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Last year was supposed to be the year the Sabres took the next step, one toward finally being competitive after a long and painful rebuild. They made some big moves in the offseason, hired a new coach, and were expecting internal growth from their young core, specifically budding superstar Jack Eichel, who had missed the start of the season prior with an ankle injury. Instead, it was a gigantic misstep, right back toward rock bottom.



That misstep meant a huge reward, though: a franchise saviour at defence – the position this team needed the most help with. After a dark decade in the basement, it seems as if there’s finally light at the end of the tunnel. The Sabres have the league’s best prospect pool according to our Corey Pronman and this season looks like it could finally be the year they turn a corner. For real this...