פודקאסטים בנושא Buffalo Sabres

Now with the 2021-22 NHL season over, Sneaky Joe looks back on the greatest NHL season he's ever seen, and looks ahead at 2023 Stanley Cup odds, where the Sabres are listed higher than most people would probably think. Plus, a look back at Sabres' defenseman Mattias Samuelsson's rookie season, how good he was, and a look ahead to his role on the Sa…

After trading for Ben Bishop's contract, how aggressive will the Sabres be in free agency? Sneaky Joe still believes a big move is coming, potentially PK Subban or Jack Campbell. Joe and Jordan talk blueline, specifically Henri Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin. What role should Jokiharju have going forward after a step back in 2021-22? Could Rasmus Dahl…

Are the Boston Bruins headed for a rebuild after firing their head coach? Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen look at reports on Boston's future that points to them being a team the Sabres could leapfrog in 2022-23. Plus, Exit Interviews breaking down last season for Victor Olofsson, and what his next contract should look like. And should it be with the …

Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen breakdown the season that was and look ahead for both forwards Peyton Krebs and Vinnie Hinostroza. What is Krebs' ceiling as an offensive playmaker? Is Krebs going to be a center or a winger? Plus, will Vinnie Hinostroza be back with the Sabres in 2022-23? Should the Sabres re-sign him in the first place? Both Joe and …

Defenseman Lawrence Pilut is rumored to want to return to the Sabres and leave the KHL. This is great news! Right? Sneaky Joe figures out where Pilut, another left shot defenseman, would fit on the Sabres blueline. Plus, Joe breaks down a tremendous season from Rasmus Asplund and tries to figure out what his future entails. Learn more about your ad…

Was Casey Mittelstadt improved in the games he played during an injury plagued 2021-22 season? What does the future hold for Mittelstadt and will it be in Buffalo? Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen break down Mittelstadt's season and debate whether he's one of the best Sabres trade candidates for the offseason. Plus, the Amerks season comes to an end, …

In the next Exit Inteview, Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen breakdown Kyle Okposo's 2021-22 campaign, which saw him score 20 goals for the first time as a Buffalo Sabres. Where are we at with Okposo's contract? Should he get another one? Plus, should the Sabres give Okposo the captaincy? And what line should he play on next season, assuming Cody Eakin…

Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen breakdown Dylan Cozens' 2021-22 campaign, where he saw steady improvement from his rookie season. Joe has numbers that prove Cozens has one elite part of his game so far. How high is the ceiling for Cozens? Can he be a #1 center for the Sabres? Is it okay if he's just a really good #3 center? Plus, the guys talk the la…

The Toronto Maple Leafs have blown ANOTHER playoff series! Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen debate what Toronto's offseason should look like and who should fall on the sword. Plus, a season review for Sabres forward Alex Tuch! Just how good was Tuch as a playmaker with his high assist totals? Where does he best fit in the lineup going forward? And doe…

Jeff Skinner proved Ralph Krueger deaaaaad wrong. Sneaky Joe breaks down Skinner's bounce back season under Don Granato, where he cracked the top-10 in the NHL in 5v5 scoring. Just how good was Skinner? Will his role change now that he enters his 30s? Plus, Stanley Cup playoff talk, Amerks playoff talk, and a layout of what's coming on NHL Draft Lo…

Tage Thompson's 2021-22 season was incredible and unexpected. Almost 40-goals for a player that had 18 for his career coming into the season. Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen breakdown where Thompson got significantly better, what Thompson can still improve on, and how vital he is to the Sabres' build. Will Thompson be the team's #1 center when they g…

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs' arrival, Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen make their picks for the first round of the playoffs! The guys debate whether the Maple Leafs can finally get past the first round in their matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, whether Connor McDavid's Oilers have enough to get past the Kings, and plenty more! Plus, a ridiculous…

Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen look back on the Sabres 2021-22 season and describe the year in one word. What will the Sabres do in the offseason? Will they be aggressive in free agency and the trade market? Plus, and update on Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, and the Rochester Americans! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Sneaky Joe DiBiase gives a Jack Eichel hate watching update after the Golden Knights lose a critical game to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night! Joe breaks down Eichel's poor play as of late that has contributed to Vegas now having just a 1.6% chance to make the playoffs. Included is the final remaining scenario for Vegas to make the postseason, whi…

A few hours after news broke that Guy Lafleur, Montreal Canadiens legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, had passed away at the age of 70, Locked On Canadiens hosts Scott Matla and Laura Saba recorded a special bonus ad-free episode to share their immediate reaction. They reflected on the legacy he leaves behind and tried to contextualize the loss of a f…

Owen Power scores his first NHL goal in the Sabres 5-2 over Lindy Ruff's New Jersey Devils! Sneaky Joe breaks down Power's first goal, along with other great performances from the likes of Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner. Speaking of the Devils, will Lindy Ruff pass Al Arbour for the 5th most wins in NHL history with just five games to go? Plus, Joe…

With Sabres fans getting their wish of Jack Eichel about to miss the playoffs, and some inspiration by Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen rank their top-5 villains in Buffalo Sabres history. Where does Brett Hull rank? What about Zdeno Chara? And does Jack Eichel make the cut? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po…

With Victor Olofsson staying hot with two goals versus Philly on Sunday, Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen discuss whether Olofsson should be considered a critical part of the Sabres' corp or a hot trade candidate for other teams. Plus, will Tage Thompson reach 40 goals? Will Dylan Cozens reach 40 points? Also, a breakdown of how well Rasmus Dahlin has…

Owen Power picks up his first NHL point in his first game in front of the Buffalo fans, and looked good doing it. Sneaky Joe breaks down Power's performance which Joe says was much more aggressive than Tuesday night in Toronto. There were highs with Power, but also some lows. Today's show includes a film breakdown of Power's assist on Alex Tuch's g…

With the St. Louis Blues in town Thursday night, Sneaky Joe ponders what we're allowed to call the Ryan O'Reilly trade, with Tage Thompson having a better statistical season than ROR. Can it ever be called a win for the Sabres? Joe breaks down what he'd like to see differently from Owen Power in his home debut for the Sabres and also why he likes P…

The Buffalo Sabres continue to have the Toronto Maple Leafs number. Sneaky Joe breaks down a fun 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, in which Owen Power looked solid in his NHL debut. Joe breaks down several of the Sabres goals from the Leafs game and gives out some credit cake to those that deserve it, including Alex Tuch who had a stellar perfor…

Owen Power officially signs with the Sabres and will make his debut Tuesday night in Toronto! Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen talk Power's game, Power's hair, and Power's number. Plus, the guys debate whether the Sabres should be worried that Erik Portillo is returning to Michigan for his junior season and can hit free agency next offseason. Joe beli…

Owen Power, Erik Portillo, and Ryan Johnson all had their college hockey seasons come to an end Thursday night in the Frozen Four, which means all are available for the Sabres to sign to pro contracts. Sneaky Joe says if he were Johnson, he would go back to Minnesota, and test free agency next season because of Power, Rasmus Dahlin, and Mattias Sam…

Kyle Okposo is one of several Sabres players that is having a bounce back season, on pace to surpass 20 goals and 50 points for the first time in his Sabres career. Is Okposo's best season with the Sabres earning himself a second contract with the Sabres as he's about to go into a contract year? Sneaky Joe likes the idea of keeping Okposo around af…

With the news of Sabres goalie prospect Devon Levi returning to Northeastern in 2022-23 for his sophomore season, Sneaky Joe makes the case for the Sabres signing Michigan goaltender, and their 3rd round pick from 2019, Erik Portillo to an entry level contract, to begin playing in Rochester. This would give Portillo an opportunity to develop close …

Rick Jeanneret's name will live forever in the rafters at KeyBank Center, with his banner being raised on Friday night. Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen share their emotions watching a night dedicated to their idol, RJ. Joe believes it was the best night to be in the arena as a Sabres fan in over a decade, with it being a sold out house, ready to cele…

With the Sabres raising Rick Jeanneret's banner to the rafters on 'RJ Night', Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen share their Top-5 favorite RJ calls of all-time, including some calls that are not too well known. Does May Day make their lists? What about Jason Pominville's 'Scary Good' goal vs. Ottawa? Plus, the guys share their memories of listening to …

The Sabres have had a good year of development with Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin leading the way, but will they get steps forward again next year from other players like Peyton Krebs, Dylan Cozens, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen? If they do, Sneaky Joe looks at if there's any teams currently in the playoffs that could drop off next season, to where th…

Much of the attention on the Sabres blueline as of late has been paid to Rasmus Dahlin and his dominant play, but what about Henri Jokiharju? Sneaky Joe goes in-depth on how impressed he's been with Jokiharju, playing with Dahlin, in recent games and why he should remain on the top pair and second power-play unit through the rest of the season. Plu…

Sneaky Joe recaps a thriller in Chicago in which the Sabres comeback from four goals down for the first time since 1989! Joe breaks down all the goals from Tage Thompson, Vinnie Hinostroza, Dylan Cozens, and Victor Olofsson. Plus, is Rasmus Dahlin playing at a Norris-level right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen breakdown the Sabres 4-3 shootout loss to Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals, in which Jeff Skinner scored two more goals. The guys dish out some credit cake and blame pie while breaking down the goals. Plus, Joe is annoyed the Sabres did not announce the red and black third jersey for next season on Throwback Night. Learn…

Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen breakdown the Sabres 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, where the Sabres outplayed Pittsburgh from beginning to end. The guys give out some credit-cake for the Sabres goals, including two snipes by Tage Thompson. Plus, the guys rave about another dominant performance by Rasmus Dahlin. Learn more about your ad choice…

Sneaky Joe continues to hate-watch Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights, who after another shutout loss are out of a playoff spot. Plus, a look at the Sabres' Wednesday opponent, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and whether or not they are a Stanley Cup contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

The Buffalo Sabres and GM Kevyn Adams chose not to make a trade on deadline day, opting to hold onto their rentals like Colin Miller, Craig Anderson, Vinnie Hinostroza, Mark Pysyk, and Cody Eakin. Sneaky Joe is fine with Adams' reasoning, but does believe he should've taken whatever he could've gotten for Miller. Plus, which Sabres prospects you sh…

Rasmus Dahlin had another stellar performance Sunday night in Vancouver, featuring several skilled plays that included an assist to Jeff Skinner and the game's game winning goal in overtime. Joe breaks down Dahlin's game, while recapping Sabres-Canucks and Sabres-Flames. Plus, a brief look at what to expect from the Sabres on deadline day. Learn mo…

After a game to forge against the Edmonton Oilers, Sneaky Joe recaps a 6-1 Sabres loss, and why he would not have matched up Mattias Samuelsson against Connor McDavid. Plus, an extensive look at the Sabres Friday opponent, the Calgary Flames who Joe proclaims a legit Stanley Cup contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…

Another day, another loss by Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights. Sneaky Joe looks at Vegas' collapse and the importance of them losing due to the Sabres having their 1st and... honestly... to take a victory lap on Eichel. Plus, Joe has five trades he believes Kevyn Adams and the Sabres should make before Monday's trade deadline. Learn more ab…

With fans riding high after two fun wins, Sneaky Joe ponders when it's reasonable to expect the Sabres get good. Could it be next season? Does Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens, or Peyton Krebs have to become a bona fide #1 center? Plus, Joe thinks he has it figured out who Kevyn Adams can trade for to pair with Owen Power, as TSN's Darren Dreger reports…

Leafs superstar Auston Matthews delivered a filthy cross check to the neck of Rasmus Dahlin at the Heritage Classic on Sunday. Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen both argue that Matthews should receive a multi-game suspension for the act, and has joined Jack Eichel as a Sabres supervillain. Plus, the guys talk Wayne Gretzky on TNT, Hamilton doing a grea…

Jack Eichel took a nasty and direct shot at Sabres fans following a 3-1 Sabres win over the Golden Knights in Eichel's return to Buffalo. Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen blast Eichel for his comments after the game, and Jordan takes a victory lap on questioning Eichel's character and leadership over the years. Peyton Krebs and Alex Tuch goals make to…

It's Eichel night! Sneaky Joe previews the most anticipated game of the Sabres season against Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights. Joe shares why he believes Eichel should not be booed in his return to Buffalo and why he was completely in the right for wanting a trade. Plus, a look at each team's lineups and a look at the betting lines. Joe is…

On a special Locked On Sabres-Golden Knights Crossover, Sneaky Joe is joined by Tony Cordasco from Locked On VGK on Jack Eichel's return to Buffalo, how it's been going for Eichel in Vegas thus far, what Tony thinks Alex Tuch's offensive ceiling is, and whether he believes Peyton Krebs will hit his potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

The Sabres put a pathetic display out on the ice, Monday night, against the Florida Panthers. Sneaky Joe breaks down the film on the goals the Sabres let in, goes through some of the advanced stats, and reacts to how the Sabres and Sabres fans treated Sam Reinhart in his return to Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/…

Sam Reinhart's first trip back to Buffalo as a member of the Florida Panthers gives Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen an excuse to take a look at the early returns of the trade that sent Reinhart away. Are both team's getting exactly what they wanted, with Reinhart at a point per game, and Devon Levi developing into one of the best goalie prospects in …

Jeff Skinner led the Sabres to a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Wild, with two third period goals. Sneaky Joe goes through the film, the stats, and the big Casey Fitzgerald fight from the game. How much did the Fitzgerald fight mean to the result? Joe warns not to take too much out of it. Plus, an update on Jack Eichel and the status of the 1st round p…

With Colin Miller returning to practice, Sneaky Joe lays out what he believes Miller's value is heading towards the trade deadline. Then, Joe dives deep into the Sabres next opponent, the Minnesota Wild, who are a much more fun team than they've been in the past. Plus, a full betting preview of Sabres-Wild and why Joe loooves the Over for Friday ni…

In one of the most fun games of the year for Sabres fans, the Sabres topped the Leafs 5-1 in front of Toronto's fans. Tage Thompson stays hot, Jeff Skinner keeps going, and Joe came away incredible impressed with someone he's been critical of in the past, Mattias Samuelsson. Plus, are the Leafs doomed for another first round exit this season? Learn…

Sneaky Joe previews Wednesday's matchup between the Sabres and the Maple Leafs and takes a look at how Toronto's season is going, and if it's just a waiting game to see if they can finally get out of the first round. Plus, a look at the betting lines and trends for Sabres vs. Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

Sneaky Joe and Jordan Hansgen take their first real look at the NHL trade deadline and if there's anything interesting the Sabres could pull off. Joe believes the Sabres could get real value for Kyle Okposo, if they get creative with his salary to make him more tradeable. Plus, is CCM making the right move to hit the pause button with Alex Ovechkin…

With Sabres vs. Blues on Thursday night, Sneaky Joe takes the opportunity to re-evaluate the Ryan O'Reilly trade now that Tage Thompson has turned into a top-six centerman. Can we call it a win? A wash? Or is the trade still a bad loss? Plus, what the Blues have been up to this season, and a betting preview of Sabres-Blues. Support Us By Supporting…