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It’s Time to Predict the 2024-2025 Buffalo Sabres

Sep 21, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff watches his team from the bench during the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

With the 2024-2025 NHL season around the corner, it’s time for us to predict how the season will go! We’ve got a few Buffalo Sabres-specific predictions as well as some larger league predictions. Drop yours in the comments & we’ll see how things go!

Team MVP

  • Melissa: Rasmus Dahlin
  • Calvin: Rasmus Dahlin
  • Kerra: Rasmus Dahlin
  • Steven: Alex Tuch

Leading Goalscorer

  • Melissa: Tage Thompson
  • Calvin: Tage Thompson
  • Kerra: Alex Tuch
  • Steven: JJ Peterka

Surprise Player

  • Melissa: Beck Malenstyn
  • Calvin: Ryan McLeod
  • Kerra: Jack Quinn
  • Steven: Ryan McLeod

Best Defenseman

  • Melissa: Rasmus Dahlin
  • Calvin: Rasmus Dahlin
  • Kerra: Rasmus Dahlin
  • Steven: Rasmus Dahlin

Total Team Points

  • Melissa: 103
  • Calvin: 92
  • Kerra: 101
  • Steven: 98

Will the Sabres make the playoffs?

  • Melissa: Yes
  • Calvin: Yes
  • Kerra: Yes (pleaseeeee)
  • Steven: YES

Bold Predictions

  • Melissa: Jason Zucker will have at least 20 goals (he had 14 last year combined between Arizona & Nashville); Ryan Johnson will spend more time playing in Rochester than in Buffalo.
  • Calvin: The Quinn-Cozens-Benson line will combine for 220 pts.
  • Kerra: Lindy wins Jack Adams Award
  • Steven: Team will have a top 10 power play & will be top 5 in goals-for in the league; Dahlin will be a Norris Trophy finalist

Top Eastern Conference Team

  • Melissa: Carolina Hurricanes
  • Calvin: New York Rangers
  • Kerra: Carolina Hurricanes
  • Steven: New York Rangers

Top Western Conference Team

  • Melissa: Nashville Predators
  • Calvin: Dallas Stars
  • Kerra: Edmonton Oilers
  • Steven: Nashville Predators

Stanley Cup Winner

  • Melissa: Nashville Predators
  • Calvin: Colorado Avalanche
  • Kerra: Edmonton Oilers
  • Steven: Nashville Predators

Talking Points