Straight Up Sabres

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we welcome WKBW Sports Director Matt Bove to discuss the upcoming offseason, the hiring of Sam Ventura, trading Eichel, Ristolainen, & Reinhart, and the draft. 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 & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss the hiring of Sam Ventura as VP of hockey strategy and research, the Stanley Cup Final, and end things with a quiz! 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 Buffal...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss the hiring of Don Granato as the 20th head coach in Sabres franchise history, this week's Sabres-related draft leaks, the NHL awards, 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 podc...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we the potential of the Sabres announcing their head coach this week and preview the Stanley Cup Finals! 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 Sabres. Podcasts’ ar...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we're joined by Kevin Pritchard (@Bfloblog on Twitter) to discuss the life, legacy, and career of Sabres legend Rene Robert, who passed away earlier this week. After we part ways with Kevin, we discuss some Sabres and NHL news and notes. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss the latest trade rumors and reports surrounding Eichel, Reinhart, and Ristolainen, the Sabres coaching search, a brief playoffs update, and the technical issues that prevented us from putting out Thursday's episode. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. E...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we cover the semifinals of the NHL playoffs, the NBA playoffs, and discuss what we've been watching lately. 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 Sabres. Podcasts’...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! A rip in the space time continuum back in 2018 creates an alternate reality where the Sabres don't trade Ryan O'Reilly and (moderately) embrace analytics. On the heels to the Sabres second round playoff loss to the Islanders, we recap what's happened over the past 3 years and how we got here. Stay up to date in the wor...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! Today we give our take on Power vs Beniers for 1st overall pick and have a quiz on 1st overall picks across the four major sports. 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 Sabres. Podcas...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres winning the NHL draft lottery, who they should target, and the Leafs' glorious Game 7 loss to Montreal. 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...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we give a brief update on the second round of the NHL playoffs. 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 Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.co...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we give an update on the NHL playoffs, discuss Wayne Gretzky joining TNT, and Taylor closes the show with a Brendan-themed quiz for his birthday. 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 dedic...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! Another short episode that starts with us discussing Pierre LeBrun's report about the Sabres head coaching search followed by a discussion about Star Wars that goes off the rails. 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 & Buffalo Fanatics! Short episode today as we discuss the hires of Chris Drury & Mike Grier for the Rangers, Derek Roy's retirement, the start of the playoffs, and close out with a quiz! 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 dedi...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we welcome Anthony Sciandra of Expected Buffalo to discuss the Sabres plans for the expansion draft. We also dive into Eichel trade destinations, why Reinhart is the most likely to stick around, trading Risto, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Mo...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we dive into the Sabres end-of-year press conferences, namely the interviews with Eichel, Reinhart, Ristolainen, and Kevyn Adams. Buckle up cause things are not great! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we wrap up the 2020-2021 Buffalo Sabres season. What went wrong, what's there to look forward to, what moves should be on the horizon, and so much 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 podcas...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss Dominik House... I mean Michael Houser's recent success, The Buffalo News' article about fan engagement, and the Tom Wilson hit. Plus a quiz! 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 podcas...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we pay tribute to one of the Sabres all time greats, Ryan Miller. With the recent announcement of his retirement, we talk about his standing in Sabres' history and whether he should have his number retired. Then, Brendan quizzes Taylor on the all time U.S. goalie wins leaders behind Ryan Miller. Sta...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss the recent announcement of Turner Sports getting the other half of the NHL TV contract alongside ESPN. Plus, a quiz on the leading scorers for each team this season. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Networ...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss Sam Reinhart's consistently strong play all season and the need to sign him long term, what we hope to see moving forward out of UPL, plus Taylor put's his Sabres knowledge to the test in a game of Over/Under/Same! 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 & Buffalo Fanatics! Today we discuss the question on all Sabres' fans minds: is the Donny Meatballs hype is for real? Should the Sabres court other coaches in their search for the team's next head coach or is Don Granato the answer? In the second half of the episode, Taylor and Brendan take on players from the Eastern & Western Conference...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! Today's episode is all about the young guns! With the season more or less over, we look at the Sabres youth movement and who we want as part of the team's future. Players discussed include Mittelstadt, Cozens, Ruotsalainen, Thompson, Bryson, Borgen, UPL, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss Jack Eichel's season-ending injury, the trade deadline, the hiring of Jason Karmanos, plus a trade deadline-themed quiz! 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 B...

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & Buffalo Fanatics! In today's episode, we discuss the Sabres win over the Flyers and talk all things trade deadline. We go player by player down the roster and discuss whether we want them traded at the deadline, moved in the offseason, or kept as a piece for the future. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Netw...