SABRES STORM BACK AND TAKE GAME ONE | Episode 168

In this episode, Jonah and Christian preview the Buffalo Sabres’ 2nd Round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens! They discuss the Canadiens’ unlikely Game 7 win, Sam Carrick potentially returning to the lineup, the keys to the series, their expectations, Montreal fans possibly invading Buffalo, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) 2nd Round Hockey is upon us(6:26) Canadiens win Game Seven(21:51) Sam Carrick return imminent(26:54) Sabres vs Canadiens: Series Preview(39:37) Keys to the Series(47:43) Lineup Comparison(1:03:53) Series Predictions/Expectations(1:07:49) Is there a Montreal arena invasion coming?(1:13:40) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more!In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) SABRES WIN THEIR FIRST SERIES SINCE 2007(15:05) Buffalo’s stars showed up(24:51) Josh Doan & Zach Benson(34:08) Charlie McAvoy(38:51) Josh Norris(43:39) Owen Parker’s trek to Boston(46:16) Sabres fanbase is back(49:12) Was this series more challenging than you initially thought?(53:02) Alex Lyon(56:35) Incredibly happy for Lindy Ruff(1:02:46) Sabres fans are back(1:05:30) Rasmus Dahlin(1:12:16) Who was the MVP of the 1st round?(1:15:40) Buffalo has equaled Toronto’s success(1:19:15) Where do the Bruins go from here?(1:23:07) Sunday will be fun(1:29:49) A great season for the MSG Broadcast(1:35:15) Jersey sponsor coming?(1:38:48) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres’ heartbreaking overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game Five. They touch on what went wrong, Noah Östlund’s injury, upcoming lineup changes, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Bruins stay alive in Game 5(17:42) Noah Östlund injury(36:29) What lineup changes are actually coming?(39:46) Power/Byram/Benson/Doan(45:04) Officiating(49:19) Twitter questions(55:29) TSR jinxes(1:00:13) Thoughts heading into Game Six(1:04:15) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres ROUTING the Boston Bruins in Game 4 to put themselves in the driver’s seat to win the series. They touch on the 1st period blitzkrieg, Bowen Byram & Owen Power excelling, Nikita Zadorov’s antics, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Sabres ROUT the Bruins in Game Four(19:13) Bowen Byram & Owen Power(26:27) Josh Doan & Zach Benson(29:40) Noah Östlund(33:14) Peyton Krebs(35:38) Alex Tuch/Bowen Byram contracts(37:58) Why the Sabres thrived in Boston…(42:03) Alex Lyon(48:02) Nikita Zadorov/Bruins’ antics(1:01:19) Power play(1:03:36) Zucker/Kozak Injuries(1:04:45) Final Thoughts on Game 4(1:09:08) Thoughts heading into Game 5(1:16:32) Closing

In this episode, the guys break down a HUGE Buffalo Sabres win to take a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Bruins. They discuss Alex Lyon’s performance, Noah Östlund’s return to the lineup, the power play, other heroes of the game, their thoughts heading into Game 4, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Sabres take Game 3(10:59) Noah Östlund(20:01) Power play(24:29) Bowen Byram(31:28) Alex Tuch(42:41) Rasmus Dahlin(48:27) Staying out of the Bruins’ BS(58:41) Final Thoughts on Game 3(1:05:46) Thoughts heading into Game 4(1:13:56) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ demoralizing loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game including the goaltending situation, the power play, what lineup changes they’d made for Game 3, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Bruins layeth a smackdown in Game 2(2:28) Was Luukkonen to blame for the loss?(9:07) How bad was the loss?(18:35) Power Play(52:56) How are you feeling about the outlook of the series?(59:05) Questions from the fans(1:03:55) Luukkonen or Lyon for Game 3?(1:12:55) How can the Sabres generate more in Game 3?(1:14:48) Lineup changes for Game 3?(1:25:45) Are the Bills a curse at Sabres games?(1:28:38) Game 2 viewing experience(1:33:45) Final thoughts heading into Game 3(1:46:29) Final Final Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss their postgame thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres STORMING BACK to take Game 1 against the Boston Bruins. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game, and what was an unbelievable night at KeyBank Center.(0:00) Intro(0:32) An unbelievable night at KeyBank Center(22:38) Did you like the Sabres’ overall game?(32:53) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen(36:39) Dahlin/Norris/McLeod/Power(40:34) 4th line // Noah Östlund(45:36) Tage Thompson(47:25) Power play(55:17) Final thoughts on Game 1(59:16) Thoughts going into Game 2(1:03:35) Christian’s Cafeteria(1:09:42) Amerks clinch Playoffs(1:11:28) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss your 2026 ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPIONS, BUFFALO SABRES. They touch on the team winning their division, storylines heading into the postseason, and OFFICIALLY preview the Sabres’ 1st round series versus the Boston Bruins. (0:00) Intro(0:32) DIVISION CHAMPIONS!(5:00) Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams(23:00) Arena playoff preparation(35:16) Sabres win the division in Chicago(41:49) Final game vs Dallas(44:17) Josh Norris CAN lift the puck(47:53) Scratched Sabres(54:25) The penalty kill(57:31) Who is the sixth defenseman for game 1?(1:02:29) SABRES VS BRUINS: SERIES PREVIEW(1:57:15) Christian’s Series Preview(2:04:49) Series Predictions(2:25:45) ‘Better Days’ is back?(2:29:42) Final Thoughts(2:40:15) Closing

In this episode, the guys break down Sabres storylines heading into the first playoff game-week in 15 years. They discuss being in the driver’s seat for the division, the Detroit Red Wings’ collapse, the middle-six returning to form, new look 3rd pairs, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) There is Buffalo Sabres playoff hockey this week(13:39) Driver’s seat for the Atlantic Division(25:09) Red Wings collapse(40:30) Middle-six scoring has returned(57:18) 3rd Pair(s)(1:11:55) Lyon Injury, Ellis Emerges(1:19:45) Power play(1:26:02) Prospect News(1:28:25) Pronger/Friedman pick Dahlin for Norris(1:34:43) Weekly Preview(1:40:11) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys talk about THE BUFFALO SABRES’ PLAYOFF DROUGHT BEING OVER. They reflect on the postseason finally returning to Buffalo, what they’ll miss about the past era, discuss the current struggles of the team, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) THE DROUGHT IS OVER(11:32) The 2022-23 team(14:09) Does Lindy Ruff deserve a statue?(23:02) Adding statues to Alumni Plaza?(26:06) The Drought Iceberg has an endpoint(29:46) RJ should’ve been here for this(39:00) The Playoff Atmosphere(54:24) Thank you, Kevyn Adams?(59:13) Who else do you wish was still here?(1:01:21) Dahlin quote about players leaving(1:24:01) Are you worried about the Sabres?(1:44:28) The 3rd Pair(1:48:45) Michael Kesselring(1:57:44) Goaltending(2:00:45) Don Stevens(2:02:27) Weekly Preview(2:26:50) Closing Thoughts