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It's tough to watch the Buffalo Sabres struggle like this, especially after so many seasons without playoff hockey. The fact that they blew another lead against the Red Wings is just heartbreaking for fans. It seems like they have the pieces to be competitive, especially with the bottom six stepping up, but the inconsistency is maddening.

The defense is a major concern. You can't expect to win games when players are standing around and not taking care of their assignments. It's like they forget the basics of hockey when they get a lead. And let's not even get started on the goaltending situation. James Reimer might not be the problem, but if the defense isn't going to help him out, it's going to be a long season.

I really hope they can figure it out soon. The talent is there, but they need to find a way to put it all together. Otherwise, it feels like the same old story for the Sabres, and that's just not fair to the loyal fanbase that has been waiting for a turnaround for so long. What do you think? Can they turn it around, or is this just the reality for them right now?