Straight Up Sabres

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres signing 2023 2nd round pick Anton Wahlberg, the Amerks young forward group next season, and look back on some of our preseason predictions. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, which isn't a traditional episode given the lack of Sabres/NHL news, we open talking about the sad news of Thin Man Elmwood closing, followed by a second-half-of-summer preview detailing some of the special episodes and segments we have coming your way leading up to preseason. Back to normal epi...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the importance of having star players in team-friendly deals relative to a teams Cup window, how that concept affects the Sabres with the team-friendly deals for Tage & Cozens, if the front office has been as aggressive as they need to be, remaining moves that need to happen prior to...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, with no new updates or offseason additions, we discuss the Sabres' goaltending situation, the highly unlikely but good idea of offer-sheeting Jeremy Swayman, other options in net for next season, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and T...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres signing Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson to open up free agency, is it enough of an upgrade, Jack Quinn's injury, adding a forward in light of Quinn's absence, how dire it is for Adams' to add a goalie, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we give our live reactions to the first round of the NHL draft from the Canadiens at 5th overall through the Sabres pick of Zach Benson at 13th overall. We give our live reactions to each pick along with an overview of the team drafting. A deeper dive into the Sabres selection in Benson and the...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we welcome our old pal Sabremetrix back to the pod for our draft preview special! Topics include: the top prospects, who we want the Sabres to take, who may be available, the 2nd round, trading picks, drafting best player available vs positional need, and more! Stay up to date in the world of ho...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres re-signing Zemgus Girgensons to a 1-year contract, Kevyn Adams expressing he wants to bring back Tyson Jost, the bottom-6, and the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction. Note: Monday's episode will be our draft preview. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we welcome Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News and Maintenance Day podcast to the show for a wide spanning conversation about his report of Victor Olofsson expecting to be on the move, moving up in the draft, the combine, the makeup of the forward group, who the Sabres may target as a top-4 defen...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup over the Florida Panthers, where these two teams go moving forward, the growing sports market that is Las Vegas, and close with talking about the latest Bills drama. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss Lance Lysowski's report in The Buffalo News that Victor Olofsson is expecting to be traded by the Sabres, questions about the bottom-6, moving up or down in the draft, and what is appearing to be the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Final. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss Chad DeDominicis' report on Dahlin's future extension, locking him and Power up long-term, the idea of trading for Carter Hart, Josh Allen being named the Madden 24 cover athlete, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursd...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss Buffalo Bandits winning the NLL Championship, the Amerks' playoff run coming to an end, some light draft talk, a brief update on the Stanley Cup, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offe...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Stanley Cup Finals matchup of Florida vs Vegas, Eichel vs Reinhart and how we feel about them both making the finals, successful Sabres at the World Championships, and the Amerks staying alive in the Calder Cup Conference Finals. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hoc...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres re-signing Kyle Okposo, what it means for the bottom 6, and Rochester's game 1 win over Hershey. 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 dedicated to your Buffalo Sa...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss Matt Savoie reporting to Rochester, the Maple Leafs clearing house and what that means for them moving forward, give an update on the Conference Finals, and end with a quiz! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Po...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Connor Hellebuyck & Sabres rumor that made the rounds this week, both Conference Finals matchups, and the latest on Arizona and their potential relocation. 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 & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Amerks' 2-0 series lead over the Marlies in the North Division Finals, Jiri Kulich and Matt Savoie's post-season play, the Panthers beating the Leafs in 5 and where both teams go from here, and more from around the NHL! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcas...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss all of the losers of the first round series', what their future situations look like, and what they need to do heading into the offseason. 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 podca...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss Owen Power being named a Calder finalist, Rasmus Dahlin getting snubbed from the Norris, previewing the Draft Lottery, and more! 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 dedicat...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres signing Viktor Neuchev to his entry level contract, Ryan Johnson, catch up on the second round of the playoffs, and more. *recorded prior to the announcement of Owen Power being named a Calder finalist* Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network....

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we go through Taylor's rankings of the first round playoff series by level of excitement & interest. We also discuss where the losing teams go from here, give an early preview of some of the second round matchups, and end on discussing whether the improbably success of the Panthers and Kraken sh...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we preview our Trivia Night and launch of our new collaboration beer American Lemieux, taking place tonight (4/24) at Thin Man Elmwood! We then catch up on each of the NHL playoff series and recap The Concert for Jenn, which took place Friday night. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with Th...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we share our thoughts on Don Granato and Kevyn Adams's season ending press conference, including their remarks on the goaltending situation, bringing back Girgensons and Okposo, extensions for Power and Dahlin, making an external addition, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with Th...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! In today's episode, we reflect on the Sabres' season, what it means to hit 90 points two years after finishing in last place, highlight individual season's for the roster, discuss Kyle Okposo's future, Devon Levi's performance, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every...