Offseason Reckoning: Red Wings and Sabres Among the Big Losers

While some NHL teams made shrewd moves during the offseason, the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres found themselves on the wrong side of the transaction ledger as the calendar flipped toward training camp. The Red Wings' struggles in the Eastern Conference marketplace suggest they couldn't address their most pressing needs, while the Sabres barely managed to sneak into relevance despite their efforts.