from John Vogl of the Buffalo News,

So for this team – a playoff hopeful – to be the worst ever was almost inconceivable. Yet in the opening half of the season, the Sabres went for it.

They won just six of the opening 27 games. They got shut out in three straight for the first time in history, highlighting the offensive ineptness that has seen them score two or fewer goals in 27 of their 41 games. The power play dropped from first to 30th. They're on pace for 20 wins with a 10-22-9 record.

Worst of all, few people seemed to care. Many players appeared to be going through the motions. The fans responded in kind. A sea of empty seats has accompanied the abundance of slow starts....

When the Sabres open their mouths, all many fans hear is, "Blah, blah blah, blah blah." The honeymoon was short for coach Phil Housley and General Manager Jason Botterill. There was no leash extended to the underachieving players. Faith has dwindled regarding longtime prospects.

The Sabres are lucky that attendance is now done in tickets sold rather than actual fans. The real numbers might rival the pitiful showing for the bankrupt team.

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