After finishing in last place in the NHL this season, there are few reasons for Sabres fans to be optimistic heading into the 2018/19 season.

Having the first overall pick in the 2018 draft is reason for excitement, though, especially when the top player is Rasmus Dahlin.  The Sabres haven't selected him yet, nobody thinks they'll pass on him and to add to the excitement, Jack Eichel had this to say about Dahlin (as per John Vogl of BuffaloNews.com):

 

If that doesn't get Sabres fans excited, Eichel also went on to say this:

"I've seen him play and I've talked to a few guys about him," Eichel said. "Obviously, he's got some pretty incredible highlights. It seems like he's a special, special player."

Eichel is a special player in his own right, but getting another special player on the Sabres will only help them compete for Stanley Cups in the future.

(H/T: John Vogl)