As we mentioned in the latest Sabres Notebook, Buffalo entered its bye week with the most games played in the Eastern Conference. By the time the Sabres hit the ice Saturday in Colorado, nearly everyone will have caught up.

It will allow the Sabres to see where they really stand heading into the March 1 trade deadline.

Buffalo is just three points out of an Eastern Conference playoff spot and eight back of the Atlantic Division lead. Those numbers could change in a hurry. The Sabres’ points percentage of .517 is just 13th in the 16-team conference and seventh in the eight-team division.

If the other clubs continue their pace, they could leave Buffalo behind this week.

Here are teams to keep an eye on while the Sabres rest:

*Toronto – The Maple Leafs, who hold the final wild-card spot, are three points up on the Sabres with two fewer games played. They host Winnipeg on Tuesday and the New York Rangers on Thursday.