Confronted with the harsh reality that their season was approaching a disappointing conclusion, the Buffalo Sabres shifted their focus from the heartbreak of playoff elimination to the valuable lessons gained in recent weeks and how those will help them avoid a similar fate next spring.
A promising season over, Sabres shift focus to next step: 'Playoffs is the expectation'
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Lance Lysowski, The Buffalo News' Sabres beat writer, answers questions submitted by readers.
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Lance Lysowski, The Buffalo News' Sabres beat writer, answers questions submitted by readers.
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