For the 14th straight year, Sabres fans are stuck worrying about ping-pong balls while the NHL playoffs roll along.

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Brett Berard, Adam Edström, Brennan Othmann, Gabe Perreault and Matt Rempe each got looks this season and will vie for roster spots in 2025-26.