New-look Buffalo Sabres attempting to end 13-year playoff drought

New-look Sabres face familiar challenge in attempting to end playoff drought

So what separates this year from the past?

New-look Buffalo Sabres attempting to end 13-year playoff drought

The NHL team spent the past three years overhauling the roster.

Revamped Sabres roster faces familiar challenge in trying to end 13-year playoff drought

The franchise ranked eighth in the NHL with an average attendance of 18,690 in 2006-07, the last time Buffalo won a playoff round.

New-look Sabres face familiar challenge in attempting to end what's become a 13-year playoff drought

The Buffalo Sabres have a new coach in Lindy Ruff and a new captain in Rasmus Dahlin.

The revamped Buffalo Sabres encounter a familiar obstacle as they strive to break a 13-year streak without making the playoffs - Sports Al Dente

The Buffalo Sabres have a new coach, Lindy Ruff, and a new captain, Rasmus Dahlin. They also have a modern arena with a shiny new scoreboard and a newly installed roof to fix many leaks. However, this comes with a history of unfulfilled hopes during the team’s NHL-record 13-year playoff drought. What makes this year different from the past? “I guess the best way to answer that is, I understand,” said general manager Kevyn Adams in an interview w…