The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

In this episode, Jonah & JP talk about the Sabres getting over .500 for the first time in almost a year. They discuss the playoff race, the goaltending situation, Owen Power, the Alex Tuch contract, and so much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) World Series Talk (7:33) Sabres are above .500 (20:16) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen & the goalies (48:06) Michael Kesselring Debut // Defense Group (1:02:20) Is th...

In this episode, the guys break down a pretty successful week for the Sabres. They touch on the current good vibes, the goaltending situation, their chances in the playoffs race, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:48) The Sabres’ vibes are high (26:03) The Goaltending Situation (46:20) What do you do when Josh Norris is back? (56:55) Playoff Race Outlook (1:01:41) Christian’s Cafeteria (1:10:36) Sabres sti...

In this episode, the guys discuss a big bounce back week for the Sabres. They talk Josh Doan, Zach Benson, Alex Lyon, Alex Tuch's contract, and even the Big Parm Thompson! (0:00) Intro (0:48) Welcome back, Christian (2:35) Is the season saved? (25:10) Josh Doan (34:50) Zach Benson (43:55) Saturday felt familiar (49:56) Alex Lyon (1:05:27) Alex Tuch Contract Debate (1:20:44) Big Parm Thompson R...

Jonah & JP discuss the Sabres’ nightmarish 0-2 start to the season. (0:00) Intro (0:47) The season is over (23:34) Josh Norris & other injuries (51:20) Power play (1:06:06) What happens if this spirals? (1:22:33) Goal Song Choice (1:24:52) Home Opener (1:28:17) Weekly Preview (1:42:52) Final Thoughts The Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: William Mattar

In this episode, the guys preview the Buffalo Sabres’ season. (0:00) Intro (0:17) It’s Hockey Season (3:05) Preseason Wrap-Up (15:27) Opening Night Roster (18:40) Goaltending  (30:40) Defense (45:34) Forwards (1:06:37) Coaching (1:10:56) Sabres Hot Takes (1:24:24) Do they break the drought? (1:31:39) NHL Hot Takes (1:35:04) Weekly Preview (1:44:20) Closing

In this episode, Jonah talks with Rochester Americans color analyst, play-by-play commentator, and multi-media journalist Andrew Mossbrooks about the Amerks' upcoming 2025-26 season! They discuss last season, Michael Leone's success as head coach, who's primed for a big season, Don Steven's final season, and so much more! (0:00) Intro (0:17) Welcome to the show, Andrew Mossbrooks (...

In this week's installment, the guys pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Toronto Maple Leafs. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (6:25) Adds/Losses (10:01) Key Storylines (13:47) Lineup Comparison (24:00) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ four preseason games, and all the storylines coming out of them. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Four Preseason Games down (5:40) Josh Norris // Top Line (10:33) Mattias Samuelsson (27:00) Josh Doan (31:38) Power Play (34:25) Konsta Helenius (45:36) Radim Mrtka (56:00) 7th Defenseman Situation (1:00:23) Goaltending (1:05:24) Alex Tuch Negotiations Update (1:18:30)...

Jonah puts together his Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season! (0:00) Intro (2:20) Prospect Pyramid Guide (5:57) Tier 1 (6:29) Tier 2 (20:12) Tier 3 (36:15) Tier 4 (45:45) Tier 5 (46:05) Recap

In this week’s installment, the guys put the Buffalo Sabres up against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into the 2025-26 season. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (9:47) Tampa’s Key Adds/Losses (14:27) Key Storylines (21:29) Comparing Lineups (30:48) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss Sabres training camp opening up and all the storylines coming from that. They touch on the Prospects Challenge, line combinations, the upcoming preseason, and much more! (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (3:40) Prospects Challenge (9:59) Isak Rosen (23:30) Adams/Ruff Pressers (37:52) Goaltending Situation (46:44) Will team defense improve? (52:15) Forward lines...

In this week's installment, Jonah & Christian pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the 2x defending Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (11:04) Florida’s Adds/Losses (15:51) Key Storylines (19:52) Lineup Comparison (24:21) Closing Thoughts

In this week's installment, the guys pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Ottawa Senators. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (4:46) Adds/Losses (8:43) Key Storylines (17:46) Comparing Lineups (28:28) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss some housekeeping items with Sabres hockey looming just over the horizon. They talk standings projection(s), Alex Tuch extension rumors, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:17) September is here (2:45) Where is NHL Jeopardy? (7:26) Hockey starts this week (10:22) JFresh Standings Projection (15:33) Josh Norris & Zach Benson make a deal (23:52) Aaron Dell Retired (30:51)...

In this week's installment, Jonah & Christian (don't know what happened to JP) pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Montreal Canadiens. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (4:57) Montreal Adds/Losses (11:14) Key Storylines (21:53) Lineup Comparison (37:20) Closing Thoughts

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys discuss how the Buffalo Sabres stack up against the Detroit Red Wings. (0:00) Intro (0:16) Opening Thoughts (6:46) Additions/Departures (12:43) Key Storylines (21:38) Lineup Comparison (33:43) Closing Thoughts

Jonah, Christian & JP kick off this year's Sabres vs the Atlantic series by pitting the Sabres up against the division's worst team last year: the Boston Bruins. (0:00) Intro (0:16) Opening (7:47) Key Departures/Additions (13:27) Key Storylines (24:45) Lineup Comparison (40:17) Closing

In this episode, the guys get together for the first time in quite some time to talk Sabres hockey. They re-litigate some of the Sabres' offseason moves, touch on recent arena news, preview the current roster, and discuss much more! (0:00) Intro (0:18) We Are Back (11:40) Sabres Re-Sign Devon Levi & Conor Timmins (12:52) KeyBank Naming Rights Extension (25:30) Pete Guelli Radio Spot (40:48...

In this episode, Jonah & JP break down the re-signing of Bowen Byram. They discuss what it means for the rest of the offseason, and why they are displeased with the Sabres' roster if they are finished making moves.

In this episode, the guys discuss everything Sabres related that has happened since the JJ Peterka trade. They discuss the NHL draft, trades, signings, departures, additions, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:30) Opening Offseason Discussion (11:36) NHL Draft Recap (19:08) Connor Clifton/Conor Timmins Trade (21:06) Jacob Bernard-Docker Not Qualified (34:41) Bowen Byram & Arbitration Situation (42:55)...

The guys react in real time to JJ Peterka being traded to the Utah Mammoth for Josh Doan & Michael Kesselring.

In this episode, the guys break down all the Buffalo Sabres storylines heading into draft week. They touch on trade rumors, the center spine, possible defensive additions, and more!

In this episode, the guys discuss the Rafael Devers trade (?), JJ Peterka trade rumors, and the five-year anniversary of Kevyn Adams being named Buffalo Sabres GM.

In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss a few pressing Sabres topics. They touch on the Bowen Byram/JJ Peterka rumors, Alex Tuch's Extension, a theory about Jarmo Kekalainen's role, and more!

In this episode, the guys talk about Jarmo Kekalainen joining the Sabres organization as a Senior Advisor, break down Matthew Fairburns’ article about Kevyn Adams & Terry Pegula, and discuss potential forward additions (Rossi, Robertson, Pettersson, Marner).