The Buffalo Sabres hit the halfway point of their season in last place in the Eastern Conference. By every measure, they are one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL through 41 games. Here’s a snapshot of where the Sabres are in some key stat categories as of Thursday.

Buffalo looks to build momentum versus the division-rival Senators. The Buffalo Sabres’ one-game road trip takes them to Canadian Tire Center for a Thursday night matchup with the Ottawa Senators.

Tkachuk threw a dirty hit from behind on Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker during the first period of the Atlantic Division riva

Dylan Cozens is the subject of trade rumors less than two years after the center signed a seven-year contract with the Sabres.

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There's still a long way to go to make up for the 13-game losing streak, but at long last the Sabres are trending in the right direction.

Given how excellently Zucker has fit in with the Sabres, it would make all the sense in the world if they extend the 32-year-old winger. He has been one of the Sabres' best players, posting 15 goals, 31 points, and a plus-2 rating in 41 games. He also become a leader in their room, which naturally adds to his value.

Calgary Flames' Craig Conroy has been open about his desire to add a centre, and it sounds like he has his eye on one in particular.

However, as the Red Wings are one of the Sabres' top division rivals, trading Cozens there would undoubtedly come with serious risk. This is especially true given that the Red Wings are in a similar position to the Sabres, a struggling team looking to break through finally.

The Buffalo Sabres are scraping and clawing to get out of the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. The team just won a huge contest over the Washington Ca

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Monday vs. Washington in helping Alex Tuch (two goals) and JJ Peterka (two assists) to some of their best work in recent weeks.