Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On 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 next season? Sneaky Joe goes through what the numbers say on Quinn, what type of goals he scored last season, and if his injuries can be blamed for the poor play. Plus, what Quinn's contract will look like as he is a restricted free agent next...

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 for. Kekäläinen gives the Sabres someone that was aggressive as a GM during his time in Columbus, and the most qualified person they've hired in the front office in a very long time. Sneaky Joe talks Kekäläinen, not only being a great influen...

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 to talk about what really matters in the playoffs: goaltending. Also, we discuss how to improve the regular season AND the playoff format, before swinging back to the playoffs to talk about the importance of physical players like Sam Bennet...

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, what's a better idea, buyout or trade? Joe makes the argument for a buyout considering a trade doesn't seem very likely. Can the Sabres stomach a 10 year buyout at a low cost? Plus, with the Carolina Hurricanes being eliminated, what is stopp...

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 convince people there's a Peterka-trade out there that works for the Sabres. However, it includes trading away Bowen Byram in a separate deal. Insert K'Andre Miller and Quinton Byfield into the conversation. Joe puts together a deal with the Range...

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 a couple of trade ideas involving the Toronto Maple Leafs, the New Jersey Devils, and has a Byram trade of his own involving the Boston Bruins. What type of veteran defenseman could the Sabres land for Byram? Could the Sabres land the likes...

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 championship game vs. Switzerland. Sneaky Joe talks Thompson's stellar IIHF World Championships and whether it solidifies his place on the US Olympic team. Plus, the Rochester Americans season comes to an end in Laval. What does a tough series for De...

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 Kimmel (Locked On Preds) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) are here to check in on the start of the conference finals, talk through each team’s changes, make some predictions on the Stanley Cup Final, dissect the latest playoff disappointment fro...

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 the Buffalo Sabres in free agency. Should Sabres fans waste time thinking about Marner? How likely is it he'll actually leave? Plus, the Rochester Americans win a pivotal Game 2 against  the Laval Rocket, led by a huge Jiri Kulich game-winnin...

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 going to sign a long-term extension with the Buffalo Sabres? Or are the rumors that popped up at the NHL trade deadline connected to something real. Sneaky Joe talks Peterka's game and what the most likely outcome is for him this offseason. Plu...

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 Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money...

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 closing in on being an elite defenseman in the NHL. Sneaky Joe compares Power's third season to Rasmus Dahlin's third season, in which Power is light years ahead of where Dahlin was. What does Power have to improve on to become an elite defe...

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 Sabres reach back into the bucket of people they know and call up former Sabres GM Darcy Regier? Sneaky Joe looks back at Darcy's career, how long it's been since he's been in the league, and how ridiculous this idea is. Plus, other more realis...

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 Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock that everyone had with the New York Islanders and Uta...

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 signed to a long-term deal? Sneaky Joe looks through Byram's 2024-25 season, what trades make sense for Byram including deals for Elias Pettersson, and what a short-term contract extension could look like for Byram. Plus, numbers to back up th...

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 organization. What's the point of hiring Staal? How offensive is this to Sabres fans? Also, why is Seth Appert getting an increased role in the Sabres front office? Is the team going to add Rick Dudley or another experienced GM to help Adams too? Pl...

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly keeping Kevyn Adams as the team's GM into 2025-26, despite tons of calls for his job from the fans. What possible defense is there for Adams staying as GM? Sneaky Joe says don't assume this isn't going to be Lindy Ruff's front office going forward. Plus, the Sabres fall two spots in the NHL Draft Lottery to the 9th overall pick. How much worse is the 9th pick from...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your...

Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson played both center and wing last year, playing great with Jiri Kulich as a winger, but will Lindy Ruff keep him at one position in 2025-26? Sneaky Joe argues for Thompson playing on the wing, while Josh Norris, Kulich, and Ryan McLeod hold down the top three center spots. Plus, why Thompson's numbers this past season prove he is one of the elite scorers in the NHL...

We're talking Amerks today with Rochester Americans head coach Michael Leone, who joins the show as his team has a 2-0 series lead over the Syracuse Crunch in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Joe and Coach Leo get to Devon Levi's phenomenal play so far, Konsta Helenius reminding him of Brad Marchand, and Jiri Kulich fitting back in with his old Amerks teammates. Plus, Joe breaks down th...

As we wait for news on whether Kevyn Adams will continue as Buffalo Sabres GM... Lou Lamoriello anyone? Sneaky Joe explores the possibility of Lamoriello returning credibility to the Sabres, and an old school mentality that might not match the current roster. Also, if Lamoriello were to be the GM, does that open the door to the head coach conversation and fired Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan?  ...

Rasmus Dahlin has become an elite defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, but he has yet to be in serious contention for a Norris Trophy. Is there another level for Dahlin to reach? Who is the right partner for Dahlin or can he basically play with anybody? Plus, the Rochester Americans take a 2-0 series lead over Syracuse, led by Devon Levi.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take co...

As we enter the Buffalo Sabres offseason, there are several spots that must be addressed before they take the ice again. Will Bo Byram be back? What about JJ Peterka? Is there room to add another forward? Should Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi be the Sabres goalie tandem next season? Plus, what contract extensions could look like this summer for Alex Tuch, Ryan McLeod, Byram, and Peterka.   Su...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff rivalry is the best rivalry, before taking a quick lo...

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams could be headed for a different role in the organization. Will Terry Pegula fire him, will Adams be President of Hockey Operations? And who could take over as GM? Plus, what Adams and Lindy Ruff had to say about the team's season, the future, and their own roles. And who Sneaky Joe is picking to win the Stanley Cup in the playoffs.   Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...