FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2017, file photo, Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Eichel, left, and general manager Jason Botterill shake hands before an NHL hockey news conference in Buffalo, N.Y. If there's anything Botterill can draw upon from his experience with the Penguins, is seeing the notable difference between what makes up a winning organization such as Pittsburgh, and a losing one in a Sabres team that finished last for the third time in five years. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Buffalo Sabres' Jason Pominville (29) is congratulated by Johan Larsson (22) and Kyle Okposo (21) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Buffalo Sabres' Jason Pominville (29) reacts after scoring a goal against Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Buffalo Sabres' Sam Reinhart (23) celebrates with Ryan O'Reilly (90) and Jack Eichel 915) after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. The Panthers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) goes for the puck as Florida Panthers' MacKenzie Weegar (52) falls to the ice during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Buffalo Sabres' Josh Gorges (4) and Florida Panthers' Maxim Mamin (78) go for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Florida Panthers' Vincent Trocheck (21) and Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel (15) go for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Florida Panthers' Frank Vatrano (72) and Buffalo Sabres' Evan Rodrigues (71) go for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: William Nylander #29 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates after the puck against Jack Eichel #15 of the Buffalo Sabres during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 2: Ryan O'Reilly #90 of the Buffalo Sabres skates with the puck against Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on April 2, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Sabres 5-2. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

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