The Sabres dug their own hole overall. I still think of that horrendous call against Jost that gave Florida the tying goal in that recent game, or the obvious kick in against the Isles. Granted, they should play good enough to be able to absorb a bad call her or there. I'm sure we got the benefit on some calls throughout the season, but those seem extra large right now (and I'm also a Sabres Homer)
The 8 game streak followed by something like a 4-16 record after the All star break crushed us. I do hope that they realize next year that those can be absolute crushers when you get to the end of the season and appear to miss by a fine margin.