Best Sabres Today Podcasts (2025)

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The Buffalo Sabres blueline will have to carry them to the playoffs 31:48

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2d ago31:48

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The Buffalo Sabres blueline is one of the most talented groups in the NHL, but that talent has yet to manifest itself into results for the team. Who will have to step up this season to end the playoff drought? Sneaky Joe looks at where Owen Power can take steps, how the team can fit Bowen Byram back into the picture, and what Michael Kesselring is …

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Buffalo Sabres starting goalie battle is coming between Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen 30:12

4d ago30:12

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The Buffalo Sabres brought in goaltender Alex Lyon this offseason, who has had better production than Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen over the last three seasons. Will he unseat UPL as the team's #1 goalie and play the most games in 2025-26? Sneaky Joe looks at how the Sabres may treat the situation early in the season, what happens to UPL if he loses his job…

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Can Josh Norris be the Buffalo Sabres #1 center in 2025-26? 34:38

6d ago34:38

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The Buffalo Sabres don't have the best group of centers heading into 2025-26 season and Josh Norris is the most accomplished of them. Can Norris stay healthy? How many goals would you take from Norris? Sneaky Joe breaks down why he believes Norris will help a lot on the powerplay, but also why he is not a good fit to play with Tage Thompson to star…

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Buffalo Sabres don't have many serious threats from the Metro Division 31:00

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If the Buffalo Sabres end their 14-year playoff drought this season, it'll most likely come from a Wild Card position. Which means, fighting with teams from the Metro Division like the Rangers, Blue Jackets, Islanders, and Devils. How likely are the Sabres to beat out all but three of the teams in the Metro? A quiet offseason from everyone, except …

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The Buffalo Sabres have a superteam in their division in the Florida Panthers 35:18

11d ago35:18

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Everyone in the NHL struggles against the back-to-back Stanley Cup Florida Panthers, but no one struggles more than the Buffalo Sabres. Sneaky Joe looks at the Sabres over the last four seasons against Florida, how many Sabres' matchups Matthew Tkachuk is in line to miss, and whether Sergei Bobrovsky is the one part of the Panthers that could take …

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Will the Toronto Maple Leafs stay top-three in the Atlantic Division without Mitch Marner? 29:42

14d ago29:42

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have finished top-three in the Atlantic Division every season since 2017, but now will have to do it again, this time without Mitch Marner, who has left for Vegas. Do the Maple Leafs have the depth up front to replace a 100 point player? Sneaky Joe points to some of the Leafs 5v5 numbers in 2024-25 that indicate a team that …

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are declining, but not fast enough for the Buffalo Sabres to catch up 29:54

17d ago29:54

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Next up in our look through the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning, who showed signs of decline last season, but are still built to be a playoff team every single season. A group of superstars at the top of the lineup featuring Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel, and Andrei Vasilevskiy is enough to l…

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Ottawa Senators don't need to win the Dylan Cozens trade to stay ahead of the Buffalo Sabres 32:06

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The Sabres and Senators struck a big trade last season sending Dylan Cozens to Ottawa. In 21 games, Cozens put up good numbers with the Sens... or did he? Sneaky Joe argues that Cozens is the same lost player we saw in Buffalo the last two years, and he is not in line for success in Ottawa. HOWEVER, the Senators should have more than enough talent …

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Buffalo Sabres have been passed by the Montreal Canadiens, but they can catch up 26:33

20d ago26:33

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The Buffalo Sabres have been passed by the Montreal Canadiens in the Atlantic Division after Montreal found a way to make the playoffs last season, despite not being great at 5-on-5, powerplay, or goaltending. Despite having, what was maybe, a lucky season, the Habs added this offseason with Noah Dobson and Zack Bolduc to offset any possible regres…

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Why the Boston Bruins will be worse than the Buffalo Sabres in 2025-26 29:15

28d ago29:15

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Last season, the Boston Bruins finished dead last in the Atlantic Division, behind even the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since 2010. Was this just a fluke year for Boston, or is this a sign of an era of bad Bruins hockey? Sneaky Joe believes the latter is more likely. A look into a thin roster, a GM that has been unable to replace Patrice Berg…

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Where's the contract extension between Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres? 25:53

1M ago25:53

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It's been over a month since Alex Tuch was eligible to sign a contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres, and so far... no deal. Should we be worried no deal has been struck? At what point should we be? Sneaky Joe goes through Tuch's past comments about a deal, what he's worth to the Sabres, and what could be motivating him going forward. Plus, a n…

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AI predicts the Buffalo Sabres will be in the playoff hunt in 2025-26 25:13

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What would the Buffalo Sabres have accomplished if Daniel Briere and Chris Drury never left the team? What happens if the team didn't have all it's defensemen get hurt in 2006? What about if the Sabres never tanked in 2015? Sneaky Joe asks AI some of the biggest 'what ifs' in Buffalo Sabres history, including a long ripple effect that would've star…

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Tage Thompson can win the Hart Trophy in 2026 for the Buffalo Sabres 28:30

1M ago28:30

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Can Tage Thompson rise to MVP status and claim the Hart Trophy in 2025-26? Once considered a long-term project, Thompson has evolved into one of the league’s most dynamic offensive forces. We explore his journey, assess his impact on the Buffalo Sabres, and ask whether individual brilliance is enough without deep team success. The conversation touc…

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Buffalo Sabres fans are crazy negative, but it's earned 30:40

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Terry Pegula and the Buffalo Sabres had a big press conference to announce extended naming writes with KeyBank for the arena. Why did the Sabres make such a big deal out of such a small story? And why can't the Sabres stay out of their own way with memeability? Sneaky Joe talks how negative and sarcastic Sabres' fans are towards their team, but als…

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Jiri Kulich + Owen Power lead list of breakout candidates for the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres 29:27

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For the Buffalo Sabres to snap their playoff drought, they will likely need several players to have career seasons. At the forward group, Jiri Kulich and Zach Benson lead the list, but is Jack Quinn still capable of taking a huge step forward? How many points is acceptable for Kulich to realistically be the team's first line center? Plus, why Owen …

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The best players to play for the Buffalo Sabres during their playoff drought 28:07

2M ago28:07

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The Buffalo Sabres playoff drought enters it's 15th season, but there have been a lot of really good players to play for the team during those fifteen years. Who are the best of them? Sneaky Joe builds a lineup with the likes of Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, Jack Eichel, and many others. Did Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek play enough games to ma…

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The NHL is concerned about the Buffalo Sabres, and they should be 28:46

2M ago28:46

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The Buffalo Sabres are riding the longest playoff drought in NHL history and the league is reportedly concerned about the state of the franchise. What could that concern rise to? What could Gary Bettman and the league really do about a team that doesn't have a stadium problem, or a financial problem, just a 'they're really bad all the time' problem…

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Buffalo Sabres extend Bo Byram + 2025-26 schedule released 24:15

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The Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Bowen Byram have come to an agreement on a two-year, $6.25M extension, that walks him to unrestricted free agency. Is the two-year deal a risk for Kevyn Adams and the Sabres? Does the extension kill the possibility of a trade? Sneaky Joe goes through the possible scenarios for Byram this offseason and the next two …

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The Buffalo Sabres will never have a President of Hockey Operations again 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Brendan Shanahan reportedly showed interest in being the Sabres President of Hockey Operations, but Terry Pegula said 'thanks, but no thanks', due to Pegula viewing himself as that person. Should we be surprised Shanahan was interested in the first place? And why this basically means the team will never have someone in that role again, as long as T…

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Buffalo Sabres make the right call taking Bowen Byram to arbitration 32:32

2M ago32:32

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The Buffalo Sabres opt to take defenseman Bowen Byram to arbitration, which eliminates the possibility of an offer-sheet. Was this the right call? With the decision, Byram gets the chance to choose a two-year deal, which would take him to unrestricted free agency. Sneaky Joe explains why he does not believe that there is much downside for the Sabre…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency 31:40

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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 Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikol…

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Is the Buffalo Sabres offseason over already without a Bo Byram trade? 32:20

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The Buffalo Sabres have only made a couple of signings in free agency and still haven't traded defenseman Bowen Byram, but is their offseason over already? Whether Byram signs a contract or gets dealt could take a little bit, as Kevyn Adams says the team will match any offer sheet he might get. Sneaky Joe puts together an opening night lineup for t…

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Ryan McLeod and Alex Lyon headline Buffalo Sabres free agency day 32:20

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The Buffalo Sabres made a big commitment to one of their own on free agency day, signing center Ryan McLeod to a four year extension, following his career year in Buffalo. Was McLeod worth $5 million per year? Plus, what the Sabres are getting in new goaltender Alex Lyon and depth forward Justin Danforth. With Lyon in the mix, is there room for Dev…

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

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

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

2M 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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Five JJ Peterka trades I'd say yes to if I were the Buffalo Sabres 30:33

3M 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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Vladislav Gavrikov leads a host of Owen Power partner options for the Buffalo Sabres 27:56

3M 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

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

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

3M 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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Aaron Ekblad is a risky Owen Power partner idea for the Buffalo Sabres 26:54

3M 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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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach 31:16

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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

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

3M 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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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here 31:10

3M 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

3M 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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Jason Robertson is the best trade idea imaginable for the Buffalo Sabres 34:27

3M 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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Is there any hope for Jack Quinn with the Buffalo Sabres? 29:03

3M 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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Buffalo Sabres land Jarmo Kekäläinen as Senior Advisor and potentially their next GM 31:31

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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…

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The perfect JJ Peterka - Bowen Byram trade combo for the Buffalo Sabres 30:01

3M ago30:01

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JJ Peterka is not a player that Buffalo Sabres fans want to see traded, but with rumors about his availability, Sneaky Joe has a hockey trade that might convince people there's a Peterka-trade out there that works for the Sabres. However, it includes trading away Bowen Byram in a separate deal. Insert K'Andre Miller and Quinton Byfield into the con…

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Bowen Byram trade ideas for the Buffalo Sabres 26:29

3M ago26:29

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There are trade rumors about Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram, which naturally has led to trade ideas from out of town fans, media, and blogs. Sneaky Joe looks at a couple of trade ideas involving the Toronto Maple Leafs, the New Jersey Devils, and has a Byram trade of his own involving the Boston Bruins. What type of veteran defenseman could the Sabr…

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Tage Thompson goes golden for Team USA + Rochester Americans season comes to an end 36:01

4M ago36:01

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Team USA wins gold at the World Championships for the first time in over 90 years all thanks to Tage Thompson, who lights the lamp in overtime of the championship game vs. Switzerland. Sneaky Joe talks Thompson's stellar IIHF World Championships and whether it solidifies his place on the US Olympic team. Plus, the Rochester Americans season comes t…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Conference Finals Are Here: Who Are Our Picks To Make The SCF? 32:12

4M ago32:12

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Fi…

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Mitch Marner watch begins for Buffalo Sabres + Amerks win huge Game 2 23:27

4M ago23:27

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Did Mitch Marner play his final game for the Maple Leafs in Game 7 against the Panthers? It's time to start talking about the possibility of Marner coming to the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. Should Sabres fans waste time thinking about Marner? How likely is it he'll actually leave? Plus, the Rochester Americans win a pivotal Game 2 against the La…

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There's JJ Peterka smoke with the Buffalo Sabres, but there may not be a fire 26:23

4M ago26:23

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JJ Peterka has turned into one of the better 5-on-5 offensive players in the NHL over the last two seasons. With a contract needed to be signed, is Peterka going to sign a long-term extension with the Buffalo Sabres? Or are the rumors that popped up at the NHL trade deadline connected to something real. Sneaky Joe talks Peterka's game and what the …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down 31:49

4M ago31:49

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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet! Supp…

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How far away from being elite is Owen Power for the Buffalo Sabres? 27:26

4M ago27:26

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Sabres defensman Owen Power is a lightning rod for Sabres fans because of his lack of physicality, but his offensive game and improved defensive game have him closing in on being an elite defenseman in the NHL. Sneaky Joe compares Power's third season to Rasmus Dahlin's third season, in which Power is light years ahead of where Dahlin was. What doe…