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At the bottom of the barrel sits the Buffalo Sabres, facing a narrative fraught with despair. After a dismal run that included a painful 13-game losing streak, the franchise is grappling with the stark reality of systemic failures, heavy losses, and a complacent culture.

The pitfall can be traced to their inability to instill an effective strategy or secure talent to support their young core. With their latest struggles contributing to an atmosphere of disappointment, it raises the question of when, or if, the Sabres will turn the corner and restore hope to their fanbase as they head into 2025.