Best Cozens Podcasts (2026)

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Josh Norris is better than Dylan Cozens, but the trade isn't a win yet for the Buffalo Sabres 29:25

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14d ago29:25

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The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators made a giant trade last season swapping Dylan Cozens for Josh Norris. So far, the trade has gone as expected. Josh Norris looks like the better hockey player, but he is the one with the significant injury risk. How has it gone for Cozens in his time in Ottawa? Where has Norris helped the Sabres the most when h…

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Episode 366 - ‘Twas the Night Before 2026 46:21

15d ago46:21

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In this holiday special, our hosts look back on the 2025 federal landscape the only way that feels appropriate, through seasonal song parodies paired with real-world anecdotes spanning the White House and Capitol Hill. From unpacking the first year of Trump 2.0 to navigating the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, our politicos blend humor…

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Buffalo Sabres need Jason Zucker to spark the powerplay heading into matchup with the Canucks 26:05

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The Buffalo Sabres face the Vancouver Canucks looking to bounce back from their first loss in weeks and they'll get Jason Zucker back into the lineup, hopefully to get a powerplay going that hasn't scored in six games. Who's spot will Zucker take? Is he enough to save their powerplay? Plus, Noah Ostlund's demotion in the lineup is tough to take, bu…

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Buffalo Sabres win streak ends in Columbus, but now comes the real test 25:21

1d ago25:21

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The Buffalo Sabres went to Columbus win a 10-game win streak and left with a 0-game win streak. How much of the Sabres 5-1 loss was on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's shoulders? How much of it was just running into a hot goalie in Jet Greaves? How will the Sabres bounce back with a bunch of home games coming up? Past mistakes show the next few games are hug…

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Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to represent the Buffalo Sabres at the Olympics 27:26

4d ago27:26

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The Buffalo Sabres have three players that are headed to the Olympics in Milan! Tage Thompson, after putting in years of effort becoming a great hockey player and showing out at the World Championships, makes Team USA for the Olympics. Sneaky Joe sees Tage playing wing in the middle-six of the lineup, and likely the team's second powerplay unit. Ra…

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Tage Thompson carries Buffalo Sabres to their tenth win in a row against the Dallas Stars! 30:39

6d ago30:39

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The Buffalo Sabres walked into Dallas with a nine game win streak and left with a ten game win streak, led by a super performance by Tage Thompson. Tage leads the way with two goals and an assist, including the most impressive wrist shot we've seen from a Sabre all season. Sneaky Joe breaks down Tage's game, along with Noah Ostlund who made a big i…

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The Buffalo Sabres win streak is in danger against an elite Dallas Stars team 27:17

6d ago27:17

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The Buffalo Sabres, without Alex Lyon due to injury, face an elite team in the Dallas Stars, as they look to tie a team record ten wins in a row. With Lyon out, the Sabres turn to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to carry the load in goal, against a backup goalie for Dallas in Casey DeSmith. Sneaky Joe breaks down the Stars, who are an elite powerplay team led…

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Buffalo Sabres win streak reaches nine after dominant win over St. Louis Blues! 27:07

7d ago27:07

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The Sabres can't stop winning! The win streak reaches nine games, one off a franchise record, after a 4-2 win over the Blues that the Sabres dominated from the second period on. The line of Zach Benson, Ryan McLeod, and Jack Quinn were especially dominant and put away the game winning goal early in the third period. Rasmus Dahlin's return to the li…

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The Buffalo Sabres go for nine in a row against an inferior St. Louis Blues team 25:30

8d ago25:30

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The Buffalo Sabres are looking for their ninth win in a row and to jump into a playoff spot against the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have the worst goal differential in the NHL, by a lot, but they might not be a team to sleep on, especially with Joel Hofer starting in goal. The Blues defense core led by Justin Faulk is a deep unit that is a real thre…

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Mattias Samuelsson dominant season continues in Buffalo Sabres eighth straight win over Bruins 30:42

10d ago30:42

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The Buffalo Sabres win streak extends to eight with a dominant win over the Boston Bruins, led by Mattias Samuelsson, who stepped up big time in Rasmus Dahlin's absence. Samuelsson continues to add offense, on top of his ability to shut plays down defensively. Owen Power also stepped up with a strong performance. The Sabres forward lines all played…

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Biggest Buffalo Sabres home game in years against the Boston Bruins 24:02

11d ago24:02

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The Buffalo Sabres host the Boston Bruins on Saturday night looking for an eighth win in a row in what is one of the biggest games played at KeyBank Center in years. The Bruins come into the game on a losing skid, making them the perfect team to play right now. What the numbers say about Boston is the Sabres should be able to score a bunch of goals…

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Bo Byram leads the Buffalo Sabres in Ottawa to their seventh straight win 31:23

13d ago31:23

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The Buffalo Sabres win streak has reached seven games after their win in Ottawa! Bowen Byram leads the way with two goals and an assist, including the overtime winner. Big contributions from Alex Lyon and Noah Ostlund helped lead the Sabres to their win, two players that have been phenomenal as of late. How real is this win streak the Sabres are on…

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Buffalo Sabres win streak reaches six games with impressive win in New Jersey 31:09

15d ago31:09

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The Buffalo Sabres win streak has reached six games, winning a game having played the night before, on the road, against a very good New Jersey Devils team that had Jack Hughes back in the lineup. The second period may have been the Sabres best period of the season. How did they do it? Plus, Zach Benson using his IQ to score goals, Josh Norris cont…

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Is John Tortorella a good idea for the Buffalo Sabres? 34:24

17d ago34:24

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Everyone is wondering if John Tortorella is the next man to stand behind the Buffalo Sabres bench, should the team move on from Lindy Ruff as head coach. Does it make sense for the Sabres to hire an old school type of coach like Tortorella at this age? Sneaky Joe looks back on Torts' time both with Jarmo Kekalainen in Columbus, but also his most re…

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No excuses for the Buffalo Sabres in the first game of the Jarmo Kekäläinen era against the Flyers 21:28

19d ago21:28

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The Buffalo Sabres are well rested, not playing since last weekend, are fired up from the GM news of the week, and play a very beatable opponent in the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. No excuses to get a win, and look good doing it in front of Buffalo Sabres fans. Sneaky Joe dives into the matchup with the Flyers, a team that lacks a superst…

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What went right and wrong for Buffalo Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen in his time with the Blue Jackets 30:26

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How does Columbus look back on the Jarmo Kekäläinen era during his 11 years as the team's GM? Sneaky Joe is joined by Jay Forster from Locked On Blue Jackets to take an in-depth look on new Sabres GM Jarmo Kekäläinen's time with the Blue Jackets. From big trades, to great drafting, Jarmo built a winning team in Columbus, the best the franchise has …

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Jarmo Kekäläinen is as good of a GM as the Buffalo Sabres could have asked for 33:07

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The Buffalo Sabres got their GM in waiting in the boat when they brought Jarmo Kekäläinen in last spring, and it has resulted in a GM that has as good a background as the Sabres could have asked for. A deep dive into Jarmo's career in Columbus and St. Louis shows a great talent evaluator that drafted a contending team with the Blues, and then the B…

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Jarmo Kekäläinen implies more changes coming for the Buffalo Sabres 27:23

21d ago27:23

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Jarmo Kekäläinen met with the media for the first time as GM of the Buffalo Sabres and one of the biggest takeaways was he would not commit to Lindy Ruff and the coaching staff staying on or the present hockey department sticking around in it's current form. Will the Sabres make another move? Kekäläinen also had a lot to say on the future of Alex T…

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Kevyn Adams FIRED by the Buffalo Sabres as General Manager 27:55

22d ago27:55

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The Buffalo Sabres have finally made the move fans were waiting for, firing GM Kevyn Adams after five and a half seasons leading the team's hockey department to zero playoff appearances. Jarmo Kekalainen has been promoted as his replacement from the seat of Senior Advisor. Adams from the outset appeared to be an underqualified man for the job and t…

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Episode 365 - In-Conversation: Annie Duke on the Science of Better Decisions 55:51

22d ago55:51

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Bestselling author, decision strategist, and former professional poker player Annie Duke joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for a conversation on how leaders can improve the quality of their decisions to increase the probability of achieving better outcomes against the backdrop of a world on “tilt.…

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Noah Ostlund sent down due to numbers crunch, despite playing great for the Buffalo Sabres 26:13

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Noah Ostlund has had a very strong rookie season with a combination of strong defensive play, and an improving offensive game playing third line center. With the Sabres getting healthier, Ostlund has been sent to Rochester due to a numbers crunch. Should the Sabres have tried harder to find Ostlund a spot in the lineup? Sneaky Joe says Jordan Green…

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Episode 364 - Federal Power vs. City Streets: A Constitutional Showdown 29:40

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From Chicago to Portland to Charlotte, President Trump’s deployment of immigration agents to Democratic-led cities has sparked a nationwide debate over the limits of federal authority and local control. Chicago’s showdown with the White House exemplifies the growing tension between Washington and America’s urban centers—and the legal battles that c…

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Buffalo Sabres fall to the Winnipeg Jets in a way they've been losing a lot 19:51

1M ago19:51

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The Buffalo Sabres lost yet another game in which they outshot their opponent, this time to the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 4-1. What explains the Sabres playing so well and not getting the results? Sneaky Joe points to Lindy Ruff's system showing that it works, but not for the players Kevyn Adams has put on the team. Josh Norris has his worst game…

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Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin getting scorched for performance in Philadelphia 28:10

1M ago28:10

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The Buffalo Sabres had an incredibly frustrating night against the Philadelphia Flyers that featured it's best two players both dropping the ball. Tage Thompson had maybe the worst effort play of his entire career, while Rasmus Dahlin was ejected for a dirty hit from behind on Trevor Zegras. How much criticism do the Sabres' best two players deserv…

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Buffalo Sabres are in the playoff race because of how bad the Atlantic Division is 25:58

1M ago25:58

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The Buffalo Sabres are within shouting distance of both second place and third place in the Atlantic Division, despite winning just six of their last ten games. As the Sabres have picked up 12 of a possible 20 points, that has been good enough to gain ground on everyone in the division, except Tampa. Sneaky Joe dives in on the standings, how bad th…

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Josh Norris dominates in first game back for the Buffalo Sabres against the Winnipeg Jets 30:25

1M ago30:25

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Josh Norris made his return to the Buffalo Sabres lineup against the Winnipeg Jets and put on a show with two goals and an assist, including a sick breakaway goal. Norris' return was a display of what the Sabres could be getting in their highest paid forward, IF he stays healthy going forward. The Zach Benson - Josh Norris - Tage Thompson line play…

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Josh Norris returning for the Buffalo Sabres may not be a great thing for their lineup 28:02

1M ago28:02

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The Buffalo Sabres are getting their #1 center, at least on paper, back into the lineup in time to play the Winnipeg Jets. Josh Norris has played just four games for the Sabres, but is stepping right into a big role at the top of the lineup as he comes back from injury. What Norris returning does though, is moves Tage Thompson back to the wing, whi…

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Nothing left for the Buffalo Sabres except firing the GM 26:42

1M ago26:42

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The Buffalo Sabres were embarrassed at home with Terry Pegula in attendance by a score of 5-0 to the New Jersey Devils. A sellout KeyBank Center crowd was left to chant to "sell the team" and "fire Adams" as the team was getting routed. Despite severely outshooting New Jersey and having the better of the chances, Jake Allen outplayed Alex Lyon by a…

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UPL costs the Buffalo Sabres another game in loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins 19:35

1M ago19:35

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The Buffalo Sabres went into Sidney Crosby's house and outplayed the Pittsburgh Penguins. However, thanks to another poor performance from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres lost the game. UPL getting himself out of control on a couple of different plays cost the Sabres two goals that they could not afford to give up. Sneaky Joe campaigns for this be…

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Buffalo Sabres have unique challenge with Sidney Crosby and the Penguins 26:06

1M ago26:06

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The Buffalo Sabres are looking to gain ground in the Eastern Conference and they're going to have to do it on the road, with 8 of their next 10 away from KeyBank Center. First up, a matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins who are finding success this season behind a rejuvenated Evgeni Malkin and a still great Sidney Crosby. Sneaky Joe lays out why he …

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Buffalo Sabres stay on their heater with win over Carolina Hurricanes 25:28

1M ago25:28

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The Buffalo Sabres have now won four of their last five games after a win over the top-seed Carolina Hurricanes, led by a tremendous performance from the line of Jason Zucker - Ryan McLeod - Jack Quinn. Plus, a strong performance from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was critical in the Sabres win. However, we'd be crazy to not gush over Beck Malenstyn's highl…

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Josh Doan and the Buffalo Sabres explode for nine goals in win over Chicago 33:01

2M ago33:01

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The Buffalo Sabres bounced back from their worst game of the season with their best game of the season, scoring NINE GOALS against the Chicago Blackhawks. Big games from Josh Doan, Alex Tuch, Mattias Samuelsson, and many others showed up with big performances. Sneaky Joe explains why he does not believe the Sabres are unique in looking terrible on …

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Buffalo Sabres play the type of game vs Calgary that should get someone fired 29:20

2M ago29:20

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The Buffalo Sabres found a way, not just to lose, but to be blown out by the worst team in the NHL, the Calgary Flames, who had played the night before. In the most embarrassing effort of the season, Sneaky Joe says this is a day to fire GM Kevyn Adams, even though we don't expect it to happen. Plus, what Mattias Samuelsson had to say calling out s…

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Lindy Ruff treating Colten Ellis like his #1 goalie going into must-win vs. Calgary 21:39

2M ago21:39

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The Buffalo Sabres have been searching for a #1 goalie since Ryan Miller was traded over a decade ago. Is it possible they have one in Colten Ellis? Lindy Ruff is presently treating Ellis like a #1, as he gets his fourth start in five games against the Calgary Flames. The matchup with Calgary is a must-win, as the Sabres get the worst team in the N…

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The Buffalo Sabres shut down Connor McDavid and the Oilers in four-goal win 27:23

2M ago27:23

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In what was probably the most complete effort of the season, the Buffalo Sabres blowout the Edmonton Oilers with a 5-1 win at Key Bank Center, led by a two-goal night from Noah Ostlund. Are Ostlund and Isak Rosen playing well enough to warrant keeping them in the lineup permanently? Lindy Ruff will have tough decisions to make when Jason Zucker, Za…

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The Matt Savoie for Ryan McLeod trade looks like a big win for the Buffalo Sabres 28:05

2M ago28:05

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The Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers made a big trade last year in which Ryan McLeod was sent to Buffalo for Matthew Savoie, who has not done much in 24 games with the Oilers so far. A look at what has happened so far shows the Sabres are getting everything they wanted when they acquired McLeod, and the Oilers are trying everything to get somethi…

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Episode 363 - In-Conversation: Steve Kornacki on Data, Democracy, and Decoding America’s Elections 40:49

2M ago40:49

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Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst of NBC News, joins Howard Schweitzer, chief executive officer of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, for a conversation about how data shapes America’s understanding of politics—and even sports. From the Democratic sweep in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York to long-term voter realignment, Kornacki breaks down what …

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Buffalo Sabres roar back from three down to beat Detroit in overtime 28:02

2M ago28:02

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The Buffalo Sabres were down 4-1 in the 2nd period in Detroit on Saturday night. With the season getting away from them, the Sabres got a much needed comeback win, scoring four unanswered and winning 5-4 in overtime over the Red Wings. Tage Thompson was dominant in the game, having a role in four of the five goals, including throwing Alex DeBrincat…

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Should Buffalo Sabres fans be on watch for Kevyn Adams to be fired? 28:13

2M ago28:13

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The Buffalo Sabres lost again, this time to the Colorado Avalanche, and they're now six points out of a playoff spot. With the season going off the rails fast, should we be on the lookout for Terry Pegula to fire Kevyn Adams? There are a couple of signals that point to the answer could be yes. Should we expect a new GM or coach to do any more with …

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Buffalo Sabres find a way to make the fans mad despite missing a ton of bodies against Utah 30:08

2M ago30:08

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The Buffalo Sabres fans were largely being gentle with the team with so many players missing in action, but that changed after losing to the Utah Mammoth. As young guys like Noah Ostlund and Isak Rosen stepped up on the team's second line, the team's first line of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Ryan McLeod was no where to be found. Something that ca…

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Buffalo Sabres badly need a win in Utah against the Mammoth 25:47

2M ago25:47

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The Buffalo Sabres are in Utah looking for redemption on their early November loss to the Mammoth, and are trying to dig their way out of last place. Colten Ellis is expected to start in goal for just his second start of the season. Why should we be excited about the potential of Ellis? What happens with Ellis if he has a great start? What if he ha…

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What the numbers tell us about the Buffalo Sabres so far this season 30:37

2M ago30:37

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Through 15 games of the regular season, the Buffalo Sabres are in last place, but some of the numbers show that they are a middle of the road hockey team, especially offensively. Sneaky Joe looks at the story of what the numbers say this year, including that Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin have let the team down a bit offensively, while the team ha…

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How bad is it for the Buffalo Sabres as they sit in last place? 27:13

2M ago27:13

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The Buffalo Sabres have won just one game in their last seven and sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. On top of that Rasmus Dahlin has left for Europe due to a personal reason, Jason Zucker has a severe illness, and Jiri Kulich is dealing with blood clots on top of all the other injured players. How are the Sabres going to dig out of this …

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Episode 362 - Off-Year Election Readout 32:02

2M ago32:02

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From Virginia and New Jersey to New York City and beyond, the 2025 off-year elections offered a glimpse into the political landscape heading toward 2026. What voter dynamics stood out most, and what trends could define the next midterms? Featuring Public Strategies’ Mark Alderman, Michael Acevedo, Julia Hammond, and Katie Schwab.…

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The JJ Peterka for Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring trade looks like a win-win for the Sabres and Mammoth 26:32

2M ago26:32

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As the Utah Mammoth are in Buffalo, it's an opportunity to take a look at the big offseason trade between the Sabres and Mammoth that included JJ Peterka, Josh Doan, and Michael Kesselring. At the moment, both teams are getting exactly what they wanted out of that deal, making it the rare 'win-win'. How good has Peterka been for Utah so far? Will J…

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Buffalo Sabres point streak has them in the thick of things in the Eastern Conference 25:00

2M ago25:00

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The Buffalo Sabres have a little point streak they've put together, following a win over the Washington Capitals in a shootout, which has the Sabres close to the top and the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen shows up for his best game of the season, carrying the Sabres in both overtime and the shootout of the Washington game, u…

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Episode 361 - Virginia’s Election & the Road to 2026 34:57

2M ago34:57

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All eyes are on Virginia. As the election nears, our political insiders unpack the campaigns, candidates, and key issues driving the race—and what these contests could reveal about the nation’s political trajectory heading into 2026. Featuring Public Strategies’ Howard Schweitzer, Julia Hammond, and Heidi Hertz, along with Jerry Kilgore, former Vir…

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The Buffalo Sabres cannot figure out 3-on-3 overtime in another loss to the Bruins 29:13

2M ago29:13

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The Buffalo Sabres have had three results in a row that are exactly the same result. A 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins has fans asking what is wrong with this team once they get to overtime? Sneaky Joe looks at mistakes by Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson which led to Thursday's loss, as well as the worst performance of the season by Alex Lyo…

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Owen Power struggles mightily in the Buffalo Sabres loss to the Blue Jackets 20:32

2M ago20:32

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The Buffalo Sabres had another lead, late in the third period, and again squandered it, this time to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sneaky Joe looks at Owen Power's performance from Wednesday night, which featured turnovers, a mistake on the game winning goal, and a question of whether he's even 100% healthy right now. Plus, Jiri Kulich's mistakes on t…

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Michael Kesselring returns for the Buffalo Sabres 23:55

2M ago23:55

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The Buffalo Sabres are getting back their biggest acquisition of the offseason with Michael Kesselring making his debut after missing nine games with an injury. Sneaky Joe talks what to expect from maybe playing with Bowen Byram, to Kesselring's slapshot, to his defensive ability. Plus, Alex Lyon is going back in as the team's starting goaltender. …