Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has less than two weeks to make a decision on the team's players with expiring contracts.

The Buffalo Sabres made several additions to their roster this off-season, but none have been more impactful than Jason Zucker. The 33-year-old winger has been outstanding for the Sabres, posting 18 goals,

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Rasmus Dahlin scored twice and had an assist, and the Buffalo Sabres capitalized on a five-goal first period in a 8-2 win over the New York Rangers.

Rob Ray was placed at ice level to call the game between the two team benches. Late in the first period, a puck went out of play and hit Ray right in the forehead — and he dropped a giant F-bomb on live television: Rob Ray took a puck to the forehead between the benches, but shook it off 😅 pic.twitter.com/E2eBxsn1WM

The Buffalo Sabres currently sport a 22-27-5 record and are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. With this, it is possible that they could end up trading some of their pending unrestricted free agents before the NHL Trade Deadline passes.

Even though the Sabres' playoff hopes were dashed by a 13-game winless streak in November and December, there are several storylines worth monitoring over the final two months of the season.

Peterka is determined to help the Sabres rally from their 22-27-5 record and last-place spot in the Eastern Conference.