Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres gave their fans every reason to boo and leave early after getting destroyed by the Senators, a game that included four goals given up in the first nine minutes of action. Would this game and a horrible stretch to end the season cost Don Granato his job? Plus, Devon Levi has another strong performance.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay...

The Ottawa Senators are in town to face the Sabres and Sneaky Joe sees a lot of similarities between the Sens, and the Jack Eichel-led Sabres teams when it comes to roster build, coaching, GMs, etc. Are the Senators doomed to lose their top star too in Brady Tkachuk? Plus, Jack Quinn returns to the lineup! But, that means Jordan Greenway back to the top line. Do we like that? Support Us By Support...

Jack is back! Jack Quinn returns to practice after two months away due to injury. Sneaky Joe talks when Quinn could return, who he is skating with, and how good his numbers were pre-injury. How high up does Quinn rank in the Sabres core? Could he be the best forward on a great Sabres team? Plus, a weird article comparing the Sabres and Senators.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors...

The Sabres got the win in Calgary, and Peyton Krebs found the back of the net in his hometown, but it doesn't mean Sneaky Joe believes Krebs has been taking advantage of his opportunity post-Mittelstadt. Plus, who would you rather take a giant step next season? Zach Benson or Owen Power?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the g...

Despite an incredible performance from Devon Levi, the Sabres fall short in Vancouver, thanks in large part to just 17 shots on goal. How did the loss happen? How big a hit is that to the playoff chase? Plus, do more fingers need to be pointed at Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens for their seasons?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look f...

Not dead yet! Jeff Skinner leads the Sabres over the Kraken for the first time ever, with the Sabres first hat-trick of the season. Sneaky Joe breaks down Skinner's performance, which was more than just goals, as well as what went right, and what the Sabres need on the out of town scoreboard. Plus, a preview of Sabres vs. Canucks, featuring Devon Levi's return to the lineup!   Support Us By Suppor...

In the most important game of the year, the Sabres top offensive players, including Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens, Alex Tuch, and many more, did not come to play. Sneaky Joe says Saturday's game is a microcosm of the season, where the most dangerous players, didn't look dangerous. Plus, the Sabres get all the help they need SO, a preview of another important game against the Kraken!   Support Us By...

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has ascended from not being a part of the rotation at the beginning of the year, all the way to being the most consistent goalie in the NHL in a matter of months. Sneaky Joe breaks down some incredible numbers that UPL is putting up, similar to that of a Vezina candidate. Plus, a preview of Sabres-Islanders, and how the playoff odds change based on the result of Thursday's gam...

In a must-win game against the Red Wings, the Sabres blow out Detroit, led by multiple-point nights by Bowen Byram and Zach Benson. Sneaky Joe breaks down the win, in which the Sabres took the game over right from the start. Plus, Peyton Krebs should've done more to protect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, AND what the Sabres need to have happen on the NHL scoreboard coming up.   Support Us By Supporting Our...

The Sabres season can be revived with head-to-head wins this week against teams they're chasing, starting with the Red Wings. Sneaky Joe talks Sabres vs. Red Wings, the matchup, the lineups, Patrick Kane's impact, and why the Red Wings are falling apart at the seams. Plus, should Victor Olofsson play higher in the lineup down the stretch? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For part...

The Sabres are coming off a weird win against McDavid and the Oilers this weekend, which combined with three head-to-head games with the Red Wings and Islanders this week has Sneaky Joe thinking about the Sabres getting back in the playoff race this week, if they can get hot. How likely are the Sabres to get hot? What's the closest they can be to a spot by the end of the week? Plus, Owen Power tal...

The Sabres trade Kyle Okposo to Florida, Erik Johnson to Philly, and keep Zemgus Girgensons on trade deadline day. Sneaky Joe talks why the Sabres are treating Okposo, Girgensons, and a lot of former role players like legends of the team. Is Kevyn Adams really about to re-sign Girgensons AGAIN? Plus, are the likes of Rasmus Dahlin and Dylan Cozens ready to take over the locker-room?   Support Us B...

Getting the scoop on Bo Byram, the newest Buffalo Sabre, from Chris Micieli from Locked On Avalanche! Sneaky Joe and Chris discuss Byram's time in Colorado, which had high ups, and some downs too. Does Chris believe Byram can play on both the left and right for the Sabres? How big a risk are the concussions? Plus, how Casey Mittelstadt will fit in with the Avs.   Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...

The Sabres have finally made a big trade, sending Casey Mittelstadt to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Bowen Byram! Sneaky Joe takes a deep dive into Byram's game, who he says has tons of upside, but isn't without risk. Is Byram capable of being a top-pair defenseman for a long time? Plus, what Casey Mittelstadt's departure means for the Sabres at center long-term.   Support Us By Supporting...

After an incredible win over the Golden Knights, the Sabres meltdown versus Winnipeg to remain 10-points out of a playoff spot. Heading into trade deadline week, where are we at on Casey Mittelstadt, Kyle Okposo, and other Sabres pending free agents? Plus, the prospects trade that Sneaky Joe believes is more likely than a Mittelstadt trade this week.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay M...

The Sabres get another win in Tampa, featuring a tremendous drawn up OT goal by Rasmus Dahlin, but the win is clouded for Sneaky Joe because of more disrespected pointed at Peyton Krebs. What is happening that caused Krebs to be demoted to the 4th line, and then to be benched in the 3rd period? Plus, Chris Tanev says no to the Sabres. Lots on why that is troubling, despite it probably being a good...

The Sabres lose a close one in Florida, but it's another strong performance from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, furthering the conversation about how reliable he's been and will be going into the future. Is UPL now the favorite to be the furture #1 over Devon Levi? Plus, officiating mistakes, Don Granato mistakes, and Erik Johnson mistakes in Florida.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors Fo...

The Sabres are on a three-game win streak, their first of the season, after beating the Hurricanes in a shootout! Sneaky Joe talks Benson-Krebs-Peterka, which has been the Sabres best line for a week. Plus, the Sabres are getting a new scoreboard and roof, and would the season have been any different if Patrick Kane had come home?   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that...

It's been one year since Ilya Lyubushkin roared down the ice in Tampa to beat the Lightning and shoot the Sabres into a playoff spot. Sneaky Joe remembers the moment and talks the fact that it's been one year since the team was in a playoff spot. Plus, the Winnipeg Jets might not be long for Winnipeg due to attendance issues, but Joe details why the Sabres attendance situation is very different fr...

Noted Habs killer Jeff Skinner got back on the scoreboard Wednesday night, for his 16th goal in 17 games versus Montreal. Despite Skinner finding the back of the net, Sneaky Joe points out that the Skinner-Tage-Tuch line has seen an insane regression together since last season. Plus, UPL has another strong night, AND it's the anniversary of the Ottawa Brawl, the Miracle on Ice, and Pegula Day. Sup...

Sabres players have apparently stopped saluting fans after wins as an act of defending their head coach, Don Granato. Sneaky Joe is hot and bothered by the idea that Sabres players would disrespect fans that have endured a 13-year playoff drought in this way, especially the leader of those players, Kyle Okposo. Especially given that Okposo has been around for eight of the 13 years. Plus, how did t...

There are rumors about the Philadelphia Flyers and Sabres center Peyton Krebs, as well as the Sabres and Flyers forward Scott Laughton. UH OH. Sneaky Joe warns of a Krebs-Laughton trade as a very very very bad idea for Kevyn Adams. With Krebs also playing on a line now with JJ Peterka and Zach Benson, will the Sabres get more out of him offensively? Plus, Joe's favorite trade idea Rasmus Andersson...

Sam Reinhart returns to Buffalo with the surging Panthers, looking for his 40th goal of the season. As Reinhart goes nuclear this year, Sneaky Joe breaks down why the Reinhart trade still looks like it will be a win-win for the Sabres and the Panthers. How incredible is why Reinhart has done this year? How on track are the developments of Jiri Kulich and Devon Levi, who the Sabres acquired for Rei...

The Sabres showed up for the home crowd on Tuesday night with a 7-0 victory over the LA Kings, in which Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen played phenomenal AGAIN. UPL gets his fourth shutout of the season. Sneaky Joe asks listeners if they're in the camp of paying UPL this offseason, or trying to sell high in a trae. Plus, Jordan Greenway has his best game of the season, and Kevyn Adams gives some hints at how...

Over the weekend, we had more trade rumors come in on multiple Sabres players including Kyle Okposo, Zemgus Girgensons, and.... Alex Tuch??? Sneaky Joe talks why teams are likely calling about Tuch and why there's no reason to worry. Plus, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is playing pretty much every game. Joe explains why he believes that will not last the rest of the season, and the Sabres will attempt to g...