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Buffalo Sabres Seek Playoff Berth After 14-Year Drought

1/27/2026

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The Buffalo Sabres have pursued multiple rebuilds since 2013, beginning with Jason Pominville’s trade.
The team acquired players such as Rasmus Ristolainen and Jack Eichel, but many were traded away in 2021.
The current success stems from a second rebuild that used those trades’ picks to draft Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power.
A playoff berth is essential to validate the rebuild after the 14-year playoff drought.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Sabres have pursued multiple rebuilds since 2013, beginning with Jason Pominville’s trade.
The team acquired players such as Rasmus Ristolainen and Jack Eichel, but many were traded away in 2021.
The current success stems from a second rebuild that used those trades’ picks to draft Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power.
A playoff berth is essential to validate the rebuild after the 14-year playoff drought.