Offseason of dysfunction has Sabres seeking a fresh start
Associated PressBUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel, now stripped of his captaincy, has likely played his final game for the Sabres because of a rift with the team over how to treat a herniated disk. “I hope that we’re in a place where some of those things have been alleviated, and now we can focus on playing hockey and teaching these young guys how to be pros.” Okposo declined to get into specifics, but it’s no secret the Sabres’ culture has been abysmal and a major reason behind the team’s failings. “I’m OK with mistakes.” BETWEEN THE PIPES Buffalo’s goaltending plans was derailed after failing to re-sign returning starter Linus Ullmark, who signed with Boston in free agency. “I never experienced those years so I don’t know quite what it was like,” said Cozens, who had four goals and 13 points in 41 games as a rookie last year. “We’re not going to accept losing.” THE LONG ROAD The NHL’s All-Star break coupled with its Olympic break means the Sabres will go 40 days between home games.
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