Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres pull out a 5-2 win in Philadelphia, thanks in large part to another great performance from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Sneaky Joe looks at UPL's game, including some numbers that show off how much he's improving.Plus, a breakdown of goals by Brandon Biro, Tage Thompson, and Owen Power. Also, Joe shares his opinions on neck guards in the hockey world, and Rasmus Dahlin wearing one against the Flyers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sabres travel to Philadelphia to take on a team that has lost 4 of it's last 5 games. Sneaky Joe believes, if the Sabres are going to be a playoff team, the Flyers are a team they need to beat. Also, Brandon Biro makes his season debut, and maybe will do so on the top line with Tage Thompson?Plus, a look at both team's lineups, what the Flyers season has looked like, and Joe's best bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Good news and bad news on Sabres rookies on Tuesday. Devon Levi was back at practice and is ready to go, while Zach Benson is week-to-week. Sneaky Joe explores what the Sabres plan will be with Levi, whether that be playing him a ton, like they did at the start of the year, or being more conservative with his workload.Plus, why Benson's injury, while disappointing, might allow the Sabres to gather more information before making a decision on him, and Matthew Savoie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sabres improve to 12-1-1 wearing the goathead black and red alternate uniforms. Sneaky Joe recaps the Sabres 4-0 shutout victory over who he believes are the best team in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche.Plus, are we witnessing a JJ Peterka breakout campaign? Also, Luukkonen shows up big for his first career shutout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Devon Levi is already working through and injury, and now Eric Comrie gets injured in New Jersey. Meaning, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is going to be asked to carry more of the load moving forward. Sneaky Joe breaks down why he believes this is a big problem for the Sabres in goal.Plus, a full-recap of Sabres-Devils, including Connor Clifton's hit that got him suspended. Also, a preview of Sabres vs. Avalance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Phew! After being up 5-1 on the Senators, the Sabres hang on for a 6-4 victory in Ottawa. Sneaky Joe breaks down what the Sabres did to roll the Senators in the first 55 minutes of the game, and what they did to almost blow it in the final two. And why you take any win in these circumstances.Plus, Alex Tuch gets on the board! And Tage Thompson does twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Tuch has no goals and just one assist in six games to start the season. What is happening with one of the Sabres best players? Sneaky Joe looks at Tuch's game and explains why he thinks Tuch's slump is very different than Tage Thompson's.Plus, a recap of the Sabres frustrating loss to Montreal, and a look ahead to an important matchup with Ottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sabres goalie Eric Comrie was stellar on Saturday night versus the Islanders and he'll get another start on Monday against Montreal. Sneaky Joe talks the importance of Comrie playing well, plus why the Sabres forward can dominate the Habs defensemen.Also, why Montreal's good start isn't fluky, but they won't keep it up. And why Sneaky Joe is excited for ESPN's Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In their first game of the season wearing black and red, the Sabres dominate the Islanders from beginning to end. A 3-1 score that easily could've been 6-0. Sneaky Joe breaks down the goals, incredible plays by Casey Mittelstadt, and a standout performance from Eric Comrie.Joe shares multiple numbers that put the Sabres dominance in perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sabres have dropped three of their first four games to start the season. Why? Sneaky Joe breaks down multiple problems with the team, including the play of top players like Alex Tuch, Jeff Skinner, and Devon Levi.Joe looks at Levi specifically and why him looking like a rookie shouldn't be that surprising. A recap of the loss to Caglary and a look ahead to the Islanders as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a game in which it would make sense to turn to another netminder, Don Granato is again putting Devon Levi between the pipes against Calgary. Sneaky Joe breaks down why this is an important indicator for Levi's usage this season. And why it makes even less sense for the Sabres to carry three goalies.Plus, a look at what the Flames present as a challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sabres outplayed the Tampa Bay Lightning for 59 minutes and 53 seconds on Tuesday night, but almost blew it. Sneaky Joe talks about a huge win over a divisional opponent, including strong games from Zemgus Girgensons and Devon Levi, as well as a clutch goal from Dylan Cozens after a third game in a row in which he struggled.Plus, did Tampa show Sabres fans how vulnerable they are? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time this year, Don Granato is making a significant lineup change, taking Victor Olofsson out, and placing Peyton Krebs in the top-six. Sneaky Joe explains why he loves this idea and expects it to go well for Krebs.Plus, why the Sabres are favored to beat Tampa, and where the Lightning are vulnerable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Not the start Sabres fans were hoping for. 0-2 to start the season, following a 3-2 loss to the Islanders. What went wrong on Saturday night? Sneaky Joe breaks down mistakes made by Dylan Cozens, but also how good the Casey Mittelstadt, Jordan Greenway, Zach Benson line has been through two games.Plus, what's happened around the Atlantic Division in the first couple games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One game into the Sabres season, one loss into the Sabres season. Sneaky Joe recaps a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the New York Rangers, including how Zach Benson looked in debut.Plus, something Joe is excited about that KeyBank Center now offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The season opener is finally here! Sneaky Joe previews the matchup with the New York Rangers, including the Sabres keys to victory, what the lineups will look like, and is KeyBank Center finally going to have good food?!?Plus, news updates on Patrick Kane and Lindy Ruff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just before the season opener, Kevyn Adams gets an extension done with Owen Power! Sneaky Joe talks his surprise that Power was willing to agree to terms, but why that is very good news for the Sabres, signing another team friendly contract.Plus, how much better will Power get? And what is the next contract extension to focus on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Sneaky Joe pick the Sabres to end their playoff drought? It's time for both Sabres and NHL season predictions! Joe picks another Atlantic team to take a big step forward this season.Plus, how bold predictions on Zach Benson, Rasmus Dahlin, and Devon Levi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Finally! Rasmus Dahlin and the Sabres have agreed to an eight-year extension for $88 million, $11 million per year. Sneaky Joe reacts to the huge news and the reaction around the hockey world to the deal. Joe goes through how far we've all come with Dahlin, from fear-bunkers to Norris talks.Plus, Zach Benson makes the Sabres final roster! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Buffalo Sabres very nearly broke their decade-plus long playoff drought in 2022-23, and are loaded with plenty of up-and-coming young talent. Can the Sabres finally get back into the playoffs led by Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Tage Thompson and company? Joe DiBiase of Locked On Sabres discusses. What is the biggest storyline surrounding the Sabres ahead of the season? What was their biggest offseason move? Who is their most important player? Who is a player on the verge of a breakout? And what’s at stake if this isn’t a successful season for Buffalo? All that and more on our Locked On NHL Season Preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sabres rookie Zach Benson scores AGAIN in the team's loss to Columbus on Wednesday night. What is Benson's ceiling for this season and also his career?Plus, Joe recaps another tough effort by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal. Is UPL about to get waived? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ross Levitan, Mike DiStefano and the local experts of the Locked On NHL network bring you the details on all the biggest stories around the NHL’s Eastern Conference going into the 2023-24 season in a special Locked On season preview presentation. Can the Florida Panthers carry over the magic of their Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup Final to a new season? Will the Boston Bruins regress after some major personnel changes? Are the Toronto Maple Leafs doomed to fall short of expectations again? Will Erik Karlsson reignite the Pittsburgh Penguins? Are the New Jersey Devils ready to level up to true contender status? Is this the year the Buffalo Sabres finally snap their postseason drought? Will a new coach help change the fortunes for the New York Rangers? Will a major preseason injury derail the Tampa Bay Lightning season before it starts? Will the Carolina Hurricanes ride an outstanding blueline to an Eastern Conference title? Will new ownership help power the Ottawa Senators out of their rebuild and into the playoffs? How much closer to the all-time goals record can Alex Ovechkin inch this season? Will Alex DeBrincat help push the Red Wings back into the playoff conversation? Can the Columbus Blue Jackets’ youth movement make people forget about the Mike Babcock drama of the summer? Is it really a new era for the Philadelphia Flyers? Will the Montreal Canadiens take steps forward in their rebuilding process? And can the New York Islanders get better results with the same roster that lost in the first round last season? Answers to those questions and more are all inside this special edition of Locked On NHL. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedIndeed knows when you’re growing your own business, you have to make every dollar count. Visit Indeed.com/LOCKEDON to start hiring now. BirddogsGo to birddogs.com/LOCKEDONNHL or enter promo code LOCKEDONNHL for a free water bottle with any order. You won’t want to take your birddogs off we promise you.AG1If a comprehensive solution is what you need from your supplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/NHLNETWORK.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime.Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Right now, NEW customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get TWO HUNDRED in BONUS BETS - GUARANTEED. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Does Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen need a great performance against the Blue Jackets to make the Sabres roster? Sneaky Joe breaks down what the Sabres lineup will look like in front of Luukkonen, and who he thinks right now would be the seven cuts remaining on the Sabres roster.Plus, mailbag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With just one week to go in training camp, Eric Comrie appears to be taking the second goalie job away from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Sneaky Joe talks Elliotte Friedman's comments on what the Sabres might do with UPL, if Comrie is the #2.Plus, another impressive performance from Zach Benson, who is starting to look like a lock for opening night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sabres fall 5-2 to the Maple Leafs at Kraft Hockeyville, and within that game was the softest goal you've ever seen, given up by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Sneaky Joe talks UPL struggling and Eric Comrie's opportunity vs. Pittsburgh.Plus, Darren Dreger says the Sabres have "tremendous" interest in Patrick Kane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sabres 1st rounder Zach Benson took another step towards making the Sabres roster out of training camp, with a fantastic performance against the Bruins in preseason game #2.Sneaky Joe breaks down what Benson did so well, plus a fantastic game from Devon Levi, and a preview of Sabres-Leafs for Kraft Hockeyville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sabres 1st rounder Zach Benson scores in his first preseason game against the Capitals. Sneaky Joe goes through the opportunity Benson is about to get on Tuesday night. Plus, other great games vs. the Capitals from JJ Peterka and Peyton Krebs.A full recap of Sabres vs. Capitals and a preview of Sabres vs. Bruins, featuring Devon Levi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.