Sabres Live Overtime

Sabres Hall of Famer Craig Ramsay joined us for the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. Ramsay discussed recently leading Slovakia’s men’s hockey team to the bronze medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics as the team’s head coach. He explained the joy in returning to Slovakia, how his connection to former Sabre Miroslav Satan helped lead him to coach the team, the quarterfinal win over the U.S., the impact of the team’s performance and his Olympic experience. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week with a Slovak connection.

The Athletic NHL writer Scott Wheeler joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast. Wheeler explained why he’s ranked the Sabres prospect pool as the best in the NHL thanks to a number of top-end talents. We examined his thoughts on some of the players ranked in the top 10 including Owen Power, Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn, Devon Levi, JJ Peterka, Isak Rosen, Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and more. Duffer and Marty shared their latest Three Stars of the Week with a Sabres prospects theme.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, NHL Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron. He discussed the details in planning the recent All-Star festivities in Las Vegas and what fans can expect for the upcoming Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between the Sabres and Maple Leafs in Hamilton, Ontario. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week for their favorite league events.

Sabres prospect/Amerks forward Brandon Biro joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast. He discussed his production in Rochester, playing at Penn State & his college experience, competing with his brother growing up, his experience on Buffalo’s taxi squad and his hockey career so far. He answered a few ‘Dis or Dat’ questions and Duffer and Marty shared their latest Three Stars of the Week.

Hockey journalist Scott Burnside joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron for The Instigators Overtime podcast this week. The DailyFaceoff.com contributor and former writer for ESPN/The Athletic discusses the best NHL events he’s covered and some of the top hockey stories right now. We examine which teams are the favorites and who is the biggest surprise. We look at coverage of NHL All-Star Weekend and Duffer and Marty share their latest Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Martin Biron are joined by Cincinnati Cyclones head coach Jason Payne. The former 14-year pro hockey player detailed the many challenges of navigating this ECHL season with COVID-19, injuries and callups. He explained what it means to him to be part of the Sabres organization and participate in Sabres training camp. He also reflected on his personal journey in the game of hockey and how he uses that to relate to today’s generation of players. Payne discussed how he broke into coaching after playing, what kept him going and his passion for the game. He also talked about social media in hockey and his friendship with analyst Kevin Weekes. Finally, Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week including a few from an upcoming Sabres opponent along with those featuring the letter J.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster & two-time Olympic gold medalist Cassie Campbell-Pascall joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron. Cassie described how the recent all-female ESPN broadcast came together. She shared her thoughts on the cancellation of the U18 women’s world championships, Team Canada’s preparations for the upcoming Olympics and the overall state of women’s hockey. Cassie talked about where she sees her future in the game and whether that includes working for an NHL team. She discussed the connections her husband Brad has to the Sabres and Marty. We closed with some ‘Dis or Dat’ questions and Duffer & Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week, including a few from the NFL.

Sabres associate GM Jason Karmanos joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. Karmanos discusses his schedule, the team’s drafting and developing of players, the roster challenges with the Sabres & Amerks of dealing with COVID-19, building the Sabres analytics department and the prospects to debut with the team so far. Marty and Duffer also share their Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Martin Biron talk with Sabres 2020 second round pick/Amerks forward JJ Peterka. He discussed playing in his first NHL game in front of his parents, his recent success being named AHL Player of the Week, where his personality comes from, growing up playing hockey in Germany, his confidence and the development of his game across many levels. Peterka also talked about seeing the Sabres trade up to draft him, some German teammates with Sabres connections, his holiday trip to New York City and his favorite foods. We wrapped up with the Three Stars of the Week sticking with a German theme.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron. Cammi discusses staying busy as a scout for the Seattle Kraken as well as parenting and podcasting. She shares more about her famous hockey family including her brother - Sabres coach Don Granato. Cammi reflected on her hockey journey including international competitions, how she got to Providence and her time at Concordia University. She reacts to the IIHF’s cancellation of the U18 women’s tournament and discussed how equality can be a priority & how to make women’s hockey leagues sustainable. She relived some memories of the USA-Canada rivalry and answered some ‘Dis or Dat’ questions from Marty including: Who would score first in a game between her and her husband Ray Ferraro? Where does she see herself going in hockey? What are her goals? Would she ever like to be a GM or president? Finally Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert tells Brian Duff and Martin Biron where the team stands including dealing with COVID-19 and the flu. Seth talked about his utilization of Arttu Ruotsalainen in Rochester (11:10) and the development he’s seen from Peyton Krebs (13:52). He discussed if he sees more call-ups coming from Rochester to Buffalo and gave an update on Jack Quinn (22:00). He continued on his future coaching pro hockey, how Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has performed with the Sabres (27:30), and the bond Aaron Dell has formed with another Sabres prospect. Appert explains how he chooses his shooters for shootouts, his best hockey related Christmas presents and answers a few goalie equipment ‘Dis or Dat’ questions. He shared his thoughts on Casey Fitzgerald and what it was like watching him make his NHL debut. Finally, Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast Sam Ventura tells Brian Duff and Martin Biron what it means to be the Sabres vice president of hockey strategy and research. Ventura explains what statistics matter to him the most, how they’ve changed, expected goals for/against, how he communicates with the coaching staff and how he watches games. He discussed how analytics could be integrated more into broadcasts, which traditional stats could be improved, the relevance of hits & +/-, how receptive players are to analytics, and growing up & getting his start in Pittsburgh. We concluded with a few ‘Dis or Dat’ questions and Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week.

ESPN NHL analyst and former NHL forward Ryan Callahan joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast (2:02). The Rochester, NY product discussed some of his favorite memories from his career with the Rangers & Lightning, growing up as a Sabres fan, how close he was to joining Buffalo, his transition into broadcasting, and some of his top moments with former coaches John Tortorella and Jon Cooper. He shared some Dis or Dat answers including his top coach, best goal he’s seen and top memories from the Olympics and world juniors. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week.

Sabres prospect/Rochester Americans forward Peyton Krebs joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast (2:02). Krebs discussed his hockey path including sharing a birthday with a legend, some players he draws inspiration from, his first custom sticks, his experience being drafted and being coached by former Sabres player/coach James Patrick. He also described his experience playing with the Amerks so far plus revealed some of his famous contacts and best friend in hockey. Duffer and Marty shared their Dis or Dat NHL playoff predictions and their Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Martin Biron discuss their respective scouting road trips. Marty recapped his trip to Michigan where he saw Sabres prospects Owen Power and Erik Portillo. Brian shared what he saw in Rochester with some of the Amerks including Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn, JJ Peterka, & Mattias Samuelsson. The two also shared their Concert Superlatives including first, last, best, worst, loudest, most surprising, seen the most and next on tap. We wrapped up with the Three Stars of the Week - including as we approach Hockey Fights Cancer Night a star that was brightest of all.

Former Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast (2:30). He discussed returning to visit Buffalo, his newborn son, why he got into hunting, adjusting to bigger goalie equipment and his famous Mastercard commercial. He joined us for some ‘Dis or Dat’ questions including his toughest coach and favorite places on the road. Hasek also looked back at his first trip to the U.S., his top memories from the Olympics including winning the gold medal in Nagano, where his individual awards are located, his favorite goalie teammates and what’s next for him. Brian and Martin shared their Three Stars of the Week.

New Sabres forward Alex Tuch joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast (2:35). Tuch discussed finding out about the trade from Vegas to Buffalo, his excitement to connect with the local community & play closer to home near his family & friends, his experience participating in The 11 Day Power Play, and his non-profit organization The AT9 Foundation focusing on pediatric cancer & special needs. He also joined us for some ‘Dis or Dat’ questions including talking about sharing #89 with Alexander Mogilny & Steve Tasker, his favorite goals and his dog Teddy. We heard from Frozen 40 members Andrew Case (34:05), Morgan Haettich (40:45), and Matt English (48:00) leading up to playing in this year’s upcoming The 11 Day Power Play event at Buffalo RiverWorks.

In our first episode of The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Marty Biron take you on a journey to get to know Sabres head coach Don Granato on a more personal level. Granato discussed his time as a player, playing hockey in his family's basement growing up, his transition into coaching, writing letters to every NHL team as a kid and the importance of his hockey family. We also asked him a few 'Dis or Dat' questions and concluded with choices for the Three Stars of the Week.

Brian Duff and Marty Biron introduce what hockey fans can expect from the new weekly podcast The Instigators Overtime, including in-depth talk on the Sabres, NHL and much more.