The Buffalo Sabres are aiming to make their first playoff appearance since 2011, which would be a welcome sight for a diehard fanbase.
Few people understand the plight of Buffalo sports fans better than Lindy Ruff. He's in his second stint as head coach of the Sabres, he spent the first 10 years of his playing career with the organization and he's also a Bills fan.
Ruff, who's repeatedly stated he stepped back behind the Blue and Gold bench to bring a long-awaited end to the franchise's recent misery, spoke about support from the City of Good Neighbors during the team's recent hot streak with Heather Engel of NHL.