Buffalo Sabres Struggling: Lance Lysowski Urges Owner Terry Pegula to Take Immediate Action Amid Disappointing Season

The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of a difficult season, currently holding a 25-33-6 record with just 56 points, placing them last in the Atlantic Division, a full 12 points behind the seventh-placed Boston Bruins. Despite flashes of potential, the team has struggled mightily, particularly in areas of defense and special teams. With a defense allowing 3.53 goals per game, ranked 30th in the league, and a power play converting only 16.8% of opportunities, good for 27th in the NHL, the Sabres are facing significant challenges.

During a recent appearance on The Sheet with Jeff Marek podcast, NHL insider Lance Lysowski discussed the team’s struggles and suggested that owner Terry Pegula may need to take decisive action sooner rather than later. Lysowski highlighted a critical factor that could drive Pegula to make changes: the potential loss of season ticket holders.

“One aspect of this I wouldn’t discount is season ticket review,” Lysowski said. “If a lot of their season ticket base doesn’t come back, and it looks like they’re going to lose a ton of money next year, Terry Pegula might feel the pressure that he has to do something. Not only to win over people outside his building but also to convince the fan base that he wants to, and that he’s trying to fix this.”

Lysowski’s comments underscore the pressure the Sabres face as they continue to underperform and struggle to make progress. The team has had several years of disappointment, and with the growing frustrations from fans, including potential season ticket cancellations, it may be a make-or-break moment for Pegula in terms of how the organization is run moving forward.

The lack of progress in key areas, such as defense and special teams, and the mounting pressure from the fanbase and financial implications are factors that could force Pegula’s hand. For the Sabres to avoid another season of mediocrity, major changes may be needed to right the ship, whether through roster adjustments, coaching changes, or other significant actions to rebuild the team and restore fan confidence.

As the season winds down, it will be interesting to see if Pegula decides to take action, whether to stem the tide of disappointment or to send a message that the franchise is serious about turning things around. The future of the Sabres may depend on how quickly the team and its ownership can address these ongoing issues.