Buffalo Sabres' Lack of Playoff Success
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Inside the Sabres' never-ending rebuild -- and how they get back to the playoffs
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Buffalo Sabres haven't been in the playoffs since 2011 .
The NHL has added expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle .
Former Sabres players have found success elsewhere in the NHL .
ESPN spoke with a dozen people -- including current and former players -- about what it will take to turn the franchise around.
The Sabres have had seven coaching changes and four GMs since their last playoff appearance 14 seasons ago .
One agent said the Sabres entered the ensuing offseason needing more experience on defense and in goal.
Buffalo has the third -highest income tax in the nation, at 10.9% (for individuals making over $1,550,550 ).
The Sabres have the worst record in the Eastern Conference and the third -worst in the NHL .
They have the No. 1 pick in 2018 and again in 2021 , using those picks on defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power .
They've used top-10 picks to draft forwards Zach Benson , Jack Quinn and Cozens , before he was traded.
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