Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

Sabres assistant coach Seth Appert says you cannot trade chances and win in today's NHL. Is he right? Sneaky Joe does not believe so, and points to a continued disrespect of the Sabres team of two years ago that missed the playoffs by one point. Should the Sabres have ever changed styles? Plus, mailbag questions on Elias Pettersson and Joel Farabee.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed:...

The Sabres had another complete and utter collapse on Saturday to the Seattle Kraken, giving up six straight goals after having a two goal lead. Will Lindy Ruff want to coach this group again next season? Will the Sabres have a new GM that wants a new coach? Sneaky Joe explores the different outcomes for Lindy, who signed a two year deal with the team. Plus, the Bruins are bad and no one in the At...

The Sabres shutout the Senators led by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and interestingly Jack Quinn, who scored two goals! With Quinn having 11 points in his last 11 games, Sneaky Joe looks at his game and whether Quinn is playing as well as his stats. There's good news and bad news on that front. Plus, Brady Tkachuk's dirty hit, bad officiating, and Ryan McLeod finally scores!   Support Us By Supporting Our...

While the Sabres have been struggling this season, the Senators have taken a small step forward, and now look like a team that could be better than the Sabres for years. Sneaky Joe compares the two teams, where they're at in their rebuilds, and how good Ottawa is this season. Plus, Ryan McLeod finds himself in a 23-game goal drought and playing the #2 center role.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...

Sabres fans want to see Kevyn Adams swing a trade for Canucks star Elias Pettersson, but what if it takes Owen Power to get the deal done? Sneaky Joe goes through recent rumors and reports about Pettersson, one of which indicates it may take Power to outbid the rest of the Pettersson-market. Plus, the potential financial reason the Sabres may not be seriously interested in Pettersson.   Support Us...

The Sabres pulled off the win over the Capitals in a shootout, getting to within 6-points of a playoff spot, despite still being in last place. Lindy Ruff says the team is within striking distance of the playoffs. Agree? How close are the Sabres really? Plus, Sneaky Joe has a rant about Mattias Samuelsson.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an accou...

There's a 26-year old number one center, under contract until 2032, without any trade protection reportedly available for trade. No you're not dreaming. Maybe the best trade idea that's crossed Kevyn Adams' desk in four years is Elias Pettersson from the Canucks. Will Adams be able to get the deal done? Sneaky Joe goes through different scenarios and why Pettersson is available in the first place....

The Sabres had a 3-goal lead and two 2-goal leads in Colorado, and still found a way to lose to a more talented team. From UPL's poor performance, to Lindy Ruff's personnel to hold a lead, to Beck Malenstyn's misread, Sneaky Joe blasts the Sabres for another pathetic loss. Plus, huge games from Jason Zucker and Bo Byram, two Sabres with the biggest contract questions going forward.   Support Us By...

Bowen Byram has been putting up lots of points for the Sabres this year at 5-on-5, where he  currently ranks 2nd among all defensemen in the NHL, but is he going to be in Buffalo long-term? Sneaky Joe looks at how good Byram has been this year, his current contract situation, and whether the Sabres will be able to keep him around for the long haul. Plus, the Sabres have a tough job in Colorado on...

The Sabres have had a lot of trouble attracting good veteran players over the last few years, but they have one on the roster already. Sneaky Joe believes the Sabres should hang onto Jason Zucker for dear life, and offer him a contract extension. Would giving a multi-year extension to a 33 year old be a good idea? Plus, what the Sabres bar should be for the next three games against all great teams...

The Sabres are riding a three game win streak, but they're still a far way out of a playoff spot. Sneaky Joe looks at the current playoff picture, what the playoff pace is, and what the Sabres realistically need to do to get back in the race. Are they capable of going on a run? Plus, Jiri Kulich continues to heat up, and Sabres prospects are looking good at the World Juniors.   Support Us By Suppo...

The Sabres have several good prospects participating in the World Juniors, including Konsta Helenius for Finland, but Sabres fans may have a hard time getting excited. How much prospect fatigue do Sabres fans have? Sneaky Joe talks which prospects you should watch for in Ottawa, and what level of prospect James Hagens is, the presumptive 1st overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.   Support Us By Supp...

Nothing is going right for the Sabres this season, as their losing streak reaches 13. Included in those struggles is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's regression from last season. Sneaky Joe looks to separate UPL's performance from the team's performance in front of him, which when looking at the numbers, doesn't look to good. Plus, Zach Benson is moving down the lineup, as the Sabres look to end their strea...

The Sabres are getting Rasmus Dahlin back in the lineup on Friday night, and despite the fact he's been dealing with a nagging back injury and hasn't played his best this season, the Sabres have been a much better team with Dahlin in the lineup vs. without. Sneaky Joe looks at the team's numbers before Dahlin's injury, compared to the team's numbers since the injury. Plus, why Joe is a little opti...

The calls for Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to be fired are getting louder and louder. If the team decides to make that move, what will they do next? Sneaky Joe takes a look at who the most likely candidates are to replace Adams, including internal candidates like Jason Karmanos, as well as external candidates like Rick Dudley and Brian Burke. Plus, up and coming GM ideas including those that have not yet...

Sabres owner Terry Pegula flew to Montreal to meet with his team on Monday, and reportedly gave the group a vote of confidence. The group was so motivated that they got smoked 6-1 by the worst team in the East. Sneaky Joe blasts the team and the owner for inaction and a horrific loss in a season of horrific losses. Plus, the one idea that would give Joe a little bit of optimism, replacing Kevyn Ad...

The Sabres don't seem likely to make a trade, but there are rumors that other NHL teams are looking to acquire Dylan Cozens from them. Is it time to move Cozens? What type of value could the Sabres expect to get by moving him? Sneaky Joe looks at potential fits in Nashville and Anaheim, and what the Sabres have to be careful of with this idea. Plus, a preview of Sabres vs. Canadiens.   Support Us...

The Sabres have now lost ten games in a row after falling in Toronto on Sunday night, despite, again, having a multi-goal lead. With rumors that Terry Pegula is flying to Montreal to meet the team, is he about to make changes in the front office or coaching staff? Sneaky Joe looks at all that's going wrong with the team, plus a Bo Byram report that could point to he and the Sabres' relationship be...

The Sabres are presently on an eight game losing streak, amidst GM Kevyn Adams coming under tons of heat for the roster and comments he made last week. Sneaky Joe talks what is going wrong on this stretch and how much blame Adams deserves for the team's shortcomings.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mint Mobile To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premiumwireless plan for ju...

The Sabres are looking to bounce back from their most embarrassing loss of the season and they'll have to do it without Rasmus Dahlin, who is dealing with a nagging back injury. If Dahlin is out long-term, Sneaky Joe argues they are going to need Owen Power to play amazing to suffice. Plus, why you could be feeling optimistic despite a horrific loss.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizeP...

The Sabres find a way to blow a 4-0 lead to the Colorado Avalanche in one of the worst losses in franchise history.  The Sabres looked fragile, panicky, and like a team that needs a shakeup. Sneaky Joe talks Sabres future, whether that be Kevyn Adams' job status, Rasmus Dahlin's happiness, or the roster being locked in for years.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app...

Casey Mittelstadt is back in Buffalo for the first time since being traded back in the spring for Bowen Byram. Looking back on the deal, did it end up working out for the Sabres? Would Sabres fans undo the deal if they could? Sneaky Joe evaluates Bo Byram's play this season and the need the Sabres still haven't filled since Mittelstadt vacated their top-six. Plus, JJ Peterka's scoring drought is s...

The Sabres were shutout for the second time in three games over the weekend on Long Island, which continues a trend of the team not being able to score goals. Sneaky Joe breaks down the numbers on a team that is shooting a lot from distance, but not getting quality chances.    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL...

The Sabres are loaded at the center position, now that Tage Thompson is back from injury, but it looks like Jiri Kulich will remain one of the four down the middle. Sneaky Joe looks at Kulich's last week and why he's earned staying at center. Plus, a full preview of the game against Minnesota, which has the potential to be one of the best nights of the season.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso...

Rangers scorer Chris Kreider is reportedly available for trade and he seems to make a lot of sense for the Buffalo Sabres. How good is Kreider still? Is he the type of player the Sabres need? Sneaky Joe loves the idea and has a reasonable trade package he thinks could get the deal done. Plus, Tage Thompson is ready to return on Wednesday, finally!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePick...