The Sabres have 1 good line in Thompson/Skinner/Tuch.
Finally, a 2nd has emerged in Cousins/Peterka/Quinn
Still seeking a 3rd. Despite some points, I wouldn't be surprised if Casey Mits and Victor O are dangled as trade bait. Even strength deficient.
Tyson Jost has been a good pickup. Saw him in person against Colorado. He's excellent at penalty killing. Very fast skater and has some skills, if given some good linemates to play with. Sticking him with Kyle O ( looks so slow and is probably done after this season) and unskilled Girgensons is doing him no favors.
Team still has a large issue with pinching in deep and getting caught... giving up an insane amount of 2 on 1 breaks.
Faceoffs still an issue, plus winning battles in the corners. Coughing up the puck is an unfortunate norn this season.
Goaltending is not settled. UPL will get time and so far has shown more bad than good. The plan was Rochester but things happen wth injuries. Hoping they get Levi signed soon but still may need another Vet. 41 year old Anderson is just a temporary fallback. Cromrie would have to shine, coming off an injury and most of his past has been in the AHL.
I'm still bullish long term but the 8 game losing streak tempered many unrealistic expectations. Still enjoy watching and looking for progress. Not in the Spiked camp, with all his message board aliases and doom nonsense. They bottomed out last year and the climb is steeper than most acknowledge.
There are signs of hope. That kid 2nd line is providing some additional light.