Let's go over some of the biggest things to worry about for the 2026-27 season that could potentially sink the momentum gained from the drought-breaking playoff appearance. Replacing the production of Alex Tuch and Bowen ByramThis summer, the Sabres lost two very big parts of their identity. For the 2026-27 season, those are two giant holes to fill on the offensive and defensive sides of the ice, and that could spell danger. Picture them as being back as a playoff team next season, if things go according to plan. The Sabres are going to have an interesting 2026-27 season, and it should be a positive one.