Final Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 season predictions
There’s more and more optimism surrounding the Buffalo Sabres as we approach the regular season opener against the New York Rangers. Sneaky Joe DiBiase has his final projections on where the Sabres will finish based on what looks like an improved defensive roster, confidence in Josh Norris and Jiri Kulich, and a massive season from Rasmus Dahlin. However, how worried should we really be about a goalie situation entering the year of Alex Lyon and a guy who’s never played in the NHL in Colten Ellis?
Plus, why Joe believes Ottawa is about to have a huge year in the Atlantic Division, but everyone else might take a big step back. A big reason for Sabres optimism is definitely a weaker looking Atlantic, maybe the weakest we’ve ever seen.
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13 Comments
Just can’t have a 13 game losing streak again…
I don't give a rats ass if NYR lost last night we cannot get off with an "L" on opening night. We must make a statement and get off to a good start. No excuse for injuries.
41 -38 -3 – 85 pts
It’s a great contract for Vegas (Eichel).
I miss him in Buffalo for sure but I’m happier to have him here in Vegas. I know he’s happier…
This is the best time of year hockey season starts footbal season is here andl great weather it's a escape from Trump and I can forget how shitty everything is,so who care if the Sabres suck this year again I still appreciate them
I had basically no hope for this season. Then I saw the models projecting us to be really good, then I got a little hope, then I looked at our injury report and I have basically no hope again
Ottawa in FIRST place?? They were one of the WORST TEAMS scoring 5 on 5 last season and they did nothing to improve on this in the off season.
Buffalo finishes 4th in the division and makes the playoffs.
convinced joe does not know puck
1. Ottawa
2. Tampa Bay
3. Toronto
4. Buffalo
5. Floride
6. Montréal
7. Détroit
8. Boston
I think you nailed it Joe. Adams is on his final year, will he still shop like he has 6 more years or will he shop as a desperate GM to end this drought. My biggest worry is the goal tending. Say Lyon goes 0-4 to start the season, then what? This could be the biggest recipe for disaster. I didn't want to get negative on this, but this is a too real possibility.
Im going into this year with no hope or expectations. Lets just see what happens
Sabres get 65pts and somehow Kevyn Adams gets a fucking extension, cue eternal suffering…….
First 7 of 10 at home. First 7 of 10 vs division opponents. Personally, I made it to mid-December last year before I started tuning out but these first 10 games are huge for me. I’m not sure I can take another year of Bryson getting bullied, Sammy icing the puck, Power incapable of boxing out, Quinn disappearing, our goalies unable to stop the puck, our terrible special teams, or worst of all, a Kevyn Adams press conference.