Bleav in Buffalo

To refer to the Bills as going through an offseason of change would be an understatement. From a new stadium to a new head coach, there's a lot to keep track of here in the month of May. One of the biggest areas of transition is on defense where for nine years, things were ultimately molded by former head coach Sean McDermott. With now head coach Joe Brady handling things on the offensive side, new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is leading a change of scheme on the defensive side. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana join with a look at where things stand, as Bills fans can begin to get a sense of what to expect.

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Adam and Sal talk about the ways in which they can already see a difference in this Bills team that is currently being coached by Joe Brady over last year's Sean McDermott team. They get into who has and hasn't shown up for Voluntary ota's and just general expectations for this year. Tune in to Bleav in Bills now to get all the latest in Buffalo Bills news from the insiders themselves!

(0:00 - 0:25) OTA Overview: Discussion regarding the start of voluntary OTA sessions and high team attendance.

(3:36 - 5:43) Josh Allen & DJ Moore: Analyzing the early chemistry and expectations for the new receiver.

(5:43 - 8:16) Keon Coleman: Evaluating his development, maturity, and the pressure following a tough rookie season.

(8:17 - 10:57) Skyler Bell: Assessing the rookie's potential impact and the intense competition for a roster spot.

(10:58 - 14:00) Terrell Bernard: Reviewing his health status and fit within the new Jim Leonard defensive scheme.

(14:01 - 18:23) Roster Updates: Updates on Dwayne Carter's weight gain and the status of players like Landon Jackson and Hoy.

(18:24 - 20:42) Sabres/Hockey Talk: Discussion concerning the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens playoff series.

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You can make a strong argument the Sabres are the team that should be facing Carolina in the Eastern Conference Finals. They were the better team as the series progressed against Montreal, but they of course lost to the Canadiens in overtime of game seven. As the Sabres clean out their lockers, they face a number of key decisions, but certainly look like contenders for years to come. Sabres reporter Paul Hamilton (WGRZ/WGR550) joined Sal and Adam for a postseason wrap-up edition.

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After falling behind 2-0 early, the Sabres outplayed the Canadiens for the vast majority of the remaining two and a half periods until it mattered most in overtime, and fell 3-2 in the seventh and deciding game of a wild second round series with Montreal. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana break things down, and also reflect and project on the tremendous progress the team and the organization made this season.

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After falling behind 3-1 early, the Sabres dominated the rest of the way with seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 win on the road against Montreal, and forcing a seventh and deciding game Monday night in Buffalo. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live on YouTube this morning breaking down the keys to Buffalo's success and how they might finally translate on home ice.

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Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana break down the Bills’ newly released 2026 schedule and why this season could be one of Buffalo’s toughest yet. The guys discuss the brutal early stretch, six primetime games, holiday matchups on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the biggest swing games that could define the AFC race. They also dive into the challenges of travel, rest advantages, playoff expectations, and whether the Bills are built to handle another demanding road to contention.

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The Sabres are in dire straits after a 6-3 loss Thursday night in game five against Montreal. They're down 3-2 in the series and hitting the road facing elimination in game six. Sean McDonough will call that game for ABC Saturday night, and possibly game seven back in Buffalo on Monday. He joined Adam and Sal to discuss the Sabres, the state of the series, and the challenges of calling these games that lead to accusations of favoritism.

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The Sabres have been a team that's shown the ability to respond all season long.

After two dominating performances from Montreal, the trend continued in game four.

Lindy Ruff made a change in goal, changes to his lineup, and changes on special teams paid off in a big way as Buffalo overcame a controversial goaltender interference call, and the Canadiens in a 3-2 win that evened the series at two games apiece.

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On this episode of the Bleav in Sabres podcast, Ryan Miller joins Adam Benigni to break down Buffalo’s playoff battle with Montreal, the team’s defensive struggles, power play inconsistencies, and the importance of responding in postseason hockey. Miller shares insight into the mindset of a playoff goaltender, discusses players like Tage Thompson and Zach Benson, and reflects on what it means to see playoff hockey back in Buffalo. He also opens up about life after retirement, his role with the Sharks organization, and staying connected to the game.

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The Canadiens more than dominated the Sabres in a 6-2 game three win Sunday night. The game might have been more lopsided that the score would indicate. The series has taken a decided turn in Montreal's favor with the Habs outscoring Buffalo 11-3 over the last two games in what is now a 2-1 series lead. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana share takes on all of it.

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