"Mirror Images: Sabres and Senators at NHL Season's Halfway Point"

The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators, once filled with optimism, are now struggling and have a combined 4 percent chance of making the playoffs. Both teams are facing challenges with their trade deadline strategies, goaltending, and head-coach situations. While there are concerns about young stars demanding trades, the focus for the second half of the season is on finding success despite the long playoff odds and addressing key questions about the team's future.