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Buffalo Sabres Face Trade Talks Amid Disappointing Season

12/5/2025

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The Buffalo Sabres sit second to last in the Eastern Conference with 26 points after 27 games.
Their defense, once considered a strength, has underperformed, contributing to a goals-against average of 3.41.
Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power have not met expectations, raising questions about their future.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman warned that, with dwindling playoff hopes, Dahlin and Tage Thompson could be traded after the season.

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The Buffalo Sabres sit second to last in the Eastern Conference with 26 points after 27 games.
Their defense, once considered a strength, has underperformed, contributing to a goals-against average of 3.41.
Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power have not met expectations, raising questions about their future.
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman warned that, with dwindling playoff hopes, Dahlin and Tage Thompson could be traded after the season.