Sabres' Round 1 Path, Grade and Lines Revealed

The Sabres gear up for their Round 1 matchup with a schedule that tests their mettle right out of the gate. Management hands down a regular-season grade that sparks debate in Buffalo's front office circles, where whispers of roster tweaks already circulate. Their lines draw the spotlight as key forwards aim to finally break through in the playoffs, and the stakes climb higher with a fanbase starved for success after years on the cusp.