Worst Sabres team in a decade? This year's team is giving 2002-03 a run
by John Vogl
The Buffalo News
by John Vogl
And, once again, there's little hope. Ownership is in strong hands, but like 2002-03, fans don't see anyone in control of the team. The players aren't responding to the coach. The general manager has not made one move to alter the skid. There are few, if any, embraceable players capable of carrying the team.
At least in 2002-03, the Sabres knew they were bad. They traded Chris Gratton, Stu Barnes, Vaclav Varada and Rob Ray to try and build for the future. One prize was Danny Briere, who did indeed help the future.
This year's squad keeps saying it will be better when healthy. There's no talk of building for the future.
If they don't, the question of the worst team in a decade becomes a no-brainer.
At least in 2002-03, the Sabres knew they were bad. They traded Chris Gratton, Stu Barnes, Vaclav Varada and Rob Ray to try and build for the future. One prize was Danny Briere, who did indeed help the future.
This year's squad keeps saying it will be better when healthy. There's no talk of building for the future.
If they don't, the question of the worst team in a decade becomes a no-brainer.
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