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The Sabers are hoping to snap their 13-year playoff drought this season, but it looks like all they’re doing is hoping for 6-7-1 with glaring issues.

Even with Tage Thompson bouncing back and poised for a career year, the top six behind the first line is barren without Jeff Skinner. Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn, in particular, just don’t succeed in scoring, while the second line accounts for far too many goals against with sparse production, and special teams have been brutal all around.