Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

It's bracket season, so we're getting in on the action with our 'Fav Sabe Bracket' figuring out who's the most well liked Sabre in team history. From Dominik Hasek, to Danny Briere, to Rasmus Dahlin, who do you like more? Plus, Sneaky Joe goes in on news of the NHL meeting with officials in New Orleans about a potential expansion team, news on next year's All-Star game or non-All-Star game, and a...

Alex Tuch wins it for the Sabres in overtime in Boston, in another strong performance from the Sabres. Sneaky Joe gives his top observations from the game, but also what he saw from the Bruins, a carcass of a Stanley Cup contender. Are the Bruins on their way to being one of the worst teams in the league going forward? Plus, Lindy Ruff has an interesting take on hits to the head in the NHL.   Supp...

With a report that JJ Peterka would like a change of scenery, and that offer-sheet might even be a path he takes, Sneaky Joe looks at what the Sabres options are with their young star. Should the Sabres make a Peterka trade as soon as the offseason starts? Or play hard-ball, getting him to sign a bridge deal? Plus, the Sabres beat Jack Eichel and the Golden Knights, in a fun game on Saturday.   Su...

From John Buccigross, to Elliotte Friedman, to former Sabres, everyone was chiming in on the state of the team on Friday. What are the important takeaways to learn, especially from players and employees that have been in the building? Sneaky Joe narrows it down to three or four common themes. Plus, more clarity on Rasmus Dahlin's meeting with Kevyn Adams, and Jack Eichel is in town for Saturday's...

Sabres GM Kevyn Adams made the big trade last week. Will he make the next one? Sneaky Joe explores whether the Sabres will actually move on from Adams or not, using past history with Jason Botterill, Tim Murray, and Darcy Regier to try and figure it out. Plus, another Sabres blowout loss, and another game where Mattias Samuelsson's urge to stick up for teammates comes into question.   Support Us B...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames are talking about Aaron Ekblad’s 20 game suspension for breaking thee NHL’s rules on performance enhancing drugs, the whirlwind of the trade deadline including Mikko Rantanen to Dallas and Brad Marchand to Florida, and...

With roughly one month to go in the regular season, Sneaky Joe explores which players need to play well down the stretch, or face potential trades, or in Mattias Samuelsson's case, a buyout. Is there anything Samuelsson can do in the final month to not make a buyout sound like a good idea? Plus, where we're at on the Rasmus Dahlin rumor one day later.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Facto...

After a rumor that Rasmus Dahlin told Kevyn Adams that if things don't turn around, he'll want out, Dahlin says he never said that and he's committed to Buffalo. Do we believe Dahlin? If he doesn't want out now, is there a chance he will in the next year or so? Plus, the Sabres get the win over the Oilers, in which Ryan McLeod showed off his defensive ability vs. Connor McDavid.   Support Us By Su...

The Sabres did more than just the Dylan Cozens for Josh Norris trade on Friday, including a Jason Zucker contract that almost seemed to good to be true. Yet, after hearing Kevyn Adams speak, there doesn't appear to be a future between the Sabres and Bowen Byram. Will the Sabres trade Byram this offseason? Plus, Henri Jokiharju gets traded, and the Amerks pickup a top level AHL defenseman.   Suppor...

The Sabres find their hockey trade, sending Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 2nd to the Senators for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Sneaky Joe breaks down the trade in depth, including why the evidence shows Norris is a better player than Cozens. What is Norris as a player? Why did Ottawa send him away? Also, what went wrong with Cozens that sees his Sabre career come to an end.   S...

With the Sabres not expected to do much at the NHL trade deadline, and Kevyn Adams seemingly needing some good ideas, Sneaky Joe has five trades he'd like to see the Sabres make on deadline, with deals including Dylan Cozens, JJ Peterka, and Bo Byram. Plus, where does a Jason Zucker trade stand? And a preview of Sabres and Lightning.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Wonderful Pistachios Ge...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC) and Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) talking about the upcoming trade deadline and who’s going to be the next piece to fall before talking about the outdoor game this weekend, and whether the NHL has oversaturated the outdoor game market too much!   Support U...

A few days ahead of the trade deadline, the Sabres lock up Jordan Greenway on a two-year contract extension worth $4 million per year. Sneaky Joe breaks down the price and the decision to sign Greenway. How far has Greenway come as a player since joining the Sabers? Plus, the Sabres lay a huge egg against the Sharks, and Joe has a trade idea that may convince people to want to trade for futures.  ...

The Sabres host the worst team in the league, San Jose, but they're not far away from that themselves. How close to last place could the Sabers get this season and should anyone care about who is at the top of this year's draft? Sneaky Joe compares the Sabres to the worst teams in the league. Plus, Rasmus Dahlin looses his cool against the Canadiens. Do we like that?   Support Us By Supporting Our...

Trade deadline week is here, and we already have reports lowering the expectations for the Sabres. With only futures reportedly on the table, should Kevyn Adams make any move to shake up the core? Or do nothing? From Dylan Cozens, to Bo Byram, to Alex Tuch, does that type of trade make sense for anyone? Plus, what went wrong against Montreal on Saturday night.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso...

The Sabres have been getting trade calls on a lot of players lately. Add JJ Peterka to the list. With a report that teams want Peterka from the Sabres, Sneaky Joe dives into if there is any reason the Sabres should play ball. Does Peterka for a very good veteran make sense as a deal? Plus, the Sabres get HAMMERED by the Hurricanes, halting their recent run of success.   Support Us By Supporting Ou...

With just eight days to go until the NHL trade deadline, Sneaky Joe dives into whether the Sabres will or should trade both Jordan Greenway and/or Jason Zucker, with both players set to become unrestricted free agents this summer. Should the Sabres move Zucker if someone overpays with a 1st round pick? Plus, Rasmus Dahlin is playing at a Norris level, arguably the best defenseman in the world over...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Ian McLaren (Locked On Bruins) and Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings). Today we’re talking about Alex Ovechkin getting closer and closer to the all time NHL goal record, and who could be a surprise trade piece at the trade deadline in a couple of weeks!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up...

The Sabres have now won six straight home games, following their comeback win over Anaheim on Tuesday night. Rasmus Dahlin and Bo Byram led the way, as they often do, causing Sneaky Joe to label them the most fun to watch defense pairing he's ever seen in Buffalo. How long will we get to see Dahlin - Byram, with Byram's impending contract situation? Plus, Alex Ovechkin scores AGAIN, as he chases d...

As we get closer to the trade deadline, there's more drama revolving Elias Pettersson in Vancouver, this time calling out the media. With now examples of excuse-making with injuries, teammates, and now the media, should we be talking about trading for Pettersson again? Sneaky Joe believes it's getting more and more likely that he is traded, and why not believe the Sabres are one of the front-runne...

The Sabres got back to work, while Devon Levi continues to work the AHL. After an 8-2 win, there's a lot of love to go around for Ryan McLeod, Tage Thompson, and the entire Sabres effort. Is there a different way of looking at the standings that can keep fans more engaged? Plus, Devon Levi gets another shutout for the Amerks, as he looks like someone that could carry them to the Calder Cup.   Supp...

Team USA falls to Canada in overtime and their best player, this time Connor McDavid. Sound familiar? Despite seeing the exact same result as the 2010 Olympics, Sneaky Joe believes it's same result, very different story for US hockey. We've seen Team USA finally catch Canada and that was proven during the 4 Nations Face-off. However... Team USA GM Bill Guerin still made some familiar mistakes with...

Despite the Sabres having a terrible season, Buffalo hockey fans can be excited by USA Hockey as they get ready for the championship against Canada, and also the Rochester Americans who are first place in the AHL! Sneaky Joe talks tonight's 4 Nations final, Noah Ostlund and Devon Levi leading the Amerks to success, and Tage Thompson getting the call from Team USA. Does Bill Guerin bringing Tage to...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings), David Morrassuti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers). Today we’re talking about how great the Four Nations has been and how surprising that was, and whether there’ll be a flurry of trades as soon as the...

The 4 Nations has everyone jazzed up about international hockey, so Sneaky Joe takes a look at which Sabres players could join Rasmus Dahlin, Henri Jokiharju, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen playing for their countries? Will Tage Thompson make Team USA? What will Team Germany look like with JJ Peterka? Plus, will Quinn Hughes get in for Team USA. And more trade rumors on the Sabres.   Support Us By Suppo...