The Buffalo Sabres are enduring the longest active postseason drought in the NHL, having not made the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2011. Following a humiliating 6-2 defeat to the San Jose Sharks, head coach Lindy Ruff criticized his players for a lack of effort, highlighting a concerning trend of complacency. Forward Tage Thompson echoed this sentiment, calling for a stronger competitive spirit. With a struggling record and trade rumors swirling around key players, the Sabres' future seems bleak as they prepare for another season without playoff contention.
Too many passengers. They won the compete, they won the puck-play game. Our puck play was awful. Just too many guys took the night off.
It doesn't matter what happens throughout the year... You can sit here and try to make all the excuses in the world, but when you lace them up in the locker room... you better battle.
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