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The Buffalo Sabres are 14-21-5 in the NHL 's Atlantic Division , with a 14-22-5 record.
The Sabres have burgeoning stars on their bench, exciting prospects ready to contribute soon, plus a veteran coach with a history of winning.
The hockey world has been waiting on Buffalo to snap its 13-year playoff drought.
The Sabres are averaging over three goals per game (13th in the league) but a pitiful power play ( 17.4% , 25th overall) has been a detriment.
Only four skaters -- Thompson , Zucker, Tuch and Peterka -- have double-digital goals this season .
It would also behoove the Sabres to start seeing more from some of their purported top-tier players.
Buffalo has lost 10 of its 13 games this season .
The Sabres have been on a losing streak of 13 games.
Coach Ruff is at a repeated loss as to why his teachings aren't taking hold.
Ruff was supposed to cultivate a new identity for the Sabres.
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