After being selected 33rd overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2026 National Hockey League Entry Draft, Brooks Rogowski could have easily looked ahead.

The Sabres opened the week on a high note with an electric 5-1 home win over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, highlighted by Josh Norris’ three-point return after missing 24 games. But the momentum didn’t last as Buffalo dropped its next two contests, being outscored 9-3, and their ongoing struggles on the road continued to loom large.