Sabres Live Overtime – Details, episodes & analysis

Duffer and Marty look at the state of the Sabres with 36 games remaining before their west coast road trip including a look at their practice lines from Monday's practice and analyzing their power play. Then they are joined by Viktor Maudr, Leader of the Buffalo Sabres Czech & Slovakia Fanclub. Viktor described what its like to cheer and chant at games in Europe, how his group came together, and how their trip to Buffalo came together. What it was like for Viktor and his group to meet Sabres alumni, broadcasters, in addition to current players and coaches. Being in the same room with Dominik Hasek, where they went and what they ate on off days, and going to Bills & Bandits games. Also, what its like watching Sabres games back home, how Viktor got into broadcasting and being in the broadcast booth of his idol RJ. Duffer and Marty wrap up with some NHL news & notes, including the Islanders hiring Patrick Roy as coach, Oilers signing Corey Perry and previewing the Sabres road trip.

Duffer & Marty are back to recap a big Buffalo sports weekend and preview a big upcoming homestand for the Sabres. They talked successful coaches challenges and what it will take for the Sabres to move into a playoff spot. Plus one word on the current state of the Sabres goaltending, and many words on the Sabres current defense pairs. Along with some news and notes from around the NHL.

Sabres prospects analyst Kris Baker joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on the latest Sabres Live Overtime podcast. They discussed the futures of Jiri Kulich and Matthew Savoie and if they could be this year’s version of Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka? They talked about the future of more prospects including Isak Rosen, Lukas Rousek, Alexander Kisakov, Tyson Kozak, Ryan Johnson and Mats Lindgren Jr. The trio also examined some early draft guys to keep an eye on and picks for the Stanley Cup.

Former Sabre and Rochester Americans assistant coach Mike Weber joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on Sabres Live Overtime. He discussed the Amerks playoff race, defense & goaltending, the play of Jiri Kulich & Isak Rosen, coaching young players, one word for Sabres prospects, some stories from his Sabres career, and how he keeps his dream alive of winning the Stanley Cup as a coach.

NHL player agent Brian Bartlett joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on Sabres Live Overtime. He discussed his special relationship representing Sabres forwards Alex Tuch and Jordan Greenway. Bartlett described how the Greenway trade came to be and why he says Buffalo is lucky to have him. He also examined life as an agent, following after his father Steve, and some of his other clients.

Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on this week’s episode of Sabres Live Overtime. He discussed the progress of the Amerks young players, the balance of player development while being in a playoff race and the outlook for the team coming up. He examined the play of Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, Alexander Kisakov, Lukas Rousek, Brandon Biro, Linus Weissbach, & Brett Murray, plus Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s mindset, the Amerks goaltending and his favorite puck handling goalie.

Daily Faceoff NHL analyst/former NHL goalie Mike McKenna joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on Sabres Live Overtime to discuss which goalies might be on the move at the NHL Trade Deadline. McKenna shared his reaction to the trade between the Kings and Blue Jackets involving Jonathan Quick and Joonas Korpisalo, analyzed the Kings plan in net and speculated if Quick may be traded again. What might be the market for Karel Vejmelka be in Arizona? Do New Jersey, Vegas or Pittsburgh add before the deadline and could Cam Talbot, Thatcher Demko or John Gibson be on the move? What does McKenna see as the short and long term plans for the Sabres in goal? Which contending teams should be worried about their goaltending?

Kris Baker joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron to talk Devon Levi's performance in the Beanpot tournament, what makes him such a special prospect and when the guys think he might eventually be NHL ready.  Which prospects in Rochester are impressing the most? What is the latest on Matt Savoie?  What is Kris seeing from Olivier Nadeau? The guys also compared Sabres goalie prospects including Topias Leinonen. Also discussed the progress of Noah Östlund. Finally talked about the future of Ryan Johnson, looked ahead to the NHL trade deadline and at potential college free agents.

The Athletic Islanders staff writer Kevin Kurz joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on Sabres Live Overtime. He discussed the impact of the Islanders trade for Bo Horvat along with Horvat’s eight-year contract extension. Kurz examined if the Isles could trade goalie Semyon Varlamov and the success of goalie Ilya Sorokin this season. He discussed the team’s outlook down the stretch and what the playoff race may look like. Kurz shared more on the background of Sharks forward Timo Meier approaching the NHL trade deadline and the strong season of Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson. Duffer and Marty examine the trade deadline outlook and Jakob Chychrun rumors.

Duffer and Marty reflect on Ryan Miller Night and talk about how it came together behind the scenes. Then the guys break down what is working for the Sabres in their last two wins including Victor Olofsson & Casey Mittelstadt. Also a preview of the Sabres road trip this week.