Is There a Path Forward for Eichel and the Sabres?
I usually lean toward the optimistic side of things, but I also like to think that I’m a realist. What I’m struggling with right now is finding a viable way forward for this Jack Eichel version of the Buffalo Sabres.
They are not making the playoffs this season. They have not taken a step forward. The blame can be placed in a number of areas, but the fact remains, it’s not working and has not been working for a long, long time. Even individually, this has been a disappointing season for
During this current standing points streak, Okposo is leading the team in assists and points. Generally, once a player drops off they drop off and never get better again. But after going through what KO has been through, he's been getting a little better each year. He knows he's on a bloated contract; he's spoken about it on record. He wants to do whatever he can to give the Sabres value, whether that means being a footsoldier on the fourth line or chipping in on a scoring line while better
