Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have come out of the Olympic break firing on all cylinders, winning all three games on the road. Most impressive is a road win against the East's best Tampa Bay Lightning, after playing the night before, by a score of 6-2! In one of their best wins of the season, the Sabres proved that this team is capable of achieving more than squeaking into the playoffs. They proved they can...

One week away from the NHL trade deadline and the Buffalo Sabres have yet to be involved in many rumors. What will Jarmo Kekäläinen go after on his first big day as Sabres GM? If it's a forward, the likes of Owen Tippett, Nazem Kadri, Vincent Trocheck, and Jake DeBrusk are all good forwards who are available. Which of the four is the best idea? Sneaky Joe breaks down what each guy offers, but also...

The Buffalo Sabres got back at it with a victory in New Jersey, led by a two point effort by Tage Thompson. A great shot on the Sabres' first goal, and a great pass to Peyton Krebs on the game-winning goal, Tage was a direct contributor on the Sabres' only two goals of the game. And on the game winner, Tage stripped Jack Hughes, his Team USA teammate. Krebs answered the bell playing on the top lin...

The Buffalo Sabres have a five point lead on a playoff spot coming out of the Olympic break and begin with a road game against a bad New Jersey Devils team. Are the Devils as bad as their record says? With Tage Thompson ready to go, Josh Norris, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen ready to go the Sabres are equipped to get the win and pad their lead over Columbus and Washington. Plus, Joe loves Noah Ostlund...

Out of the Olympic hockey break, the Buffalo Sabres are in great shape to make the playoffs, with a five point lead on the first teams out. Looking at the upcoming schedule, and playoff odds, there's one potential playoff matchup that looks more likely for Buffalo than any other matchup. A meeting with the Montreal Canadiens. Will both teams continue playing well enough to play a fast, fun series...

For the first time in 46 years, Team USA wins the Gold Medal, beating Canada in overtime 2-1! Tage Thompson becomes the first Buffalo Sabre to win Gold in almost thirty years, almost scoring multiple times in the final game. Jack Hughes is the hero in OT, but it's Connor Hellebuyck with the legacy game, cementing himself as the greatest American goalie ever, with dozens of incredible saves to keep...

Team USA stuns Team Canada with Jack Hughes’ overtime heroics to clinch gold, marking a historic double as both U.S. men’s and women’s teams take top honors. Is this the start of a new era in international hockey, or will Canada’s depth and Connor McDavid’s star power rebound in the next Olympics? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, David Morassutti, Zach Berman and Armando Velez break down the Olympic gold...

Tage Thompson lights the lamp for the third time in the Olympics in Team USA's huge win over Slovakia to advance to the Gold Medal game against Canada! Thompson's powerplay success continues, and he continues to show good chemistry with Jack Eichel on the man-advantage. Thompson now leads the US in goals per 60 minutes of ice-time. However, Tage was injured during the second period. Should we be w...

USA and Canada set up a dream gold medal showdown after dominating in Olympic hockey semifinals—can Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon outduel the American stars for gold? Goaltending and blue line depth take center stage as Sidney Crosby’s possible return adds extra drama, while Brad Marchand’s leadership fuels Canada’s comeback momentum. Gil Martin, David Morassutti, and Kyle Kjer break down Ca...

USA Women seize Olympic gold in dramatic overtime, stunning Team Canada and cementing a new era of rivalry. Is Canada's reign slipping with a generational shift underway? Hilary Knight’s heroic goals power Team USA, while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury exposes Canada’s reliance on veteran stars. The squad examines whether physical contact rules in women’s Olympic hockey should evolve as skill, pace,...

Tage Thompson and Team USA are continuing on at the Olympics, while Rasmus Dahlin and Sweden are going home, after Quinn Hughes wins it for the US in a thrilling overtime win in the quarterfinals! Tage's line finally finds the back of the net on a great deflection by Dylan Larkin, which got the US out to a 1-0 lead. After JT Miller and Vincent Trocheck blew that lead in the final minutes, Quinn Hu...

Canada and Team USA punch their tickets to the Olympic hockey semifinals after gripping overtime battles. Are NHL stars elevating the sport’s global stage and making these games must-watch? Sidney Crosby’s injury shakes up the Penguins’ playoff outlook, while Mitch Marner’s clutch heroics spark Leafs fans and ignite Twitter with debate about his legacy. Unforgettable moments abound as controversia...

USA and Canada women’s hockey set up a classic gold medal showdown, but is the lack of parity hurting the sport’s global growth? Gil Martin, Eddie Garcia, Zach Berman, and Glenn Dreyfus break down Team USA’s defensive dominance, Marie-Philip Poulin’s crucial return for Canada, and the uphill battle facing Swedish and Czech programs. The hosts debate whether dynasties boost or hinder Olympic excite...

The preliminary round of the men's Olympic ice hockey tournament is over and Team USA got SCREWED. Thanks to an upset Slovakia win of Group B, and Sweden falling to the 7-seed in the tournament, Tage Thompson and USA will play Rasmus Dahlin and Sweden in the quarterfinals, should Sweden beat Latvia on Tuesday. This sets up an incredibly difficult path to the Gold Medal for USA, that will likely ha...

Finland shocks Sweden with a commanding 4-1 win in a fierce Nordic rivalry, as Juuse Saros rebounds with standout goaltending and Mikko Rantanen finds the scoresheet. Can Sweden bounce back after defensive lapses and an underwhelming performance from its blue line? Gil Martin, David Morasuti, and Glenn Dreyfus break down the dramatic shift in Group play, highlight William Nylander’s return from in...

Team USA opened their Olympic campaign in men's hockey against Latvia, and in his first ever Olympic game, Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson found the back of the net! Tage's powerplay goal came in the second period when the game was still close, a huge moment for him in his career. Was he on his way to Mike Sullivan's dog house when he scored the goal? Sneaky Joe breaks down Tage's game and th...

Slovakia shock Finland as Juraj Slafkovsky and Simon Nemec make a statement—could their Olympic hockey run upset the favorites? Canada assert their dominance, with Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Macklin Celebrini igniting early, while questions linger about Finland’s goaltending and Sweden’s struggles. The hosts highlight the evolving Olympic tournament, from surprise upsets and breakout pe...

On the opening day of the men's hockey tournament at the Olympics, Rasmus Dahlin was one of the stories of the day, putting up a much needed three assist performance as Sweden nearly suffers a catastrophic loss to Italy. Dahlin looked like the best player on a very talented Swedish roster, and made an incredible to get the team the lead late, which they never gave back to the Italians. Could Dahli...

Team USA Women shock Team Canada with a dominant 5-0 victory—has the balance of power shifted in Olympic hockey? Gil Martin leads the debate with David Morassutti and Glenn Dreyfuss, spotlighting the Americans’ airtight defense, standout performances from Hannah Bilka and Laila Edwards, and the historic inclusion of three Black players in a single Olympic game. The crew questions if Team Canada ca...

The Buffalo Sabres are going to be a buyer at the trade deadline for the first time in over a decade and there are A LOT of good options for them both at forward and defenseman. The biggest ideas being Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas of the St. Louis Blues, two very good top liners. Thomas would give the Sabres another top-center, while Kyrou would be the right speedy, scoring winger for the group....

Team USA and Team Canada dominate the Olympic women’s hockey tournament—are they locked in for another gold medal showdown? Hilary Knight breaks records while Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury sparks new questions. Is Sweden or Czechia ready to crash the party and claim bronze, or is the gap still too wide? Glenn Dreyfuss, Gil Martin, and Kyle Kjer spotlight the rivalry series, competitive edge from th...

All of the players have arrived in Milan for the Olympics, including Tage Thompson with Team USA and Rasmus Dahlin with Team Sweden. Tage and USA have never had this great a chance to win gold, with talent that is on par with Team Canada. Sneaky Joe loves where Tage is lining up in the first couple practices, on the wing, with Dylan Larkin as his center on the third line. Who will Tage's other lin...

Sabres fans are annoyed at a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins being the lasting taste for the next twenty days, as the NHL heads into the Olympic break. Despite a tough loss to the Pens, the Sabres are still in very good shape in the big picture of ending the playoff drought. The playoff odds are still north of 80%, and there is still a sizeable gap between the Sabres and the first teams out of...

The Buffalo Sabres can sit in second place in the Atlantic Division throughout the entire Olympic break with a win against the Penguins on home ice. Bypassing Montreal and Detroit could do a lot for fan vibes over the next three weeks. The Sabres will have to do it without Zach Benson and Josh Norris who won't return until after the break. What has made the Penguins so good this year after three b...

The Buffalo Sabres had a lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning with 25 seconds to go. The Lightning tied the game and won it in overtime. Peyton Krebs made mistakes on both the tying goal and the winning goal, ESPECIALLY THE WINNING GOAL. However, there is reason to feel really good about the way the Florida road trip went, with three points out of a possible four. Including getting one point on th...