Buffalo Sabres tank commander readies troops for a new NHL standings battle

Buffalo Sabres Tank Commander Readies Troops for a New NHL Standings Battle

The Buffalo Sabres face uncertain footing as they begin a challenging four-game road trip that may determine the course of their 2025–26 season and possibly their long-term direction. Radio host Jeremy White, known for leading the “tank” discussions a decade ago during the McEichel sweepstakes, is again stirring conversation about the team’s future.

Back in 2015, the franchise’s open effort to secure either Connor McDavid or Jack Eichel became a defining moment. White, often sparring with Buffalo News reporter Mike Harrington over the philosophical merits of losing to win, now appears to be preparing another cycle of speculation — this time around Penn State’s rising star, Gavin McKenna, a projected top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

“Whispers — A bad road trip from the hockey team and it might time to talk about Totally Another Needed Kleaningofhouse,” White wrote Friday on Twitter/X.

His cryptic message, ending with the acronym TANK, reflected humor and resignation among Buffalo fans. The post came before news broke that defenseman Rasmus Dahlin would miss time due to family matters.

As it stands, the Sabres have fallen to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with a 5-5-4 record (14 points), losing five of their last six games since briefly rebounding from a rough 0-3-0 start to the season.

Author’s Summary

The Sabres face growing pressure as struggles on the ice reignite old tanking debates, with Jeremy White once again hinting at bold moves ahead of a defining stretch.

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