Realistic Playoff Run

Team: 2022-23 Buffalo Sabres

Initial Creation Date: Jan. 1, 2023

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Realistically, Buffalo's future is already on the roster, so they won't be mortgaging the future to make a deep playoff run this year. The scoring is there. the goaltending is heating up, but the defensive side of the puck could use some improvement, both from the defenders and forwards.

Buffalo turns to a defensive-minded forward in Jesse Puljujärvi to help minimize the chances in their own zone. It'll be a good change of scenery for both him and Mitts and he slots right into the third line.

The Sabres can bolster their defense a bit with word of Zaitsev wanting out of Ottawa. He'll be a good bottom pairing to chew up some minutes and provides a good presence to a very, very young defensive core.

This allows Asplund to join the team on a regular basis, too, and play some great two-way hockey that the team needs right now.

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