The Buffalo Sabres are in the mix for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Typically, at this point in the season, the organization and fanbase are looking at who to trade and what to get to build toward the future amid a longstanding postseason drought.
Now though, they have played well enough to be in the conversation. The question has to remain what will get them over the hump into the playoffs.
The Sabres have not performed well on the power play. They are at only 17.8% with the man advantage, ranking them 22nd in the league. As spring hockey is around the corner, hitting when they are man up will be vital.