The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

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

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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

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?

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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

In this episode, the guys talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that just continues to win. They discuss their current point pace, the playoff race, defending leads, Mattias Samuelsson, Artemi Panarin rumors, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Playoff Race

(15:08) Defending leads

(20:40) Luukkonen/Ellis

(26:20) Rasmus Dahlin

(28:16) The Power Play

(33:00) Krebs/Östlund

(35:15) Zach Metsa

(39:41) Taking care of business

(44:00) Byram on a heater

(50:09) Samuelsson for Norris

(1:02:30) High Vibes in KeyBank Center

(1:04:20) Alex Tuch

(1:05:55) Artemi Panarin Rumors

In this episode, the guys talk about the end of the Sabres' ten-game winning streak. They discuss whether this stretch is sustainable, the team's ceiling, what still needs to be improved, and more!

In this episode, the guys talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that continues to streak. They discuss the eight-game winning streak, what's going right, the playoff race, upcoming lineup decisions, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) The Sabres have won eight straight

(4:26) Is this like 2018 or is it for real?

(13:00) Playoff race talk

(24:30) Greenway-Dunne-Malenstyn line

(30:10) Lineup decisions looming

(47:00) Samuelsson for Norris

(53:13) Goaltending

(1:02:39) Power play personnel

(1:10:10) Buffalo is believin’ in these Sabres

(1:34:30) Jakubowski & Forton being retained for now

In this episode, the guys discuss a Sabres team that is red hot, winning six games in a row. They discuss what’s going right, more front office changes, and more!

In this episode, the guys discuss Jarmo Kekäläinen’s introduction as Sabres GM, recap the Sabres’ past road trip, and then answer all of YOUR Sabres related questions.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) The Jarmo Kekäläinen era is here

(40:40) Sabres road trip recap

(51:58) Mailbag

(2:23:00) Christian’s Cafeteria

(2:25:37) Weekly Preview

(2:34:50) Closing

It happened. Kevyn Adams has been fired, and Jarmo Kekälainen takes over. The guys discuss everything about this decision.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Kevyn Adams fired, Jarmo Kekäläinen named GM

(17:31) What was the moment Kevyn Adams lost you?

(1:11:15) Quinn Hughes??

(1:26:00) Lindy Ruff to the front office?

(1:37:00) Any chance Brendan Shanahan joins in?

(1:48:25) Was there anything wrong with the way Adams was fired?

(1:57:25) Where does Adams rank against drought GM’s?

(2:01:35) Closing

In this episode, the guys talk about a Sabres road trip that seems dead on arrival. They discuss Noah Östlund being demoted to the AHL, recent lineup decisions, the goalie rotation, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Lots of ranting

(29:54) Noah Östlund sent to Rochester

(38:24) Sabres continue their 3-goalie rotation

(1:07:54) Byram-Timmins Pair

(1:14:10) Josh Norris’ return/forward lineup

(1:27:53) Christian’s Cafeteria

(1:37:27) Weekly Preview

(1:52:45) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss another weird week of Sabres hockey. They touch on the goalie rotation, Josh Norris’ imminent return, the Beer Sabre, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Another up-and-down week for the Sabres

(16:00) Goaltending Rotation

(40:11) Josh Norris’ Imminent Return

(55:55) Byram-Timmins Pair

(1:11:54) Beer Sabre Review

(1:26:40) Weekly Preview

(1:43:30) Closing

In this episode, the guys talk about a very up-and-down week in Sabres hockey. They discuss the playoff race, roster decisions coming, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) An up-and-down week of Sabres hockey

(22:00) Isak Rosén sent down

(31:41) More roster decisions coming

(49:29) The goalies

(1:04:15) Playoffs still in play

(1:12:26) What is goaltender interference?

(1:22:19) Alex Tuch Negotiation Update

(1:28:42) Christian’s Cafeteria

(1:43:29) Weekly Preview

(1:57:25) Closing

In this episode, Jonah & JP discuss the Sabres' comeback win of the season, and whether or not it can signal a comeback in the standings. They discuss the upcoming schedule, Noah Ostlund/Isak Rosen, the Alex Tuch contract, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Are the Sabres back?

(33:42) Noah Östlund & Isak Rosén’s Emergence

(1:14:52) Colten Ellis

(1:23:38) Michael Kesselring’s Injury

(1:29:14) Kesselring & Peterka’s Quotes

(1:40:10) Adrian Kempe gets paid; Alex Tuch next?

(2:00:28) Weekly Preview

(2:23:35) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss how quickly things have changed in the Sabres' landscape. They talk injuries, goaltending, the power play, the overall season outlook, and much more!

In this episode, Jonah & JP talk about the Sabres getting over .500 for the first time in almost a year. They discuss the playoff race, the goaltending situation, Owen Power, the Alex Tuch contract, and so much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) World Series Talk

(7:33) Sabres are above .500

(20:16) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen & the goalies

(48:06) Michael Kesselring Debut // Defense Group

(1:02:20) Is the offense legit?

(1:15:13) The Owen Power Hate

(1:36:16) How to fix the Power Play

(1:46:30) Current lineup thoughts 

(2:02:30) Christian calls in!

(2:08:03) Alex T...

In this episode, the guys break down a pretty successful week for the Sabres. They touch on the current good vibes, the goaltending situation, their chances in the playoffs race, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:48) The Sabres’ vibes are high

(26:03) The Goaltending Situation

(46:20) What do you do when Josh Norris is back?

(56:55) Playoff Race Outlook

(1:01:41) Christian’s Cafeteria

(1:10:36) Sabres still in on Chinakhov

(1:13:43) 2005-06 Sabres Night Announced

(1:20:18) Mogilny not attending HOF Induction

(1:21:24) Weekly Preview

(1:35:05) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss a big bounce back week for the Sabres. They talk Josh Doan, Zach Benson, Alex Lyon, Alex Tuch's contract, and even the Big Parm Thompson!

(0:00) Intro

(0:48) Welcome back, Christian

(2:35) Is the season saved?

(25:10) Josh Doan

(34:50) Zach Benson

(43:55) Saturday felt familiar

(49:56) Alex Lyon

(1:05:27) Alex Tuch Contract Debate

(1:20:44) Big Parm Thompson Review

(1:34:30) Weekly Preview

(1:46:46) Marchand/Dahlin

(1:48:32) Malenstyn on IR?

(1:52:32) Closing

Jonah & JP discuss the Sabres’ nightmarish 0-2 start to the season.

(0:00) Intro

(0:47) The season is over

(23:34) Josh Norris & other injuries

(51:20) Power play

(1:06:06) What happens if this spirals?

(1:22:33) Goal Song Choice

(1:24:52) Home Opener

(1:28:17) Weekly Preview

(1:42:52) Final Thoughts

The Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: William Mattar

In this episode, the guys preview the Buffalo Sabres’ season.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) It’s Hockey Season

(3:05) Preseason Wrap-Up

(15:27) Opening Night Roster

(18:40) Goaltending 

(30:40) Defense

(45:34) Forwards

(1:06:37) Coaching

(1:10:56) Sabres Hot Takes

(1:24:24) Do they break the drought?

(1:31:39) NHL Hot Takes

(1:35:04) Weekly Preview

(1:44:20) Closing

In this episode, Jonah talks with Rochester Americans color analyst, play-by-play commentator, and multi-media journalist Andrew Mossbrooks about the Amerks' upcoming 2025-26 season!

They discuss last season, Michael Leone's success as head coach, who's primed for a big season, Don Steven's final season, and so much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Welcome to the show, Andrew Mossbrooks

(2:10) Andrew’s background in broadcasting

(8:15) It’s a busy time of year

(11:49) Recapping the 2024-25 season

(19:35) Michael Leone

(24:53) Who will step into leadership roles this season?

In this week's installment, the guys pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Opening Thoughts

(6:25) Adds/Losses

(10:01) Key Storylines

(13:47) Lineup Comparison

(24:00) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ four preseason games, and all the storylines coming out of them.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Four Preseason Games down

(5:40) Josh Norris // Top Line

(10:33) Mattias Samuelsson

(27:00) Josh Doan

(31:38) Power Play

(34:25) Konsta Helenius

(45:36) Radim Mrtka

(56:00) 7th Defenseman Situation

(1:00:23) Goaltending

(1:05:24) Alex Tuch Negotiations Update

(1:18:30) Arena Lease

(1:22:33) Red Sox vs Yankees

(1:29:03) Closing

Jonah puts together his Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season!

(0:00) Intro

(2:20) Prospect Pyramid Guide

(5:57) Tier 1

(6:29) Tier 2

(20:12) Tier 3

(36:15) Tier 4

(45:45) Tier 5

(46:05) Recap

In this week’s installment, the guys put the Buffalo Sabres up against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into the 2025-26 season.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Opening Thoughts

(9:47) Tampa’s Key Adds/Losses

(14:27) Key Storylines

(21:29) Comparing Lineups

(30:48) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss Sabres training camp opening up and all the storylines coming from that. They touch on the Prospects Challenge, line combinations, the upcoming preseason, and much more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Opening Thoughts

(3:40) Prospects Challenge

(9:59) Isak Rosen

(23:30) Adams/Ruff Pressers

(37:52) Goaltending Situation

(46:44) Will team defense improve?

(52:15) Forward lines

(1:03:00) Mason Geertsen

(1:13:50) Power play units

(1:23:34) Closing

In this week's installment, Jonah & Christian pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the 2x defending Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Opening Thoughts

(11:04) Florida’s Adds/Losses

(15:51) Key Storylines

(19:52) Lineup Comparison

(24:21) Closing Thoughts

In this week's installment, the guys pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Ottawa Senators.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Opening Thoughts

(4:46) Adds/Losses

(8:43) Key Storylines

(17:46) Comparing Lineups

(28:28) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss some housekeeping items with Sabres hockey looming just over the horizon. They talk standings projection(s), Alex Tuch extension rumors, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) September is here

(2:45) Where is NHL Jeopardy?

(7:26) Hockey starts this week

(10:22) JFresh Standings Projection

(15:33) Josh Norris & Zach Benson make a deal

(23:52) Aaron Dell Retired

(30:51) Alex Tuch extension close to being done?

(40:02) Drought Iceberg

(48:43) Arena Renovations

(58:00) Radim Mrtka at the U20s

(1:01:36) Closing

In this week's installment, Jonah & Christian (don't know what happened to JP) pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Montreal Canadiens.

(0:00) Intro

(0:17) Opening Thoughts

(4:57) Montreal Adds/Losses

(11:14) Key Storylines

(21:53) Lineup Comparison

(37:20) Closing Thoughts

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys discuss how the Buffalo Sabres stack up against the Detroit Red Wings.

(0:00) Intro

(0:16) Opening Thoughts

(6:46) Additions/Departures

(12:43) Key Storylines

(21:38) Lineup Comparison

(33:43) Closing Thoughts

Jonah, Christian & JP kick off this year's Sabres vs the Atlantic series by pitting the Sabres up against the division's worst team last year: the Boston Bruins.

(0:00) Intro

(0:16) Opening

(7:47) Key Departures/Additions

(13:27) Key Storylines

(24:45) Lineup Comparison

(40:17) Closing