Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

There are a couple rumors involving teams calling the Sabres about trading for Alex Tuch. With just one year left on his contract, and approaching 30 years old, should the Sabres think about moving him? Sneaky Joe argues that it should take a 'blow your socks off' type offer to trade Tuch, but does mention Quinton Byfield as a realistic return on a deal. Plus, Quinn Hughes is headed to the 4 Natio...

The 4 Nations could not have lived up to the hype more. Skill, speed, physicality. It's got everything, and that's led by USA and Canada. Sneaky Joe talks Saturday's amazing game between USA and Canada that started two fights by the Tkachuk brothers. Also, Rasmus Dahlin and stunningly Henri Jokiharju have both had great tournaments.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SelectQuote Get the righ...

Sneaky Joe is joined by Mike and Dave from Locked On Leafs to preview Saturday's massive matchup between USA and Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off! Plus, can the guys figure out a trade sending Dylan Cozens to Toronto that makes sense for both sides? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to  Indeed.com/LOCK...

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) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s a good idea, whether fans will enjoy it, and who could be on the move before the upcoming trade deadline.   S...

As the 4 Nations gets rolling, who is going to win it all? Canada? Or is Team USA finally the top of the hockey world? Sneaky Joe breaks down why he believes Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, and the rest of the US will finally top Canada. Plus, what Canada needs to get in goal to win the tourney theirselves.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process w...

This week is the beginning of the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston and Montreal, and Rasmus Dahlin is primed for an important role on Team Sweden. Sneaky Joe talks where Dahlin is practicing for Sweden, and why he could unseat Victor Hedman as the team's top defenseman. Plus, Henri Jokiharju and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's roles for Finland.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Indeed Now, you can sp...

Dylan Cozens trade rumors continue, with Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Detroit being tied to him. Do any packages with those four teams make sense? Sneaky Joe has a tough time finding a deal that works for the Sabres, avoiding picks and prospects. Is it time to trade Cozens? Or should the Sabres hold onto him until he starts playing better.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Dow...

The Sabres are riding a four game win streak, but there's still fallout from Sunday, not sticking up for Tage Thompson. Sneaky Joe talks Lindy Ruff's comments on Mattias Samuelsson + Owen Power, and potential changes to the leadership group. Did Mattias Samuelsson lose his 'A' on his sweater? Plus, an anonymous player in the NHL indicates that a Sabre or Devil that Lindy coached, think's Lindy is...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah HC). Today we’re talking about the upcoming four Nations tournament, whether it’s created an unofficial trade deadline, who could be moved this month, and also what the next name for the...

The fallout from Sunday, where the Sabres did not answer for Tage Thompson's head shot, continues with the team making it clear that Sunday cannot happen again. Plus, Isak Rosén gets the call replacing Thompson, in what is his best shot to prove he can play in the NHL, four years after being drafted 14th overall.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create...

Despite the fact the Sabres have won their third straight, fans are upset after no players responded to Tage Thompson being taken out of the game with a head hit from Stefan Noesen. Who should've gone after Noesen? Are Lindy Ruff, Jason Zucker, and Mattias Samuelsson's excuses acceptable? Plus, what is going well for the Sabres during this win streak does start with Tage.   Support Us By Supportin...

Rob Ray is going into the Sabres Hall of Fame on Friday night, one of the most beloved figures in Sabres history, who has been a part of the community since 1989. Sneaky Joe talks Rob's best fights, famous goals, and what he means to Buffalo. Plus, what it's like to celebrate the fighter in an era where there are no fighters.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Download the Gametim...

The Elias Pettersson trade market heated up even more after Canucks President Jim Rutherford basically confirmed his team needs to start over and Pettersson and JT Miller are feuding. With this confirmation that Pettersson is definitely available, Sneaky Joe takes a look at the other teams that could be competing with the Sabres for the Swedish center.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Ga...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Chris Micieli (Locked On Avalanche), Eddie Fox (Locked On Kings) and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) get together to talk about the surprise Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade, whether the Eastern wildcard race is going to affect the trade deadline, and when Vancouver is finally going to s...

For the first time in 17 years, the Sabres had two players score a hat-trick in the same game! In the win over the Bruins, Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka showed off their value as scorers on a team without many scorers. Is Thompson a winger now? Has Peterka had a good season? Plus, more on Elias Pettersson watch.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create a...

The Sabres are reported to be one of the teams that are in on trading for Elias Pettersson, and they were singled out by Elliotte Friedman. Does that mean the Sabres are the favorites to land the trade? We revisit Pettersson as an idea, a package centered around Bo Byram and Dylan Cozens, and also Owen Power or Zach Benson.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Gametime Download the Gametime...

The Sabres fall in Calgary as they continue to sit in last place. Sneaky Joe unveils a crazy stat about the Sabres this season, as they're one of the best teams in the league in the 1st period, and one of the worst in the 2nd and 3rd. Why are the Sabres so different depending on the period? Plus, what went wrong against the Flames.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   SelectQuote Get the rig...

NOTE: This was recorded before the McDavid suspension was announced Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jay Forster (Locked On Blue Jackets), Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) are hanging out to chat about suspensions in the NHL, the Eastern Conference wildcard race, and whether the Vancouver Canucks should trade JT Miller...

The Sabres and the Penguins reportedly could be looking to make a trade with each other, involving an NHL-ready prospect going to Pittsburgh. Are Zach Benson and Jiri Kulich untouchable for the type of player Pittsburgh could send back? Is Rickard Rakell the Penguin that makes the most sense for the Sabres? Plus, the Sabres are in Calgary for Sabres After Dark!   Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...

The Sabres get back in the win column, beating the Canucks on Tuesday night, led by their top line of Tage Thompson - Jiri Kulich - JJ Peterka, who dominated and scored all three of the team's goals. Have the Sabres found a potential top line that can produce night in and night out?    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   SelectQuote Get the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuo...

The Canucks have two star players that are rumored to be available. Elias Pettersson is the flashy, young, name, but is JT Miller the right type of player for what the Sabres need? Sneaky Joe looks at Miller as a trade target and whether his blunt leadership style would be a great or terrible idea for this group of players.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   SelectQuote Get the right life...

The average Buffalo sports fan has never been more down on the Buffalo Sabres. The team is out of the playoff race and there's no belief the team can attract talent to turn it around. With the Bills being the Bills and now the Bandits outdrawing the Sabres at KeyBank Center, could you make an argument they're now Buffalo's third franchise?  Plus, why Joe is excited to see Devon Levi back with the...

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Welcome to the NHL Squad show! Today, Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jack Bushman (Locked On Blackhawks), David Morasutti (Locked On Leafs), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings) and Josh Sperber (Locked On Lightning) talk about the most disappointing teams in the first half of the season, hopes for the second half of the season, and have some fun discussion which teams currently in a playoff spot mig...

The Sabres Quarter Century team was released on Wednesday, featuring the top players of the franchise over the last 25 years. The likes of Danny Briere, Thomas Vanek, Ryan Miller, and others are shoe-ins, but what about Tyler Myers and Jay McKee making the team? Sneaky Joe gives his Quarter Century team and where it deviates from the announced group.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed...