Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres season wraps up with a win over the Flyers bringing the season total to 79 points, missing the playoffs by 12 points. Putting a bow on the season, there's lots to chew on from locker room cleanout day, including comments from Jason Zucker on the way the league sees the Sabres playoff drought. Plus, talk from Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, and Alex Tuch, who says he hasn't thought about h...

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set   Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first round match-ups could involve an upset…   Suppo...

The Maple Leafs come to Buffalo with all their fans and left with an Atlantic Division title, after a shutout win over the Sabres. Sneaky Joe defends the Sabres effort in the game, until the final couple of minutes, and blames Anthony Stolarz. The newest Sabre killer. Plus, Bo Byram continues to sound like someone that isn't going to be in Buffalo long-term. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...

Mitch Marner is about to become a free agent this summer and has still not signed with the Maple Leafs. As Toronto visits the Sabres, how much should Sabres fans be dreaming about the possibility of signing Marner this summer? Sneaky Joe says not to think it's likely at all, but allow yourself to dream about it, laying out the sales pitch for Buffalo. Plus, Sabres-Maple Leafs memories, and an incr...

The Sabres dropped their final three road games of the season, including two losses in Florida and Tampa Bay this weekend. However, within those losses, a few Sabres proved you don't have to question their will to defend teammates. After Jiri Kulich was dropped with a dirty hit, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Benson, and Alex Tuch all answered the bell. Sneaky Joe believes those three, and a few more, receiv...

The Buffalo Sabres have officially missed the playoffs for the 14th year in a row, easily an NHL record. Sneaky Joe goes through a long list of crazy facts and stats that puts this incredible drought into perspective. When will the drought finally end? Plus, what happened to the Sabres in Columbus in their loss to the Blue Jackets, things to watch for in the final four games, and a fun Sabres-Mast...

Zach Benson is already an elite defensive forward in the NHL, but does he have the ability to turn into an all-around elite player? A look at a few examples of Benson's hockey IQ, some numbers on his speed and shooting, plus his age has Sneaky Joe feeling good about his potential to still become a top offensive forward, along with the defensive game. Plus, Lindy Ruff going for 900 wins against the...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only choose one player to start your franchise with, who...

Sabres goaltender James Reimer has won seven games in a row, the longest win streak of his career. Do the Sabres have to bring Reimer back next season, despite being 37 years old? Plus, how real is the Sabres goal scoring success as of late? And a look at Tage Thompson's Team USA candidacy as he continues to light the lamp.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of you...

Erie County wants out of the arena business and says they will not be apart of a new lease when the current one runs out this fall. What does that mean for the Sabres future at KeyBank Center, and should we be worried about their long-term viability? Sneaky Joe believes the team is secure, but worries what would happen if they were up for sale.    Plus, a look at Sabres-Hurricanes.   Support Us By...

Tage Thompson is on fire, with a hat-trick against the Bruins, he's now put himself in position to score 50-goals this season. What does Thompson have to do to get there? And a breakdown of how impressive his line has been recently with Zach Benson and Jiri Kulich. Will Thompson open next season on that line on the wing? Or move back to center full-time? Plus, impressions of Noah Ostlund through t...

The Buffalo Sabres haven't been competitive in the Atlantic Division this season. Where does the division stack up after this year, with the Bruins taking a huge step back, but the Senators and Canadiens taking steps forward. Sneaky Joe looks at how challenging the Atlantic will be next year, if the Sabres take steps in the right direction. Plus, Noah Ostlund gets recalled by the Sabres. What coul...

The Rochester Americans continue to win, led by Devon Levi, red-hot Noah Ostlund, and Isak Rosen. Sneaky Joe looks at each and how well they've been playing lately. What are the chances of each of the three being with the Buffalo Sabres next season? Joe believes Levi is easily the most likely, but wonders if Rosen needs to change his game to make the NHL.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! M...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, whether there are any teams that can make a surprise push, if the wildcard race in the West is set, and whether Ottawa and Montreal can hold on in the East!   Support Us By Suppo...

The Sabres sweep the regular season series with the Senators, with their 5-2 win on Tuesday night. With yet another win, Sneaky Joe explores whether the Sabres are, what many people say is so, better in meaningless games, as soon as the pressure is off. Also, a breakdown of Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka's insane goal, Peyton Krebs' point streak, and Jack Quinn making more plays. Plus, should the Sa...

The Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators both have very long playoff droughts, and Ottawa is about to end theirs first. What categories have the Senators past the Sabres in to get to the playoffs first? Sneaky Joe looks at both team's production at even-strength, the differences on the powerplay, and the advantage Ottawa has in net with Linus Ullmark. Plus, a look at which Sabres are aiming for...

Jack Quinn has had a terrible season, but the numbers are looking a little better after 8 points in his last four games for the Sabres. Is Quinn playing well along the way? Or just falsely propping up his season with luck? Sneaky Joe dives in on Quinn's play and what the numbers say. Plus, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen cannot stop a beach ball right now. And where do the standings sit after the Sabres have...

The Sabres continue their hot streak at home, scoring seven on the Pittsburgh Penguins! Jiri Kulich led the way with two, and Tage Thompson continues to approach the 40-goal mark. Sneaky Joe breaks down some easy-to-miss, but great plays that directly led to goals by Owen Power and Zach Benson. Plus, Isak Rosen gets his first NHL point. How do we evaluate his limited NHL action so far? Support Us...

After getting his 600th win with the Buffalo Sabres, head coach Lindy Ruff sounded like someone that badly wants to get this thing right here in Buffalo, sounding like someone that wants to be back with the team next season. Sneaky Joe gets into some of Lindy's comments on the the team, and what he and Kevyn Adams said to season ticket holders on Wednesday. Plus, what we learned from the Sabres be...

The Buffalo Sabres get a third consecutive win over the Ottawa Senators, led by a big game-tying goal by Jacob Bernard-Docker, the throw in to the Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade. Sneaky Joe looks at Bernard-Docker's resume, as a former 1st round pick, and answers a fan question of whether he has anything more to give than what we've seen in Ottawa. Plus, Zach Benson's great play to setup Tage Thom...

Dylan Cozens is in town for his return to Buffalo, just weeks after the Sabres traded him to the Senators. Sneaky Joe breaks down how well Cozens is playing through eight games in Ottawa, and whether Sabres fans should be upset by his great play, if it continues into the playoffs. Where are we at with Josh Norris, as the injury bug already has him out of the lineup. Plus, why Ottawa could be a goo...

Following his four point night in Winnipeg, Sneaky Joe takes a deep dive into Ryan McLeod's breakout season, as the Matt Savoie for McLeod trade continues to look better and better for the Sabres. What will McLeod's new contract look like this summer? Will his offensive game regress next year? Plus, a veteran General Manager has started following the Sabres on social media.   Support Us By Support...

Sabres owner Terry Pegula makes a rare appearance on a Buffalo Sabres road trip. Does it mean anything for Kevyn Adams' job security as GM? Plus, things for Jack Quinn just went from bad to worse. And Ryan McLeod continues to thrive in an important role.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com...

The Sabres make their first ever trip to Utah, another team that has come into existence with a chance to make the playoffs before Buffalo does. Sneaky Joe breaks down the game, and why Utah will be a good upset pick in the NHL playoffs, if they make it there. Also, what should Utah's team name be next season?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Factor Looking to optimize your nutrition this...

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 Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) are here to discuss the playoff races in the East and West, which teams are falling off, which teams are heating up, and who they think will end up holding the final four wildcard spots in the playoffs!   Support Us...