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Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres
Locked On Sabres podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Buffalo Sabres and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Joe DiBiase, the Locked On Sabres podcast provides your daily in-depth Sabres fix with expert opinions, film review, local analysis, and coverage of all things Sabres. The Locked On Sabres podcast is a must-listen as it takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on…
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Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWhy Alex Tuch should be pushing the Buffalo Sabres for a short-term contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres hit the ice for day one of training camp on the ice and Alex Tuch reported without a contract extension. After Tuch spoke about the market…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresKevyn Adams + Lindy Ruff not worried about the Buffalo Sabres ability to score goals in 2025-26
The Buffalo Sabres are reporting to training camp and will be on the ice this week! Ahead of practice, Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and head coach Lindy Ruff met with…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWho will replace JJ Peterka in the Buffalo Sabres top-six?
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of goals to replace in their top-six with the departure of JJ Peterka. Sneaky Joe sees two open spots that will be battled for at…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresAlex Georgiev signs, UPL hurt, and suddenly the Buffalo Sabres goalie situation is a puzzle
The Buffalo Sabres have signed another NHL goalie, bringing in former Avalanche goalie Alex Georgiev on a one year deal. Georgiev has led the NHL in wins twice…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresCan Jiri Kulich be the Buffalo Sabres #1 center?
Jiri Kulich had a nice rookie season with the Buffalo Sabres scoring 15 goals, but the team will need him to elevate to a higher level in 2025-26. How many…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresKonsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund, and rest of Buffalo Sabres prospects looking to make mark at Prospects Challenge
The Buffalo Sabres Prospects Challenge opens this week, giving the likes of Konsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund, and others their first crack at impressing the…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres blueline will have to carry them to the playoffs
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres starting goalie battle is coming between Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresCan Josh Norris be the Buffalo Sabres #1 center in 2025-26?
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?…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres don't have many serious threats from the Metro Division
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres have a superteam in their division in the Florida Panthers
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWill the Toronto Maple Leafs stay top-three in the Atlantic Division without Mitch Marner?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe Tampa Bay Lightning are declining, but not fast enough for the Buffalo Sabres to catch up
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresOttawa Senators don't need to win the Dylan Cozens trade to stay ahead of the Buffalo Sabres
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?…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres have been passed by the Montreal Canadiens, but they can catch up
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWhy the Boston Bruins will be worse than the Buffalo Sabres in 2025-26
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWhere's the contract extension between Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresAI predicts the Buffalo Sabres will be in the playoff hunt in 2025-26
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresTage Thompson can win the Hart Trophy in 2026 for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres fans are crazy negative, but it's earned
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…
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Jiri Kulich + Owen Power lead list of breakout candidates for the 2025-26 Buffalo Sabres
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe best players to play for the Buffalo Sabres during their playoff drought
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe NHL is concerned about the Buffalo Sabres, and they should be
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres extend Bo Byram + 2025-26 schedule released
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres will never have a President of Hockey Operations again
Brendan Shanahan reportedly showed interest in being the Sabres President of Hockey Operations, but Terry Pegula said 'thanks, but no thanks', due to Pegula…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres make the right call taking Bowen Byram to arbitration
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Winners and Losers of NHL Free Agency
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresIs the Buffalo Sabres offseason over already without a Bo Byram trade?
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?…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresRyan McLeod and Alex Lyon headline Buffalo Sabres free agency day
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres get bigger on the blueline, selecting Radim Mrtka ninth in the NHL Draft
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Draft Is Almost Here And Alexander Mogilny Is Finally In The Hall Of Fame
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresUtah Mammoth steal JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres for Michael Kesselring and Josh Doan
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…
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Five JJ Peterka trades I'd say yes to if I were the Buffalo Sabres
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…
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Vladislav Gavrikov leads a host of Owen Power partner options for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Is The LTIR Loophole Finally Closing? Plus, The Olympics Are Coming!
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres should push to finally land Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresJJ Peterka wants out of Buffalo. What should the Sabres do?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresAaron Ekblad is a risky Owen Power partner idea for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Can The Edmonton Oilers Figure Out the Florida Panthers? Plus The Dallas Stars Need A New Coach
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresSam Bennett isn't a slam dunk free agent target for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWhen will Zach Benson start scoring for the Buffalo Sabres?
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Stanley Cup Final Is Here
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresWill Alex Tuch sign a contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresJason Robertson is the best trade idea imaginable for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresIs there any hope for Jack Quinn with the Buffalo Sabres?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres land Jarmo Kekäläinen as Senior Advisor and potentially their next GM
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: How Important Is Goaltending In The Playoffs?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres should buyout Mattias Samuelsson if they can't trade him
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThe perfect JJ Peterka - Bowen Byram trade combo for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBowen Byram trade ideas for the Buffalo Sabres
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresTage Thompson goes golden for Team USA + Rochester Americans season comes to an end
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The Conference Finals Are Here: Who Are Our Picks To Make The SCF?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresMitch Marner watch begins for Buffalo Sabres + Amerks win huge Game 2
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresThere's JJ Peterka smoke with the Buffalo Sabres, but there may not be a fire
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…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresHow far away from being elite is Owen Power for the Buffalo Sabres?
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…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresIs it ridiculous to think Darcy Regier will be the Buffalo Sabres Senior Advisor?
The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly 0 for 2 in their search for a Senior Advisor to help Kevyn Adams, after calling Lou Lamoriello and Ken Holland. Could the…
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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE
Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresBo Byram may have played his final game for the Buffalo Sabres as a trade seems more and more likely
Sabres defenseman Bo Byram needs a contract this summer as a restricted free agent, but does he want to stay in Buffalo long-term? Does Kevyn Adams want him…
Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo SabresEric Staal joining Kevyn Adams in the Buffalo Sabres front office is offensive
The Buffalo Sabres have hired Eric Staal as special assistant to the GM, setting Sneaky Joe off about now two 2006 Carolina Hurricanes working for the…