Buffalo Sabres fans are still reeling from the team's shocking early playoff exit, but a glimmer of hope remains. In a recent column, Mike Harrington argues that despite Lindy Ruff's failure to exact revenge on the Carolina Hurricanes, the Sabres are poised for a wide-open Stanley Cup window. With a talented young core and a strong foundation in place, Buffalo is well-positioned to make a deep run in the playoffs in the near future. As Harrington notes, the Sabres' roster is flush with promising prospects, and a combination of savvy roster moves and continued development could propel the team to the top of the league. Will the Sabres finally break through and bring a championship to Western New York?

Mike Harrington: Lindy Ruff lost a chance for Carolina revenge, but Sabres provide a wide-open Cup window  Buffalo News