Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

Both Andrew Peters and Elliotte Friedman took to their mics Friday to drop rumors and speculation on Casey Mittelstadt being traded out of Buffalo, including Peters saying Mittelstadt is being "shopped". Sneaky Joe declares that he believes a Mittelstadt trade is now inevitable at some point. Plus, are the Sabres in the goalie market??? John Gibson? And Scott Laughton's name has been connected to...

With a month to go until the trade deadline, Sneaky Joe explores a new idea to try and acquire a top-four defenseman or a proven goal scorer. What about selling high and trading Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen? Joe looks over UPL's contract situation, as he'll be an RFA at the end of the year, what type of value he should have in the league, and how he fits into the future with Devon Levi after this season....

Another frustrating loss to the Dallas Stars, in which the Sabres outshot Dallas 48-30, has Sneaky Joe ranting about the state of the Sabres franchise as they head for a 13th straight season without making the playoffs. Joe has stats on how little Kevyn Adams have contributed to this team in the last four years, and compares their build to the Red Wings, who have flown pass them in the Atlantic Di...

The Sabres come out of the All-Star break injured and immediately tested by a top team in the Dallas Stars. Sneaky Joe talks why he is not expecting good things from the Sabres on Tuesday night against a Jason Robertson and Jake Oettinger led team. Plus, Don Granato comments on Tage Thompson and Mattias Samuelsson. Also, Super Bowl related Sabres Droughtology! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Mattias Samuelsson has a major injury, again, and is out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. With another injury added to his list, is Samuelsson's lack of health making his contract one of the worst on the team? How bad contract do the Sabres have long-term with Samuelsson if he can't stay on the ice? Plus, where Samuelsson regressed this season, and what his role should be going forward. Su...

After over a decade, the NHL will FINALLY send their best players back to the Olympics! Best on best international hockey is back! Sneaky Joe makes the case that Team USA has caught Canada in pure skill and talent, and especially has an edge at goaltender. Is reuniting Jack Eichel and Tage Thompson on the same line palatable for Sabres fans? Is Tage even going to make Team USA? Plus, all the other...

Another high draft pick has been made available in the Eastern Conference, this time it's 2019 2nd overall pick Kaapo Kakko of the New York Rangers. Unlike David Jiriceck, Sneaky Joe has a tough time finding a hypothetical trade that sends Kakko to Buffalo. However, Joe breaks down why Kakko is a better player than his stats, and why he would be a nice addition, if they could make a deal work. Plu...

Blue Jackets top defensive prospect David Jiricek, the 6th overall pick in 2022, is unhappy with his situation in Columbus and could be available for trade! Sneaky Joe loves this idea for the Sabres on the right side of their blueline and believes a prospect swap involving Matthew Savoie, Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, or Noah Ostlund makes too much sense. What is Jiricek like as a player? Would he play...

Heading into the All-Star break, Sabres head coach Don Granato is the betting favorite to be the next coach fired in the NHL. If they do it, who should and who would replace Granato? The big name is Rod Brind Amour, who's expected to be available this offseason. Could Kevyn Adams really sway his old teammate to come to Buffalo? Is Gerard Gallant too much of a drill sergeant for a young Sabres team...

The Sabres won the game on Saturday in San Jose, but lost Jack Quinn to a scary looking injury that is expected to be long-term. Sneaky Joe breaks down why Quinn's injury would be close to devastating for the Sabres top-six. How will Dylan Cozens play without Quinn? Plus, JJ Peterka shines again versus the Sharks, Kyle Okposo drops the gloves, and a trade rumor about Erik Johnson? Learn more about...

The Sabres downed the Kings 5-3, despite getting down 3-1 in the first ten minutes of the game, thanks in part to a strong game from Devon Levi. Sneaky Joe talks Levi's season and why there's evidence he's having a season not too far off of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's. Plus, the Peterka - Cozens - Quinn line thrives on Wednesday night, and how far away are the Sabres truly from a playoff race? Learn mo...

The Sabres dropped a bad loss to a bad team in the Anaheim Ducks, which has Sneaky Joe ranting about the state of the Sabres. Inaction that stretches back years by General Manager Kevyn Adams leads today's show, including an amazing list of the Sabres acquisitions since the Jack Eichel trade. Are the Sabres run like a mom and pop shop? Plus, a preview of Sabres-Kings, and Sneaky Joe's takes on the...

The Sabres head out west for Sabres After Dark, beginning by playing one of the few teams worse than they are, the Anaheim Ducks. Sneaky Joe compares the Ducks rebuild and drought to the Sabres, changes to the Sabres lines that sees Zach Benson playing with Mittelstadt and Peterka, and why he loves a JJ Peterka prop bet! Plus, Don Granato comments on Dylan Cozens from Tuesday morning. Learn more a...

After weekend rumors about Casey Mittelstadt on the trade market, Sneaky Joe talks what he's heard about Mittelstadt, and finds curious that Mittelstadt says he hasn't been approached about a contract extension. If the Sabres aren't talking contract, are they willing to move Mittelstadt? Joe goes through the options, including a far out there idea where the Sabres copy the Jack Eichel trade, in ac...

The Sabres have scored way fewer goals this season than last season, thanks in large part to their top two centermen, Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens, taking massive steps back. What explains the two being on pace for less than half the goals that they did last season? Sneaky Joe looks into why Tage's problem is on the powerplay and Cozens' problem is at 5-on-5. Also, how much of the blame should g...

With Sabres-Blackhawks getting delayed until Thursday, Sneaky Joe is ready to talk trade, specifically Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Joe goes through why Andersson could become available, what type of player he is, how good he is, what the contract situation is like, and what it would cost to get him. Should Mattias Samuelsson be a trade chip worth offering? Plus, Tyler Ennis retires from pr...

Sabres prospects have played great this season both at the NHL level and at the World Juinors. Hadi Kalakeche from Locked On NHL Prospects joins Sneaky Joe on Zach Benson's development, Noah Ostlund breaking out at the World Juniors, and Jiri Kulich leading the tourney in points. Plus, how all the other top Sabre prospects have performed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Sabres fans were sent home happy on Monday afternoon, thanks to a UPL shutout against the San Jose Sharks. Sneaky Joe talks Luukkonen's elite play as of late, Casey Mittelstadt's great game, and a sneaky good game from Rasmus Dahlin. Plus, where we're at in this homestand, the standings, and a former Sabre is lighting the league on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

It's now or never for the Sabres as they enter a six-game homestand that features five of six matchups against team's not in a playoff spot, including Tuesday night's opponent the Seattle Kraken! Plus, a look back at the Sabres win in Pittsburgh, and a look at the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

The Sabres went into Montreal and got two elite performances by their goaltender and best goal scorer in Devon Levi and Jeff Skinner. Sneaky Joe recaps a 6-1 win that hopefully launches a Sabres win streak. Plus, Henri Jokiharju with a strong performance and Tage Thompson continues to heat up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

Several Sabres prospects are playing great at the World Juniors, but it's a coming out party for Sabres 2022 1st round pick Noah Östlund. Sneaky Joe talks what he's seen from Östlund and what type of player he's showing to be. Plus, a preview of Sabres vs. Canadiens, where the Sabres are a surprise road favorite. Sneaky Joe loves a same game parlay that includes Jeff Skinner, who's had a lot of re...

What is wrong with the Sabres top pairing of Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson? How much worse have the two been than they were last season? And is it time to split them up? Sneaky Joe does a deep dive on both players and their numbers together. Plus, which Sabre deserves to be the team's representative at the NHL All-Star game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

To the surprise of no one, the Sabres had two games this weekend and split them, with a win over Columbus at home, and a bad loss to Ottawa on the road. Sneaky Joe recaps both games, wonders if Dahlin-Samuelsson are at a crisis point, and goes through takes and questions from our listeners. Plus, how historic is the Sabres inability to put a wins streak together? Learn more about your ad choices....

The Sabres, to the frustration of their fans, decided to still not waive goalie Eric Comrie on Friday and instead send rookie defenseman Ryan Johnson to Rochester. Is this a paper transaction? Sneaky Joe blasts the Sabres for choosing easy decisions that hurt the team over hard decisions that help the team. Plus, a big change to the powerplay units at practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The Sabres gave fans another opportunity to leave the game early, this time getting down 4-0 to the Bruins before the start of the 3rd period. Sneaky Joe has some dark worries about the state of the franchise and the state of the fan base. What went wrong versus Boston, starting with the powerplay, and Joe shares the best from our text-line! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...