The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ offseason as the dog days of the summer start to begin. They touch on the Devon Levi trade, Olen Zellweger’s extension, how they feel about the Sabres’ overall offseason, and whether or not Patrick Kane will finally sign. (0:00) Intro (0:32) What are the Anaheim Ducks doing? (15:33) It’s been a great year (18:00) A quiet Sabres free agency (28:29) Devo...

In this episode, the guys break down a busy last couple of days for the Buffalo Sabres prior to free agency. They discuss a questionable hire for the organization, the Connor Hellebuyck rumors, Beck Malenstyn extending, and give a quick preview of NHL Free Agency! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Weird couple of days for the Sabres (10:23) Sabres announce new hires/promotions (16:03) Milan Lucic is a pro scout...

In this episode, Jonah and JP recap a busy few days for the Sabres. They revisit the Bowen Byram trade before discussing the Alex Tuch sign & trade, Olen Zellweger trade, the Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov draft picks, Connor Hellebuyck & Vincent Trocheck trade rumors, and more!  (0:00) Intro (0:32) Revisiting the Bowen Byram trade (21:35) Alex Tuch sign & trade (35:26) Zach Benson ext...

In this episode, the guys give the live reactions to Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for a HAUL. LET JARMO COOK!

In this episode, the guys react to the big NHL news over the weekend: Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers. They also touch base on some Sabres news before jumping into the mailbag portion of the episode. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida (19:45) Would Tage Thompson have asked for a trade? (31:49) Are the Panthers going to win the Atlantic in 2027? (42:20) Bowen Byr...

In this episode, the guys break down the Buffalo Sabres making their first move of the offseason: trading Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks. They also touch on Bowen Byram trade rumors, potential trade options, and they give some predictions about the Sabres’ offseason. (0:00) Intro (0:32) MICHAEL KESSELRING TRADED TO SAN JOSE (36:44) Bowen Byram on the trade market? (1:05:29) Nikita Kuche...

In this episode, the guys give their thoughts on Lindy Ruff losing the Jack Adams award to Jon Cooper, whether the Buffalo Sabres should trade for Dylan Larkin, review their pre-season hot takes from October, and even give out some TSR-specific awards. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Draft Combine Week (7:47) Lindy Ruff snubbed from Jack Adams Award (33:38) Dahlin/McLeod/Tuch get some voting love (38:43) Shou...

In this episode, the guys discuss Konsta Helenius scoring the golden goal at the IIHF World Championships for Team Finland, the Stanley Cup Final, and their Buffalo Sabres player grades for the 2025-26 season! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Konsta Helenius Golden Goal! (14:31) Stanley Cup Final is set (16:55) Would the Sabres have fared better against Carolina? (29:29) Stanley Cup Predictions (42:18) Sabres...

In this episode, the guys discuss the first week of the Buffalo Sabres’ offseason. They touch on the current playoffs, reflect on the season one last time, the Lindy Ruff extension, locker room cleanouts, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Sabres should still be playing right now (14:59) JP’s Game Seven experience was weird (23:41) Reflecting on Game Seven (35:33) What was your favorite memory from...

In this episode, Jonah and Christian give their immediate reactions to the Buffalo Sabres being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in heartbreaking fashion.

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres DOMINATING the Montreal Canadiens to force a Game Seven. They touch on Buffalo’s comeback, lineup changes, what to expect for game seven, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres DOMINATE Canadiens (15:43) Lyon pulled, Luukkonen comes in (27:34) Ruff’s lineup changes (30:50) Benson-Norris-Thompson (32:44) Rasmus Dahlin (36:19) Owen Power (39:14) Zac...

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres dropping an ugly one in Game Five to go back to Montreal on the brink of elimination. They tough on the Sabres’ 1st line struggles, defensive depth, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres on the brink of elimination (13:46) The “1st Line” (34:05) Conor Timmins (43:15) Power play/extra attacker (47:56) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1:...

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss a HUGE game four victory for the Buffalo Sabres. They touch on the awful officiating, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Konsta Helenius, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres edge Canadiens in Game Four (16:58) A surprise visitor! (31:39) AWFUL 1st period officiating (49:05) Sabres’ lack of discipline in 2nd period (51:25) Tage Thompson scores off the stanchion (54:42) Hug...

In this episode, Jonah and JP break down the Sabres getting crushed by the Canadiens in Game Three. They discuss a rough night for special teams, potential lineup changes, and more heading into Game Four. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres boatraced in Game Three (36:37) Lineup Changes (43:06) Konsta Helenius (54:14) Has Ruff been outcoached? (1:03:42) Thoughts going into Game Four (1:06:10) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres dropping Game Two against the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss Tage Thompson’s rough night, Josh Norris, the power play, potential lineup changes, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres drop Game Two (4:28)  Tage Thompson (18:43) Josh Norris // Power Play (27:21) Lineup Changes coming? (52:02) Alex Lyon (55:59) Other thoughts on Game Two (1:04...

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres taking game one in the second round against the Montreal Canadiens. They touch on Zach Benson, Jordan Greenway, the power play, Alex Lyon, their thoughts going into game two, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres take Game 1 (14:17) Another fantastic Zach Benson performance (27:45) Jordan Greenway // 4th line (33:22) Power Play (42:51) Shutdown 3...

In this episode, Jonah and Christian preview the Buffalo Sabres’ 2nd Round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens! They discuss the Canadiens’ unlikely Game 7 win, Sam Carrick potentially returning to the lineup, the keys to the series, their expectations, Montreal fans possibly invading Buffalo, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) 2nd Round Hockey is upon us (6:26) Canadiens win Game Seven (21:51) Sam...

In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more! In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATI...

In this episode, the guys discuss their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres’ heartbreaking overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game Five. They touch on what went wrong, Noah Östlund’s injury, upcoming lineup changes, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Bruins stay alive in Game 5 (17:42) Noah Östlund injury (36:29) What lineup changes are actually coming? (39:46) Power/Byram/Benson/Doan (45:04) Officiating...

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres ROUTING the Boston Bruins in Game 4 to put themselves in the driver’s seat to win the series. They touch on the 1st period blitzkrieg, Bowen Byram & Owen Power excelling, Nikita Zadorov’s antics, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres ROUT the Bruins in Game Four (19:13) Bowen Byram & Owen Power (26:27) Josh Doan & Zach Benson (29:40)...

In this episode, the guys break down a HUGE Buffalo Sabres win to take a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Bruins. They discuss Alex Lyon’s performance, Noah Östlund’s return to the lineup, the power play, other heroes of the game, their thoughts heading into Game 4, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres take Game 3 (10:59) Noah Östlund (20:01) Power play (24:29) Bowen Byram (31:28) Alex Tuch (42:...

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ demoralizing loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game including the goaltending situation, the power play, what lineup changes they’d made for Game 3, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Bruins layeth a smackdown in Game 2 (2:28) Was Luukkonen to blame for the loss? (9:07) How bad was the loss?...

In this episode, the guys discuss their postgame thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres STORMING BACK to take Game 1 against the Boston Bruins. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game, and what was an unbelievable night at KeyBank Center. (0:00) Intro (0:32) An unbelievable night at KeyBank Center (22:38) Did you like the Sabres’ overall game? (32:53) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (36:39) Dahlin/No...

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss your 2026 ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPIONS, BUFFALO SABRES. They touch on the team winning their division, storylines heading into the postseason, and OFFICIALLY preview the Sabres’ 1st round series versus the Boston Bruins.  (0:00) Intro (0:32) DIVISION CHAMPIONS! (5:00) Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams (23:00) Arena playoff preparation (35:16) Sabres win the division in...

In this episode, the guys break down Sabres storylines heading into the first playoff game-week in 15 years. They discuss being in the driver’s seat for the division, the Detroit Red Wings’ collapse, the middle-six returning to form, new look 3rd pairs, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) There is Buffalo Sabres playoff hockey this week (13:39) Driver’s seat for the Atlantic Division (25:09) Red Wings c...