Talking Buffalo

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens just minutes after the conclusion of the Buffalo Sabres going down two games to one in their playoff series against Montreal, and looking in big, big trouble in doing so. The Buffalo Sabres can absolutely still win this series, but it would be naive if not foolish to conclude they look like a team that's better or even...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has plenty of thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres taking the opening game of their playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens and some key factors going into game two on Friday night. It's not surprising that Sabres held court to open the series with a win at home in the Key Bank Center, but a few of the biggest reasons why aren't necessarily what mo...

On today's Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by broadcaster Steve Bermel for tons of live reaction just moments after the Buffalo Sabres defeat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2 to take game one of the Eastern Conference semifinals The Sabres were opportunistic in scoring four goals over the first two periods before tightening up things on defense over the final 20 minutes to take the opening gam...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren from SB Nation to discuss a handful of Buffalo Bills and NFL topics, including some data uncovered that shows the Bills taking a cornerback in the second round wasn't nearly the reach many critics thought it was. Buffalo Rumblings (the Bills blog on SB Nation) had an article published by new lead content producer Chris Trap...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran has plenty of Buffalo Sabres takes from the Boston first round series in addition to three keys he sees to the Sabres beating Montreal in the upcoming Eastern Conference semifinals. Obviously it's an electric time for Sabres fans, whether you're a diehard who's suffered through the years of being inept or new on the scene freshly on the bandwagon....

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss several Buffalo Sabres and fan topics, including an examination of if the fever pitch behavior of fans lately is a sign of a great sports town or one that's kinda jumping on the bandwagon. Good luck going to a bar or restaurant for a Sabres playoff game without it being packed, or not having to compete at Dic...

On this milestone episode No. 1300 of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Buffalo Rumblings team site producer Chris Trapasso to discuss several Buffalo Bills topics, including a look at the personnel changes we can expect on the 2026 Bills defense and what Chris thought of Buffalo's recent draft class haul. Chris has been around the NFL media in various capacities for a number of years an...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren from SB Nation to discuss among other things to discuss the biggest winners and losers as it pertains to the Buffalo Bills on the heels of last week's 2026 NFL Draft. The draft created some favorable and subsequent less favorable momentum for certain prospects themselves or certain veterans currently on the roster. The guys...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by broadcaster Steve Bermel for plenty of live reaction just moments after the Buffalo Sabres blew an opportunity to clinch their playoff series against Boston on home ice, losing to the Bruins 2-1 in game five. The Sabres scored a power play goal (wow!!!) less than four minutes into the game but couldn't get a puck past Jeremy Swayman th...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, the dust is starting to settle on the 2026 NFL Draft and Patrick Moran shares his thoughts on each of the Buffalo Bills nine selections--what he liked, didn't like and wishes what would've happened with each of the picks. The Bills traded down three times and ultimately out of the first round but that doesn't mean Buffalo's draft wasn't eventful. In fact, quite...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss the Buffalo Sabres game four road domination of Boston that has them within a game of advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in addition to thoughts and reaction from the 2026 Buffalo Bills draft over the past few days. Last Thursday the Sabres took back home ice advantage with a 3-1 win in Boston. On Sunday t...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, the Buffalo Bills made two picks in the second round on night two of the NFL Draft that are drawing strong reactions, and Patrick Moran has plenty of them. Many thought the Bills could go defensive tackle or linebacker with their first (35) but Brandon Beane pulled the trigger on edge rusher TJ Paker of Clemson. It's not that the selection of a defensive edge is...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Mike Bundt (Trainwreck Sports) for full live reaction shortly after the conclusion of the Buffalo Sabres taking to the road to defeat the Boston Bruins in game three, 3-1 e in addition to the Buffalo Bills trading down three straight times in a conversation streamed live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo. Folks, this Sabres win was...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran drops his third and final 2026 full Buffalo Bills mock draft just hours ahead of the real NFL draft that begins on Thursday night, an evening where the Bills may or may not even end up making a first-round selection. Before launching the mock Patrick explains what his biggest dilemma for the Bills is this year----need versus value. There's little q...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by broadcaster Steve Bermel for instant live reaction just minutes following the conclusion of the Buffalo Sabres getting what they deserved Tuesday night, a game two loss against Boston to even the series at a game apiece. Following a scoreless first period where the Sabres got away with playing leaky, they weren't as fortunate in the se...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes over six predictions he thinks will play out for the Buffalo Bills throughout the 2026 NFL Draft that begins this Thursday night. Weeks if not months of rumors and speculation are just about over as we head into draft week and like many of you, Patrick's probably changed his mind about how some things will play out dozens of times. However, it...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Buffalo podcaster and blogger Chris Ostrander just minutes after the Buffalo Sabres stormed back to beat the Boston Bruins, 4-3 to take game one of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal playoffs. The Sabres looked like toast after falling down 2-0 in the third period and lacked energy, which trickled some into the crowd. But Tage Thompso...

On this bonus Saturday edition of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran conducts his second Buffalo Bills full seven round mock draft and comes up with several interesting dilemmas along the way. Going into the mock Patrick reveals that his goal is to trade down from Buffalo's 26th overall pick, with the goal of picking up a day two pick without moving too far out range to get one of a handful of players...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by sports journalist and Go Long TD substack creator Tyler Dunne to discuss among other things his brand new two part long form feature story on Buffalo Bills head coach Joe Brady. One of the most accomplished and respected sports writers in the business, Dunne often writes polarizing stories and none so more than when it comes to the Bil...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes over seven edge rushing prospects who potentially could be the Buffalo Bills first-round pick when the NFL draft commences a week from today. Other positions are certainly in play for the Bills with their first overall pick in this draft including linebacker, defensive tackle and wide receiver, but Patrick has landed on it being most likely th...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Matt Warren from SB Nation to discuss where some of the biggest question marks on the Buffalo Bills depth chart currently are as well as potential solutions. At least in the eyes of Patrick, Bills general manager Brandon Beane has done enough with the additions of DJ Moore, Bradley Chubb and CJ Gardner Johnson among others that there i...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by PK from the Buffalo Sports Collective for live reation just minutes after the Buffalo Sabres beat the Chicago Black Hawks on the road to officially clinch the Atlantic Division. Just imagine actually thinking this was possible in early December when the Sabres stunk and general manager Keyvn Adams was in the midst of getting fired. The...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe From Queens to discuss some of the reasons for what appears to be a lack of Buffalo Bills buzz less than two weeks before the NFL draft, including of course the Sabres ending their historically long playoff drought. Usually when the draft is this close there seems to be a bigger buzz with the Bills than what we've seen so far. In f...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran (finally) gets around to conducting his first Buffalo Bills 2026 full mock draft just two weeks before the actual NFL draft takes place. Trades were on the table but none were consummated. As with the past several years, Patrick enjoys doing these mock drafts but not for the prediction accurate aspect.  Doing them often enough allows you to learn a...

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran goes ranks the Top 10 college prospects he'd like to see the Buffalo Bills take with their first-round draft pick that are realistic options. Going on the premise that the prospect must be realistic for the Bills, allowing no more than a three-team trade up to land him, Patrick goes over his list by counting down from No. 10 to his top choice. On t...