The goalie trio unraveled during a three-week stretch spanning Feb. 28 to March 21 in which the Sabres toppled from contention by going 2-8-2 before Levi’s arrival after three years at Northeastern. He went 5-2 to close the season and will be counted upon to take over the starting duties this year. Buffalo added grit and experience to their blue line by adding free agents Johnson and Clifton.’