Best Sabres Today Podcasts (2025)

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Columbus Blue Jackets Sign Ivan Provorov To Eye-Popping Contract Extension 27:05

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21h ago27:05

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The Blue Jackets conceded to the thin UFA D market and signed Ivan Provorov to an eye-popping contract extension, coming in at over 2 million more than Aaron Ekblad and over 4 million more than Dante Fabbro. I can understand why GM Don Waddell made this decision, but it's going to take some time to know just how bad or good this signing was for the…

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BREAKING: Dante Fabbro Re-Signs With The Columbus Blue Jackets For Four Years 15:17

2d ago15:17

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Dante Fabbro re-signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets for 4 years are 4.125M this afternoon, which is absolutely incredible news for the CBJ. Fabbro was the best UFA D available, and unlocked a new side to Zach Werenski's game. We break down what great value the new deal is! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBl…

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An Interesting Draft For The Columbus Blue Jackets As They Pick Jackson Smith and Pyotr Andreyanov 29:19

3d ago29:19

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Everyone was surprised when Jackson Smith fell all the way to 14th overall at the NHL Draft last night, but the Blue Jackets didn't hesitate to jump on him. Everyone was ALSO surprised when they picked goalie Pyotr Andreyanov at 20th overall. We break down both picks and what comes next for Don Waddell and the CBJ in day 2 of the draft! Support Us …

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Buffalo Sabres get bigger on the blueline, selecting Radim Mrtka ninth in the NHL Draft 30:30

4d ago30:30

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The Buffalo Sabres select defenseman Radim Mrtka with the ninth pick of the NHL Draft. A big 6'6" right shot defenseman is a perfectly defendable pick by Kevyn Adams and the Sabres front office, but was it a need for the team? Sneaky Joe argues that the Sabres actually were lacking on the blueline in their organizational pipeline, and Mrtka instant…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Trade For Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood 12:17

4d ago12:17

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This one's a headscratcher. The Blue Jackets get their RH depth C, but they also acquire Miles Wood, a bottom line winger who is on a lengthy deal, and they give up two picks and prospect Gavin Brindley, despite the Avs being cap strapped. We break down the trade, and talk about how it doesn't fill us with hope for future moves.... Support Us By Su…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Benjamin Kindel, Cole Reschny, and Cullen Potter 18:24

5d ago18:24

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We're back with another preview of some potential Blue Jackets draft picks, as we look into Benjamin Kindel, Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter, three smaller wingers with buckets of skill! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off today. Gametime Today's episode is brought to y…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame 32:16

5d ago32:16

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame 32:16

5d ago32:16

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame! Support Us …

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Columbus Blue Jackets Send Daniil Tarasov To Florida 6:51

5d ago6:51

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Well that answers the goaltending question for Columbus going forwards. The Blue Jackets have sent RFA Daniil Tarasov to the Florida Panthers for a late round pick, but the most important thing here is that it has freed up valuable blue paint space for Jet Greaves to be one of the CBJ's goalies next season. We unpack that, plus the trade itself! Su…

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Utah Mammoth steal JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan 32:41

5d ago32:41

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The Buffalo Sabres have dealt JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth after months of trade speculation in exchange for defenseman Michael Kesselring and forward Josh Doan. A package that has most Sabres fans feeling underwhelmed, if not angry, getting back two players that were just role players last season in Utah. The motivation for why Peterka wanted ou…

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A Columbus Blue Jackets Pre-Draft Rumour Round-Up 26:37

5d ago26:37

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It's about 36 hours until the NHL draft, and the Blue Jackets are still in possession of both of their first round picks. We break down Don Waddell's pre draft presser, talk about some UFA non-updates, and why the JJ Peterka trade would never have been realistic for Columbus. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDON…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Cameron Schmidt, Blake Fiddler, and Victor Eklund 20:35

6d ago20:35

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We're having some fun today by previewing players that will be available for the Blue Jackets at 20, but may not be picked by them, as we look at Cameron Schmidt and Blake Fiddler, before today's honourable mention, who definitely won't be there when the CBJ pick at 14, but would be so much fun to watch play in Union Blue: Victor Eklund! Support Us…

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Noah Dobson Is Exactly What The Columbus Blue Jackets Need 27:01

6d ago27:01

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Noah Dobson is available for trade for some reason, and the Blue Jackets should jump on it immediately. We look at how good a fit he would be for the CBJ, what a trade could cost the Blue Jackets, and what their top 4 would look like if they signed him. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to Rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL and use code LOCKED…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Joshua Ravensbergen, Cameron Reid, and Radim Mrtka 28:27

7d ago28:27

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The Blue Jackets are rumoured to be eyeing a goalie at 20th overall, and it's likely to be Joshua Ravensbergen. We talk about the pros and cons of drafting a goalie that high, before looking at how his development path could pan out. We also look at Cameron Reid, a smaller two way D that could be available at 20, as well as an honourable mention of…

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Do The Risks Of Trading For Thatcher Demko Outweigh The Rewards For The Columbus Blue Jackets? 30:53

7d ago30:53

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Thatcher Demko is one of the better goalies in the league when he's healthy, but there's no guarantee that he will be 100% going forward. It's a high risk-high reward situation for the Blue Jackets if they trade for him, but there could be something there. We look at his history, whether the risks outweigh the rewards, and what a trade could look l…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Draft Preview: Carter Bear and Lynden Lakovic 20:21

8d ago20:21

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It's draft week, so lets take a look at who the Blue Jackets could be drafting with their two first round picks on Friday! Today we're looking at Carter Bear, a really annoying C/LW with top 6 potential who is a good all rounder but doesn't necessarily excel at one thing, and Lynden Lakovic, a shockingly good skater who could be the next Tage Thomp…

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Five JJ Peterka trades I'd say yes to if I were the Buffalo Sabres 30:33

8d ago30:33

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There are more rumors involving the Buffalo Sabres and the JJ Peterka trade market, so it's time to figure out what we'd actually trade him for. Sneaky Joe gives five trades he'd be willing to move Peterka for, if he were Kevyn Adams, involving the likes of Elias Pettersson, Jeremy Swayman, Rasmus Andersson, Marco Rossi, and several others. Plus, w…

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Rasmus Andersson Is Not The Answer For The Columbus Blue Jackets Defensive Woes 26:14

8d ago26:14

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Reports are out that Rasmus Andersson is out his way out of Calgary, and the Blue Jackets are likely looking for a Provorov replacement. However, Rasmus Andersson is a fairly good offensive defenceman, and not great in his own zone. Today we look at how the Blue Jackets could make this work, what a potential trade could look like, and whether or no…

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Vladislav Gavrikov leads a host of Owen Power partner options for the Buffalo Sabres 27:56

11d ago27:56

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Owen Power needs a partner, and there a bunch of defenseman in free agency that fit for what the Buffalo Sabres need, maybe no one better than Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. Sneaky Joe talks Gavrikov and also breaks down the likes of Ivan Provorov, Brent Burns, Brian Dumoulin, Dmitry Orlov, and others for how they'd fit on the Sabres second p…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming! 33:36

12d ago33:36

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and wh…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming! 33:36

12d ago33:36

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and wh…

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Is Cole Sillinger Part Of The Columbus Blue Jackets Future, Or A Trade Chip? 28:05

12d ago28:05

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Cole Sillinger has played almost 300 games NHL, all before turning 23. Is he part of the core going forward, like Fantilli, Marchenko and Johnson, or could he be used as part of a trade to upgrade the top 6? We discuss on today's show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gameti…

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The Buffalo Sabres should push to finally land Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency 35:11

13d ago35:11

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There have been rumors about the Buffalo Sabres and Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers going back years and years, but no deal has ever materialized. Now that Ehlers is about to become a free agent, will the Sabres finally land Ehlers? Sneaky Joe makes the case for why the Sabres should make an aggressive offer for a player that is super consiste…

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Should James van Riemsdyk Be Re-Signed By The Columbus Blue Jackets? 27:54

14d ago27:54

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James van Riemsdyk was a shockingly good option for the Blue Jackets this year, should they reward him for good play with another contract? We talk about the pros, the cons, and what that contract could look like, as well as updates on a new contract for Dante Fabbro, Elvis Merzlikins being named to Team Latvia for the Olympics, and Zach Werenski N…

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JJ Peterka wants out of Buffalo. What should the Sabres do? 30:15

15d ago30:15

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JJ Peterka is the latest Buffalo Sabre that reportedly wants out of Buffalo. With four years of rights, but no contract at the moment, should the Sabres be willing to trade Peterka or should they only look to get him to sign a short-term contract? Sneaky Joe believes the Sabres need to have a strong backbone in this situation and this is the first …

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Is Sam Bennett The Right Player For This Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Right Now? 29:39

15d ago29:39

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Sam Bennett is probably about to win a Conn Smythe trophy, and might be a UFA in two weeks time. Should the Blue Jackets sign him? We talk about what he brings to the table, his crazy postseason numbers this year, and whether it's the right time for the Blue Jackets to add a playoffs only guy to their roster. We also look at another Panthers UFA wh…

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This Columbus Blue Jackets Roster Is Built For The Future (with Dylan Tyrer) 26:38

17d ago26:38

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Dylan Tyrer is back today and we're talking all about the future of this team again! Today we look at Dmitri Voronkov's solid sophomore season, before pivoting to the Cleveland Monsters to see if Luca Del Bel Belluz and Jet Greaves are part of the future of this team, then Dylan's favourite prospects that aren't in the organisation yet, and we fini…

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Aaron Ekblad is a risky Owen Power partner idea for the Buffalo Sabres 26:54

18d ago26:54

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Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will likely become a free agent in a couple weeks, headlining the available defensemen in the NHL. A veteran of 11 years, and a Stanley Cup Champion, should the Sabres go all-in on Ekblad to make him the Owen Power-partner they've been looking for? Sneaky Joe looks at Ekblad's play over recent years, his inj…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Are Only Going To Get Better From Here (With Dylan Tyrer) 23:51

18d ago23:51

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The Blue Jackets had a number of breakout players this season, like Adam Fantilli, Kent Johnson and Kirill Marchenko. We're joined today by Dylan Tyrer to break down these performances, where they came from, and how far this team can go with this young core! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gameti…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach 31:16

19d ago31:16

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances w…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach 31:16

19d ago31:16

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances w…

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Sam Bennett isn't a slam dunk free agent target for the Buffalo Sabres 28:49

20d ago28:49

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Sam Bennett presently leads the NHL playoffs in goals and is the favorite to win the Conn Smythe. He's also going to be free agent in less than a month. Why shouldn't the Buffalo Sabres go all-in for a player like that? A look at Bennett's overall game and what it will cost to get him, presents a dangerous free agent to show desperation for. Is Ben…

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Dmitri Voronkov's Breakout Season Added Him To The Young Core Of The Columbus Blue Jackets 32:49

20d ago32:49

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Dmitri Voronkov trailed only Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli and Kent Johnson in goalscoring this season, proving that he could very well be a huge part of this team going forward. We talk about the surprise breakout season by the big Russian, how he can keep it going, what his future on the team could be, and what his new contract is going to look…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets Can't Bring Daniil Tarasov Back If They Want To Be A Playoff Team 33:01

21d ago33:01

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There are new reports out of Russia that the Blue Jackets and Daniil Tarasov are in conversations about a new contract. This is a terrible idea. We go through all the ways this can't happen if the team is serious about improving next season, as well as the one (1) way this could work out okay for the Blue Jackets. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons…

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When will Zach Benson start scoring for the Buffalo Sabres? 31:29

22d ago31:29

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Zach Benson has been super impressive through two seasons as a teenager who isn't big enough or fast enough for the NHL, yet has found a way to make the Sabres the better team when he's out there on the ice. What makes Benson so valuable as a defender and how his hockey IQ creates so much potential offensively, combined with a lack of ability to sc…

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Marco Rossi Could Be An Almost Perfect Fit For The Columbus Blue Jackets 29:04

22d ago29:04

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Marco Rossi seems like he's on his way out of Minnesota, should the Blue Jackets go after him? We talk about his potential as a player, his fit on the CBJ roster, and what Don Waddell might have to give up for the trade to work! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app,…

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Which Sabres Would Look Best In A Columbus Blue Jackets Jersey? 31:40

25d ago31:40

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Things seem to be going not great for the Sabres organisation, and there could be a handful of players who want to move on this summer. Who should the Blue Jackets target, whether it be a trade or an offersheet? We look at Alex Tuch, JJ Peterka, Bo Byram, Owen Power and Devon Levi all as potential future Blue Jackets, and try to work out who would …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here 31:10

26d ago31:10

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Mone…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here 31:10

26d ago31:10

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) are here to talk about the Stanley Cup Final beginning and where Mitch Marner is going to go in free agency, as well as some other key free agents! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Mone…

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Will Alex Tuch sign a contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres? 35:05

26d ago35:05

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Alex Tuch is going into the final year of his contract with the Buffalo Sabres, but is eligible to sign an extension on July 1st. Will he? How big a contract should the Sabres offer Tuch? What do you do if Tuch doesn't want to sign a long-term deal right now? Trade or ride it out? Plus, Sneaky Joe gets into the weeds on how good a player Tuch reall…

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Sean Monahan Wins The Masterton Trophy 10:22

26d ago10:22

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Sean Monahan of the Blue Jackets has been awarded the Bill Masterton Trophy by the NHL, handed out for perseverence, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. We talk about what this season was all about, how Sean Monahan helped the Blue Jackets on and off the ice and how the Blue Jackets helped him too. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch…

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The Columbus Blue Jackets NEED To Make A Legitimate Pitch For Jason Robertson 30:02

26d ago30:02

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Apparently the Stars are shopping Jason Robertson, and the Blue Jackets need to do everything they can to bring him to Columbus. We talk about why the Stars might want to move him, what the trade could look like, and try to calculate what his next contract could look like! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your fi…

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Jason Robertson is the best trade idea imaginable for the Buffalo Sabres 34:27

28d ago34:27

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Dallas Stars stud Jason Robertson's name is reportedly out there in trade discussions. A player that has averaged 37 goals per year over the last four seasons, is great defensively, and is only 25 years old sounds like the ideal trade idea for any team, especially the Buffalo Sabres. Is Robertson an elite forward in the NHL? Why would the Stars loo…

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Who Should The Columbus Blue Jackets Keep: Dante Fabbro Or Ivan Provorov? 32:06

28d ago32:06

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The Blue Jackets need a shake-up on D, but they have two key UFAs. If only one of them can stay, which one should it be? We look at the pros and cons of both Dante Fabbro and Ivan Provorov, before deciding which one we would keep and which one we would send to the FA market! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your …

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Is there any hope for Jack Quinn with the Buffalo Sabres? 29:03

29d ago29:03

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Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn was one of the most disappointing players for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024-25, but does he have an ability to turn it around next season? Sneaky Joe goes through what the numbers say on Quinn, what type of goals he scored last season, and if his injuries can be blamed for the poor play. Plus, what Quinn's contract wi…

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Does Aaron Ekblad Fit Into The Columbus Blue Jackets System? 31:19

29d ago31:19

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The Blue Jackets need to sign at least one defenceman. Could it be Aaron Ekblad, who looks like he's on the way out of Florida thanks to their trading for Seth Jones? We look at where he would fit into the lineup, how much money he could command in free agency, whether he would be a suitable option for Columbus, or whether we should just try to re-…

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Buffalo Sabres land Jarmo Kekäläinen as Senior Advisor and potentially their next GM 31:31

1M ago31:31

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The Sabres have hired former Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekäläinen as the team's Senior Advisor to GM Kevyn Adams, the experienced hockey man they've been looking for. Kekäläinen gives the Sabres someone that was aggressive as a GM during his time in Columbus, and the most qualified person they've hired in the front office in a very long time. Sneaky Jo…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs? 31:45

1M ago31:45

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs? 31:45

1M ago31:45

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about …

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The Buffalo Sabres should buyout Mattias Samuelsson if they can't trade him 30:17

1M ago30:17

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Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson had a tough season and has drawn tons of criticism from fans. If the Sabres want to move on from Samuelsson this summer, what's a better idea, buyout or trade? Joe makes the argument for a buyout considering a trade doesn't seem very likely. Can the Sabres stomach a 10 year buyout at a low cost? Plus, with the C…