Surprise, surprise! The Buffalo Sabres are already falling out of playoff contention.
The team hasn’t reached the postseason since 2011 and has amassed five consecutive losing seasons. After a 3-2 loss this afternoon to the San Jose Sharks at home, Buffalo dropped to 3-7-2. Only the Montreal Canadiens hold a weaker record within the Atlantic division at 2-7-1.
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2015 second overall pick Jack Eichel has expressed his frustration over losing on multiple occasions, and today he took things to a new level. On his way to the dressing room, the American pulled a Bo Jackson and snapped his twig in half. Instead of using his head, Eichel wisely used his knee.
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Eichel has been one of the few bright spots of what’s been a terrible campaign for newly appointed head coach Phil Housley and his guys. The Sabres currently sit 27th in goals for per game with 2.42 and 25th with 3.58 against.
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Buffalo better figure things out soon or they’re going to risk losing thousands of dollars in broken sticks by season’s end.
(H/T r/Hockey)
