NHL Standings Basement Arms Race:Leafs, Oilers, Coyotes, Sabres

Nov 7, 2014; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers (57) pursues Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93). Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Standings Basement Arms Race:Leafs, Oilers, Coyotes, Sabres

What is in common between the Leafs, Oilers, Coyotes and Sabres? These last four teams in the 2014-15 NHL standings have all committed to the lengthy process of rebuilding their teams through drafting and trading for prospects. The recent rebuilds of the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are cited as examples of sustained success and Stanley Cup Championships. The question is how long will a rebuild take and how patient are the fans?

These teams are at various stages of rebuilds, and amassing large pools of young talent. They have embarked on a basement arms race each hoping to obtain enough talent to emerge as perennial contenders. The rebuilds of all four of these teams will be judged in comparison over the coming years.

So, where does each team stand leading up to the 2015-16 season?

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