If you’ve been waiting for years like I have for the Buffalo Sabres to bring a Stanley Cup to Western New York, you can expect to keep on waiting for a looooonnnngggg time.
The good news is that a former Sabres player is bringing the Cup here in Western New York for the second straight year.
Rick Dudley, who played with the Sabres in the 70s, won the Cup for the second time with the Florida Panthers. Dudley serves as a senior advisor to the general manager of the Panthers, a position he has held since 2020.
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Every player, coach, and member of management of the winning team gets 24 hours with the Stanley Cup, and Dudley is using his time to bring the Cup to Western New York again.
Tonight, the Stanley Cup will be at Torrent Restaurant & Bar on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls. The free event is expected to start at 5 pm. You will be able to see and take photos with the Cup during the event.
As for the Buffalo Sabres, hopefully, this will be the year they snap their playoff drought. The last time the Buffalo Sabres played in a playoff game was back in 2011. The Sabres’ playoff drought is tied with the New York Jets for the longest in Pro Sports in North America.
So will the Sabres end the drought this year? You can let us know your thoughts HERE or send us a message using our APP.
Here are six players who need to have a breakout season for the Sabres this upcoming season.
6 Buffalo Sabres That Need Breakout Seasons To End Playoff Drought
Assuming no trades, the Sabres will be relying on their own to continue to take steps forward and have a breakout season in order to end the playoff drought. Who, though, needs to have a breakout year? There are 6 players, I feel, who could (possibly) propel the Sabres into the playoffs by having career years. This is also assuming no major injuries or drop-offs from other players.
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