Straight Up Sabres

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss Sabres development camp, who impressed (Rudolph, Morozov, Kleber, Mrtka, and Ziemer), the latest in the Sabres-Hellebuyck rumors, Pat Kane getting connected with the Sabres, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss trading for Olen Zellweger, the Sabres selections in the NHL Draft, not trading either 1st round pick, the Hellebuyck rumors, the lack of activity over the first couple days of free agency, the crowded forward group, our trust in Lyon and UPL, expectations for Ostlund/Helenius/Kulich, and more! Stay up to d...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres acquiring the 4th overall pick and more in exchange for Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway, Alex Tuch's sign and trade with the Capitals, Kesselring's trade to the Sharks, what to do with the 4th overall pick, who the top prospects are, trade rumors surrounding the Sabres, Zach Benson's extension, a...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the increasing reports that the Sabres and Alex Tuch are unlikely to reach a deal before he hits free agency, the Dylan Larkin trade request, Dahlin finishing 3rd in Norris voting, Lindy getting robbed of the Jack Adams, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the biggest questions facing the Sabres this offseason, including what to do about Alex Tuch, the state of the goaltending situation looking ahead to next season, whether it's worth considering moving one of Helenius/Ostlund/Kulich for an established top-6 difference maker, our potential favorite trade targ...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' season coming to an end after their Game 7 loss against Montreal, what this season has meant to fans, getting the franchise back on track, reckoning with the sadness of the season being over while exceeding expectations, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Ne...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode recorded at our Game 4 watch party at Mr. Goodbar, we discuss the Sabres Game 4 win over Montreal in real time and interview guests at Goodbar between periods and after the game. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres falling two games to one in their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against Montreal, the tough loss in Game 3, their uninspiring play over the last two games, the much needed improvement from the top players, shuffling the forward lines, Tage & Tuch's struggles, what to do about the third pai...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres taking a 1-0 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens, their strong performance in game 1, the continued dominance of Benson-Norris-Doan, finding sustained success on the powerplay, the 4th line's good game, what to do when Carrick is ready to return, the Sabres blueline being the difference, taki...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres defeating the Bruins in six games to advance to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs, what won them the series, how they match up against Montreal, our predictions for the series, Lindy & Dahlin's award nominations, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Ev...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres Game 5 loss to the Bruins, Ostlund's injury, needing Norris to step up, breaking up the third line, Lyon & Swayman's strong play, our confidence in the Sabres closing out the series, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Ho...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode recorded at Mr. Goodbar during our Game 4 watch party, we interview Sabres fans about the game 4 win over Boston with instant reactions between each period, ask some trivia questions for prizes, get to know everyone's favorite Sabre of all time, and more. We had a ton of fun with this episode so thanks to everyone who...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' game 2 loss against Boston. We dive into what went wrong, UPL's tough game, Lyon taking over the net, the Sabres' physicality, finding their game, who has disappointed in the series thus far, the continued powerplay woes, some thoughts on the vibes at the arena after two games, and more! Stay up...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres instant-classic game 1 victory over the Bruins, Tage's heroics, the Power-Byram & Stanley-Timmons pairs, Samuelsson's big game, setting the tone physically, Swayman's strong game, the abysmal powerplay, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we recap the Sabres' remarkable regular season and how we got to this point, including diving into the Jarmo-Adams credit conversation, who stepped up, and why Lindy should be the slam dunk Jack Adams winner. In the second half of the episode, we preview the Sabres matchup against the Boston Bruins. Stay up to date in...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres being in control of their own destiny when it comes to the Atlantic Division race, preview the final two games for each of the competing Atlantic Division teams, rank our preferred matchups of the possibilities, share the storylines were keeping an eye on over the next week, and more! Stay up to...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres clinching their first playoff birth in 14 years to break the drought, their massive win against Tampa after a rough past couple weeks, Josh Norris & Ryan McLeod's games, Byram's big game, Owen Power, the bottom pair, why Kesselring should get back in the lineup, and so much more. Stay up to date...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres loss to the Senators, having to wait until Saturday to potentially officially break the drought, how we're feeling about the Sabres' recent stretch of play, changing expectations for the team this season, the wide open playoff field, the road ahead, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hocke...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we have a live recording of our trivia night which took place on March 31 at Mr. Goodbar during the game vs the Islanders. Play along at home and let us know how you did! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the end to the Sabres' West Coast road trip, how they looked while picking up 7 of 8 points, Benson's adaptability, the Metsa-Stanley pair, Sam Carrick's offense, the upcoming homestand to close out March, the playoff race, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Ev...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we welcome Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News back to the pod to talk about the Sabres season thus far, the origins of their December turnaround, what's changed in the locker room and off the ice, Josh Doan's impact, Metsa earning minutes, Owen Power elevating his game, the goalie situation, and so much more on the play...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres shootout win over the Leafs following their loss to the Capitals, the Sabres journey up until this point of the season with 15 games remaining, what this run has meant to fans after enduring the drought, Jack Quinn's offensive production, Metsa's continued solid play when called upon, the disappo...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' seven-game win streak, their incredible win over Tampa in what was likely the greatest Sabres game of the last 15 years, how games like this will prepare them for the playoffs, Doan's importance to the team's DNA, the fan base coming alive over the last couple months and what it means to the cit...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres win streak coming out of the Olympic break including the wins over the Panthers, Lightning and Golden Knights, the stellar goaltending from Lyon & UPL, Metsa continuing to be a pleasant surprise, and more on-ice highlights before diving into the trade rumors surrounding the Sabres this week. We d...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres win over the Devils coming out of the Olympic break, UPL's strong return, Krebs continuing to step up, the latest on Tuch's contract negotiations, and a couple other Sabres notes before spending the second half of the episode giving our thoughts on the controversy surrounding the USA Men's Hockey...