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Episode 195: The Buffalo Sabres’ 2026-27 Season is here!

The team kicks off their season this Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

The guys discuss preseason takeaways, if the forward group can truly replace Alex Tuch, if the defense group can replace Bowen Byram, their expectations for certain players/coaches, their season hot takes, and are even joined by a special guest for a surprise job interview.

Tune in for three hours of Sabres talk!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) WE MADE IT

(8:54) Preseason Takeaways

(22:47) Should Jiri Kulich make the Sabres’ roster?

(34:33) The Power Play

(43:22) What does a successful Buffalo Sabres season look like?

(49:59) Can they replace Alex Tuch’s production?

(1:04:25) Is Jack Quinn the X-Factor of this team?

(1:08:57) Tage Thompson

(1:14:33) Can Olen Zellweger replace Bowen Byram?

(1:19:20) Louis Crevier

(1:21:55) Is this Rasmus Dahlin’s Norris year?

(1:27:07) Goaltending Trio

(1:35:57) Connor Hellebuyck

(1:39:38) Lindy Ruff

(1:45:31) Seth Appert/Power Play

(1:53:13) Jarmo Kekalainen

(1:55:24) Will the Buffalo Sabres make the playoffs?

(2:02:22) Devin Kowalski returns to the show for a job interview

(2:25:08) Buffalo Sabres Over/Unders

(2:36:14) Buffalo Sabres Hot Takes

(2:44:22) Stanley Cup Picks

(2:50:00) Weekly Preview

(2:57:35) Christian’s Cafeteria Season Preview 

(3:06:39) Closing Thoughts

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In this week's installment, we preview a Montreal Canadiens team that sent the Buffalo Sabres packing in the 2nd round of the playoffs and made their way to the Eastern Conference Finals. We discuss their late season addition of Chris Kreider, and whether or not their linear progression in the standings will continue this season.

(0:00) Intro

(6:16) Key Adds/Departures

(11:57) Key Storylines

(17:49) Lineup Comparison

(33:50) Predictions/Closing

In this episode, the guys prepare for their first week of Sabres hockey since May! They discuss the Jarmo Kekalainen & Lindy Ruff pressers, training camp lines & pairs, Connor Hellebuyck not reporting to camp, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) There’s Buffalo Sabres hockey this week

(18:09) JP rallies for support for his music taste

(22:13) Jarmo Kekalainen & Lindy Ruff Pressers

(1:13:28) Training Camp Lines & Pairs

(1:32:47) Changes to KeyBank Center

(1:44:44) Connor Hellebuyck refuses to report to training camp

(1:55:34) Preseason Games Preview

(1:57:39) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the latest in Connor Hellebuyck news, Noah Östlund signing an eight-year contract extension with the Sabres, preview Sabres training camp, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Hockey is (almost) back

(3:23) Connor Hellebuyck: still a Jet

(13:29) Prospects Showcase

(33:13) NOAH ÖSTLUND EIGHT-YEAR EXTENSION

(56:45) Goal songs

(1:08:12) Sabres Trivia

(1:10:52) Zach Metsa Extension

(1:17:18) Chris Kreider signs with Montreal

(1:21:47) Martin St. Louis Extension

(1:26:21) Training Camp Preview

(1:49:43) Closing Thoughts

In this week's installment, we preview a Boston Bruins team that the Buffalo Sabres sent home in May after a very successful regular season. We preview their offseason swings and whether last year can be repeated.

(0:00) Intro

(8:13) Key Departures/Additions

(16:35) Key Storylines

(25:01) Lineup Comparison

(35:55) Predictions/Closing

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys preview an Ottawa Senators fresh off of dealing their captain in the summer and trying to stabilize the situation heading into next NHL season.

(0:00) Intro

(6:44) Key Adds/Losses

(19:36) Key Storylines

(30:07) Lineup Comparison

(38:27) Closing

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys preview a Detroit Red Wings team caught in the middle of hiring a new GM, attempting to trade their captain Dylan Larkin, and attempting to break the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

(0:00) Intro

(11:47) Key Adds/Losses

(18:17) Key Storylines

(28:16) Lineup Comparison

(41:14) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss EVERYTHING surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request. They touch on the Sabres’ chances, who else could be involved, what a package could look like, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Connor Hellebuyck goes public with his trade request

(14:04) Do they finally land the “big fish”?

(27:07) Who else could trade for Hellebuyck?

(36:46) What does a package even look like now?

(46:28) Jonah’s three mock trades

(55:52) Fan-submitted mock trades

(1:08:07) Hellebuyck’s playoff track record

(1:16:40) How does this end?

(1:23:57) JP reviews Bills Stadium Tendies

(1:30:47) KeyBank Center renovations underway?

(1:33:02) Closing

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys preview a Florida Panthers team looking to rebound after an injury-riddled 2025-26 season.

(0:00) Intro

(7:49) Key Adds/Losses

(16:13) Key Storylines

(29:24) Lineup Comparison

(39:59) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since early July! They touch on some news that has happened over the past month, their feelings about the roster/season at this point in time, Zach Benson’s weird U23 ranking, and more! 

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Hockey is approaching

(2:32) Patrick Kane chooses Chicago

(9:27) Turdburger vs Nickel City Jerseys

(16:05) Big expectations for this year?

(19:07) Become a TSR Patron!

(24:45) Peyton Krebs Re-Signed

(36:22) Are satisfied with the Sabres offseason?

(1:01:42) Zach Benson’s U23 Ranking

(1:13:31) New Sabres jersey coming

(1:24:07) Christian’s Cafeteria: Bills Stadium Edition

(1:31:07) Closing

The first installment of the 2026 Atlantic Division preview series is here! As always, we work ourselves from the bottom to the top, so the Toronto Maple Leafs are up first.

(0:00) Intro

(7:30) Key Departures/Additions

(23:33) Key Storylines

(31:59) Lineup Comparison

(46:45) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ offseason as the dog days of the summer start to begin. They touch on the Devon Levi trade, Olen Zellweger’s extension, how they feel about the Sabres’ overall offseason, and whether or not Patrick Kane will finally sign.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) What are the Anaheim Ducks doing?

(15:33) It’s been a great year

(18:00) A quiet Sabres free agency

(28:29) Devon Levi traded to Edmonton

(43:06) Olen Zellweger extension

(47:08) Rochester signings

(52:07) How do you feel about the Sabres’ offseason?

(1:12:48) Will Patrick Kane sign with the Sabres?

(1:28:49) Peyton Krebs files for arbitration

(1:31:59) Final Thoughts

In this episode, the guys break down a busy last couple of days for the Buffalo Sabres prior to free agency. They discuss a questionable hire for the organization, the Connor Hellebuyck rumors, Beck Malenstyn extending, and give a quick preview of NHL Free Agency!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Weird couple of days for the Sabres

(10:23) Sabres announce new hires/promotions

(16:03) Milan Lucic is a pro scout… for the Sabres

(26:48) Connor Hellebuyck

(59:45) Beck Malenstyn extends

(1:26:10) Peyton Krebs remains an RFA

(1:31:40) Patrick Kane? // Free Agency

(1:38:58) What is next year shaping up to be?

(1:50:34) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP recap a busy few days for the Sabres. They revisit the Bowen Byram trade before discussing the Alex Tuch sign & trade, Olen Zellweger trade, the Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov draft picks, Connor Hellebuyck & Vincent Trocheck trade rumors, and more! 

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Revisiting the Bowen Byram trade

(21:35) Alex Tuch sign & trade

(35:26) Zach Benson extension

(45:56) Olen Zellweger trade

(1:07:27) Daxon Rudolph

(1:21:46) Ilia Morozov

(1:28:22) Connor Hellebuyck rumors

(1:43:05) Vincent Trocheck rumors

(1:51:49) Matthew Knies

(1:54:14) Calgary Flames?

(1:55:23) Jason Robertson?

(2:00:04) Krebs/Malenstyn

(2:06:46) Kevyn Adams joining Boston Bruins’ front office

(2:08:48) Jarmo Kekäläinen gets GM of the Year vote

(2:10:48) JJ Peterka traded to Boston

(2:18:09) Outdoor game coming?

(2:21:09) NHL Draft presentation thoughts

(2:28:43) Final Thoughts

In this episode, the guys give the live reactions to Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for a HAUL.

LET JARMO COOK!

In this episode, the guys react to the big NHL news over the weekend: Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers. They also touch base on some Sabres news before jumping into the mailbag portion of the episode.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida

(19:45) Would Tage Thompson have asked for a trade?

(31:49) Are the Panthers going to win the Atlantic in 2027?

(42:20) Bowen Byram rumors continue

(49:37) How should the Sabres continue to build their roster?

(1:03:13) Zach Benson extension is close

(1:05:56) Mailbag

(1:56:21) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys break down the Buffalo Sabres making their first move of the offseason: trading Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks.

They also touch on Bowen Byram trade rumors, potential trade options, and they give some predictions about the Sabres’ offseason.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) MICHAEL KESSELRING TRADED TO SAN JOSE

(36:44) Bowen Byram on the trade market?

(1:05:29) Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy

(1:08:03) Sabres announce home jersey sponsor

(1:11:07) Vinny Propsal to St. Louis, Nikita Novikov to KHL?

(1:15:41) Sabres Offseason Preview/Predictions

(1:58:03) Closing

In this episode, the guys give their thoughts on Lindy Ruff losing the Jack Adams award to Jon Cooper, whether the Buffalo Sabres should trade for Dylan Larkin, review their pre-season hot takes from October, and even give out some TSR-specific awards.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Draft Combine Week

(7:47) Lindy Ruff snubbed from Jack Adams Award

(33:38) Dahlin/McLeod/Tuch get some voting love

(38:43) Should the Sabres trade for Dylan Larkin?

(54:52) What would a Matthew Knies trade have looked like?

(1:01:58) Reviewing pre-season hot takes

(1:29:18) TSR Awards

(1:36:56) Inaugural Kowalski of the Year Award

(1:47:38) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss Konsta Helenius scoring the golden goal at the IIHF World Championships for Team Finland, the Stanley Cup Final, and their Buffalo Sabres player grades for the 2025-26 season!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Konsta Helenius Golden Goal!

(14:31) Stanley Cup Final is set

(16:55) Would the Sabres have fared better against Carolina?

(29:29) Stanley Cup Predictions

(42:18) Sabres Player Grades

(44:12) Tage Thompson

(49:46) Rasmus Dahlin

(52:33) Alex Tuch

(55:49) Ryan McLeod

(59:41) Josh Doan

(1:00:22) Jack Quinn

(1:04:20) Jason Zucker

(1:07:52) Zach Benson

(1:10:44) Bowen Byram

(1:12:30) Mattias Samuelsson

(1:14:09) Peyton Krebs

(1:16:33) Josh Norris

(1:22:24) Owen Power

(1:25:42) Noah Östlund

(1:27:58) Beck Malenstyn

(1:28:35) Conor Timmins

(1:31:09) Tyson Kozak

(1:32:20) Sam Carrick

(1:08:32) Zach Metsa

(1:36:29) Jordan Greenway

(1:38:43) Jiri Kulich

(1:39:07) Logan Stanley

(1:41:57) Konsta Helenius

(1:44:58) Josh Dunne

(1:45:57) Michael Kesselring

(1:48:04) Alex Lyon

(1:50:04) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

(1:52:13) Colten Ellis

(1:53:09) Lindy Ruff

(1:57:00) Coaching Staff

(1:59:40) Jarmo Kekäläinen

(2:04:09) Kevyn Adams

(2:12:22) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the first week of the Buffalo Sabres’ offseason. They touch on the current playoffs, reflect on the season one last time, the Lindy Ruff extension, locker room cleanouts, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) The Sabres should still be playing right now

(14:59) JP’s Game Seven experience was weird

(23:41) Reflecting on Game Seven

(35:33) What was your favorite memory from this season?

(52:31) Lindy Ruff Extension

(1:05:27) Locker Cleanout Notes

(1:52:18) Ruff/Kekalainen Presser Notes

(2:30:00) Devon Levi trade rumors

(2:31:14) Trade for Connor Hellebuyck?

(2:36:36) Blue Goathead Jersey coming?

(2:44:32: Closing

In this episode, Jonah and Christian give their immediate reactions to the Buffalo Sabres being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in heartbreaking fashion.

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres DOMINATING the Montreal Canadiens to force a Game Seven. They touch on Buffalo’s comeback, lineup changes, what to expect for game seven, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres DOMINATE Canadiens

(15:43) Lyon pulled, Luukkonen comes in

(27:34) Ruff’s lineup changes

(30:50) Benson-Norris-Thompson

(32:44) Rasmus Dahlin

(36:19) Owen Power

(39:14) Zach Metsa

(44:46) Helenius/Zucker/Quinn

(50:33) Power play

(54:38) Alex Tuch

(57:17) Tendies MVP

(1:02:32) Final Thoughts on Game Six

(1:11:27) Thoughts on Game Seven

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres dropping an ugly one in Game Five to go back to Montreal on the brink of elimination. They tough on the Sabres’ 1st line struggles, defensive depth, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres on the brink of elimination

(13:46) The “1st Line”

(34:05) Conor Timmins

(43:15) Power play/extra attacker

(47:56) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

(1:04:56) Final thoughts on Game 5/Thoughts on Game 6

(1:15:35) Five teams remain

(1:17:56) What do you listen to while working?

(1:21:37) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss a HUGE game four victory for the Buffalo Sabres. They touch on the awful officiating, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Konsta Helenius, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres edge Canadiens in Game Four

(16:58) A surprise visitor!

(31:39) AWFUL 1st period officiating

(49:05) Sabres’ lack of discipline in 2nd period

(51:25) Tage Thompson scores off the stanchion

(54:42) Huge penalty kill on the double minor

(58:38) Zach Benson & Josh Doan on the power play

(1:06:58) Sabres lock it down in the 3rd

(1:11:35) Luke Schenn // Lineup Changes

(1:18:07) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

(1:23:07) Konsta Helenius’ Playoff Debut

(1:33:50) Tendies MVP

(1:36:56) Final Thoughts on Game Four

(1:40:44) Thoughts going into Game Five

(1:45:27) National Broadcast Coverage

(1:50:40) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP break down the Sabres getting crushed by the Canadiens in Game Three. They discuss a rough night for special teams, potential lineup changes, and more heading into Game Four.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres boatraced in Game Three

(36:37) Lineup Changes

(43:06) Konsta Helenius

(54:14) Has Ruff been outcoached?

(1:03:42) Thoughts going into Game Four

(1:06:10) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres dropping Game Two against the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss Tage Thompson’s rough night, Josh Norris, the power play, potential lineup changes, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres drop Game Two

(4:28)  Tage Thompson

(18:43) Josh Norris // Power Play

(27:21) Lineup Changes coming?

(52:02) Alex Lyon

(55:59) Other thoughts on Game Two

(1:04:42) Thoughts going into Game Three

(1:14:52) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres taking game one in the second round against the Montreal Canadiens. They touch on Zach Benson, Jordan Greenway, the power play, Alex Lyon, their thoughts going into game two, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres take Game 1

(14:17) Another fantastic Zach Benson performance

(27:45) Jordan Greenway // 4th line

(33:22) Power Play

(42:51) Shutdown 3rd period

(51:40) Alex Lyon

(1:01:25) Canalside Pom Poms

(1:03:07) Tendies MVP

(1:12:53) Thoughts going into Game Two

(1:16:13) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and Christian preview the Buffalo Sabres’ 2nd Round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens! They discuss the Canadiens’ unlikely Game 7 win, Sam Carrick potentially returning to the lineup, the keys to the series, their expectations, Montreal fans possibly invading Buffalo, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) 2nd Round Hockey is upon us

(6:26) Canadiens win Game Seven

(21:51) Sam Carrick return imminent

(26:54) Sabres vs Canadiens: Series Preview

(39:37) Keys to the Series

(47:43) Lineup Comparison

(1:03:53) Series Predictions/Expectations

(1:07:49) Is there a Montreal arena invasion coming?

(1:13:40) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more!

In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) SABRES WIN THEIR FIRST SERIES SINCE 2007

(15:05) Buffalo’s stars showed up

(24:51) Josh Doan & Zach Benson

(34:08) Charlie McAvoy

(38:51) Josh Norris

(43:39) Owen Parker’s trek to Boston

(46:16) Sabres fanbase is back

(49:12) Was this series more challenging than you initially thought?

(53:02) Alex Lyon

(56:35) Incredibly happy for Lindy Ruff

(1:02:46) Sabres fans are back

(1:05:30) Rasmus Dahlin

(1:12:16) Who was the MVP of the 1st round?

(1:15:40) Buffalo has equaled Toronto’s success

(1:19:15) Where do the Bruins go from here?

(1:23:07) Sunday will be fun

(1:29:49) A great season for the MSG Broadcast

(1:35:15) Jersey sponsor coming?

(1:38:48) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres’ heartbreaking overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game Five. They touch on what went wrong, Noah Östlund’s injury, upcoming lineup changes, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Bruins stay alive in Game 5

(17:42) Noah Östlund injury

(36:29) What lineup changes are actually coming?

(39:46) Power/Byram/Benson/Doan

(45:04) Officiating

(49:19) Twitter questions

(55:29) TSR jinxes

(1:00:13) Thoughts heading into Game Six

(1:04:15) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres ROUTING the Boston Bruins in Game 4 to put themselves in the driver’s seat to win the series. They touch on the 1st period blitzkrieg, Bowen Byram & Owen Power excelling, Nikita Zadorov’s antics, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres ROUT the Bruins in Game Four

(19:13) Bowen Byram & Owen Power

(26:27) Josh Doan & Zach Benson

(29:40) Noah Östlund

(33:14) Peyton Krebs

(35:38) Alex Tuch/Bowen Byram contracts

(37:58) Why the Sabres thrived in Boston…

(42:03) Alex Lyon

(48:02) Nikita Zadorov/Bruins’ antics

(1:01:19) Power play

(1:03:36) Zucker/Kozak Injuries

(1:04:45) Final Thoughts on Game 4

(1:09:08) Thoughts heading into Game 5

(1:16:32) Closing

In this episode, the guys break down a HUGE Buffalo Sabres win to take a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Bruins. They discuss Alex Lyon’s performance, Noah Östlund’s return to the lineup, the power play, other heroes of the game, their thoughts heading into Game 4, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres take Game 3

(10:59) Noah Östlund

(20:01) Power play

(24:29) Bowen Byram

(31:28) Alex Tuch

(42:41) Rasmus Dahlin

(48:27) Staying out of the Bruins’ BS

(58:41) Final Thoughts on Game 3

(1:05:46) Thoughts heading into Game 4

(1:13:56) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ demoralizing loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game including the goaltending situation, the power play, what lineup changes they’d made for Game 3, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Bruins layeth a smackdown in Game 2

(2:28) Was Luukkonen to blame for the loss?

(9:07) How bad was the loss?

(18:35) Power Play

(52:56) How are you feeling about the outlook of the series?

(59:05) Questions from the fans

(1:03:55) Luukkonen or Lyon for Game 3?

(1:12:55) How can the Sabres generate more in Game 3?

(1:14:48) Lineup changes for Game 3?

(1:25:45) Are the Bills a curse at Sabres games?

(1:28:38) Game 2 viewing experience

(1:33:45) Final thoughts heading into Game 3

(1:46:29) Final Final Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss their postgame thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres STORMING BACK to take Game 1 against the Boston Bruins. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game, and what was an unbelievable night at KeyBank Center.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) An unbelievable night at KeyBank Center

(22:38) Did you like the Sabres’ overall game?

(32:53) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

(36:39) Dahlin/Norris/McLeod/Power

(40:34) 4th line // Noah Östlund

(45:36) Tage Thompson

(47:25) Power play

(55:17) Final thoughts on Game 1

(59:16) Thoughts going into Game 2

(1:03:35) Christian’s Cafeteria

(1:09:42) Amerks clinch Playoffs

(1:11:28) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss your 2026 ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPIONS, BUFFALO SABRES. They touch on the team winning their division, storylines heading into the postseason, and OFFICIALLY preview the Sabres’ 1st round series versus the Boston Bruins. 

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) DIVISION CHAMPIONS!

(5:00) Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams

(23:00) Arena playoff preparation

(35:16) Sabres win the division in Chicago

(41:49) Final game vs Dallas

(44:17) Josh Norris CAN lift the puck

(47:53) Scratched Sabres

(54:25) The penalty kill

(57:31) Who is the sixth defenseman for game 1?

(1:02:29) SABRES VS BRUINS: SERIES PREVIEW

(1:57:15) Christian’s Series Preview

(2:04:49) Series Predictions

(2:25:45) ‘Better Days’ is back?

(2:29:42) Final Thoughts

(2:40:15) Closing

In this episode, the guys break down Sabres storylines heading into the first playoff game-week in 15 years. They discuss being in the driver’s seat for the division, the Detroit Red Wings’ collapse, the middle-six returning to form, new look 3rd pairs, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) There is Buffalo Sabres playoff hockey this week

(13:39) Driver’s seat for the Atlantic Division

(25:09) Red Wings collapse

(40:30) Middle-six scoring has returned

(57:18) 3rd Pair(s)

(1:11:55) Lyon Injury, Ellis Emerges

(1:19:45) Power play

(1:26:02) Prospect News

(1:28:25) Pronger/Friedman pick Dahlin for Norris

(1:34:43) Weekly Preview

(1:40:11) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys talk about THE BUFFALO SABRES’ PLAYOFF DROUGHT BEING OVER. They reflect on the postseason finally returning to Buffalo, what they’ll miss about the past era, discuss the current struggles of the team, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) THE DROUGHT IS OVER

(11:32) The 2022-23 team

(14:09) Does Lindy Ruff deserve a statue?

(23:02) Adding statues to Alumni Plaza?

(26:06) The Drought Iceberg has an endpoint

(29:46) RJ should’ve been here for this

(39:00) The Playoff Atmosphere

(54:24) Thank you, Kevyn Adams?

(59:13) Who else do you wish was still here?

(1:01:21) Dahlin quote about players leaving

(1:24:01) Are you worried about the Sabres?

(1:44:28) The 3rd Pair

(1:48:45) Michael Kesselring

(1:57:44) Goaltending

(2:00:45) Don Stevens

(2:02:27) Weekly Preview

(2:26:50) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ first “down” week in a little while. They touch on whether or not fans should be worried, the 3rd pair, goaltending, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) The Sabres finally beat the Kraken

(11:23) Should you be worried about the Sabres?

(30:08) Stanley-Timmins // Zach Metsa waived

(51:23) Zach Benson is good

(56:47) Goaltending

(1:05:23) Noah Östlund injury

(1:15:31) The power play

(1:30:17) New Embedded

(1:35:15) NCAA Tournament

(1:36:32) Don Granato back to coaching

(1:41:00) Weekly Preview

(1:56:19) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss a successful west coast swing by the Buffalo Sabres. They discuss the road trip, Rasmus Dahlin, Logan Stanley, bandwagon Sabres fans, and a lot more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres take 7/8 points on the west coast

(23:24) Sam Carrick can’t stop scoring

(25:52) Rasmus Dahlin

(29:18) Christian joins and tells us about Project Hail Mary

(32:40) Rasmus Dahlin cont.

(37:00) Is Lindy Ruff a lock for the Jack Adams?

(41:23) How do you feel about “bandwagon” Sabres fans

(53:54) JP’s Parm Thompson review

(1:06:20) Logan Stanley & Zach Metsa

(1:18:30) The Eastern Conference is logjammed

(1:24:46) The Sabres play “river hockey”?

(1:28:23) Alex Tuch contract update

(1:36:23) Konsta Helenius

(1:39:35) NCAA Tournament/Gavin McCarthy

(1:43:30) Weekly Preview

(1:58:09) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss the latest in Sabres hockey, which is mostly dominated by the new Logan Stanley-Luke Schenn pairing. They also touch on Alex Lyon, the playoff race, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Logan Stanley-Luke Schenn Pairing

(59:24) Alex Lyon // Goaltending

(1:06:30) Jack Quinn

(1:12:00) How far can the Sabres go in the playoffs?

(1:20:50) Does the Nick Schmaltz contract affect Alex Tuch?

(1:30:25) Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams?

(1:32:00) Weekly Preview

(1:40:50) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss one of the most WILD regular season games in Buffalo Sabres’ history taking place on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

They touch on ALL the madness that happened within it, what a phenomenal story this team continues to be, Christian’s trip to Tampa Bay, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) SABRES VS LIGHTNING: GAME OF THE YEAR

(1:10:00) Christian’s Cafeteria

(1:27:44) Weekly Preview

(1:47:05) Closing

In this trade deadline installment of The Sabre Report Podcast, the guys discuss the Sabres buying at the trade deadline. They touch on the Stanley/Schenn trade, Carrick/Pearson trades, the Colton Parayko situation, and the Robert Thomas talks.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres buy at the trade deadline

(17:00) Logan Stanley & Luke Schenn trade

(53:30) Sam Carrick & Tanner Pearson trades

(1:08:00) Colton Parayko

(1:21:00) Robert Thomas

(1:36:40) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that simply won't stop winning. They discuss their road trip sweep.

In this episode, Jonah and JP talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that simply won't stop winning. They discuss their road trip sweep.  

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) The Buffalo Sabres are unreal

(30:27) What is your main takeaway from this road trip sweep?

(39:15) What can you add to this group?

(1:06:26) Alex Tuch Contract

(1:13:13) Trade Deadline Expectations

(1:16:20) Rough Week for the Amerks

(1:19:26) Weekly Preview

(1:41:03) Closing

In this episode, the guys preview the NHL returning to action this week. They discuss Tage Thompson winning a gold medal, Sabres storylines heading into this week, and reveal a BIG announcement for TSR moving forward.

AND Jonah checks-in with Andrew Mossbrooks to discuss the Rochester Americans’ season to this point, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Tage Thompson is an Olympic Gold Medalist

(12:05) Sabres return to action this week

(18:33) Jeff Skinner’s contact terminated by San Jose

(20:34) Could we see changes to the power play?

(26:41) Amerks Mid-Season Check-in w/Andrew Mossbrooks

(1:32:14) Weekly Preview

(1:47:47) BIG Announcement

(1:56:11) Closing

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In this episode, the guys try to pass time during the Olympic Break to the best of their ability. They talk about the ongoing Olympic Hockey, prime Wii games (?), and answer some questions in a Sabres mailbag.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Olympic Hockey is in full swing

(7:40) Tage & Eichel connect for a goal

(30:50) Best Wii games of all time

(48:23) Sabres Mailbag

(1:43:47) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the storylines surrounding the Sabres now that the Olympic Break is here. They touch on the recent “slide”, upcoming roster decisions, the trade deadline approaching, the Olympics themselves, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) The Olympic Break is here

(14:15) Roster Decisions after the break

(20:50) Helenius // 4th line discussion 

(38:00) Power Play

(48:15) Blueline addition/other trade(s) coming?

(1:12:00) Panarin trade

(1:19:58) Super Bowl

(1:22:08) Gavin McKenna

(1:24:00) Olympic Preview

(1:34:19) Closing

In this episode, the guys talk about the Sabres playing their way through an intense playoff race. They discuss the Sabres’ last loss to Montreal, the power play, the 4th line, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Sabres lose to the Habs, playoff race update

(22:15) The power play

(36:36) Alex Tuch hat trick, “going for the cup” quote 

(40:39) What’s going on in Toronto?

(48:29) The 4th line

(1:07:25) More playoff talk

(1:11:15) Montreal fans in Buffalo

(1:19:55) Impromptu Christian’s Cafeteria

(1:29:39) Weekly Preview

(1:47:05) Closing

In this episode, the guys talk about a Sabres team that is now in an Atlantic Division playoff spot. They discuss the current playoff outlook, whether Kevyn Adams deserves credit, Terry Pegula’s press conference for the Bills, and so much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Does Kevyn Adams deserve credit for the Sabres?

(19:30) Terry Pegula press conference

(43:56) Playoff Race

(59:00) Goaltending

(1:06:13) Defensive group working overtime

(1:12:13) Roster moves soon?

(1:18:47) Panarin/Thomas/Kyrou

(1:30:37) Josh Doan Extension

(1:50:52) Weekly Preview

(2:08:03) Closing

In this episode, the guys break down the latest in Buffalo sports, not just the Sabres. They discuss the Bills’ playoff loss, the Sabres’ recent homestand, the incredible 05-06’ reunion night, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Bills eliminated by the Broncos

(30:45) Sabres are giving the city hope

(43:50) 05-06’ Reunion Night

(59:38) Thomas Vanek & Jason Pominville to be inducted into Sabres HOF

(1:17:50) Colten Ellis / goaltending

(1:22:37) Konsta Helenius called up 

(1:37:23) Weekly Preview

(1:53:43) Closing

In this episode, the guys give their individual Sabres player grades at the halfway point of the NHL season.(0:00) Intro(0:32) Preview(6:56) Tage Thompson(10:57) Alex Tuch(13:53) Josh Doan(15:38) Rasmus Dahlin(19:35) Ryan McLeod(23:48) Bowen Byram(27:03) Jack Quinn(29:51) Mattias Samuelsson(33:30) Jason Zucker(36:37) Zach Benson(41:41) Peyton Krebs(44:03) Josh Norris(48:38) Owen Power(52:42) Beck Malenstyn(54:55) Jordan Greenway(57:04) Noah Östlund(1:00:44) Conor Timmins(1:02:31) Jacob Bryson(1:04:10) Tyson Kozak(1:06:00) Josh Dunne(1:07:28) Zach Metsa(1:08:44) Kesselring(1:11:16) Alex Lyon(1:14:33) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen(1:12:53) Colten Ellis(1:17:23) Jarmo Kekäläinen/Kevyn Adams(1:19:16) Lindy Ruff (1:24:00) Coaching Staff(1:24:46) Recap