Locked On Sabres - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Sabres

After weekend rumors about Casey Mittelstadt on the trade market, Sneaky Joe talks what he's heard about Mittelstadt, and finds curious that Mittelstadt says he hasn't been approached about a contract extension.

If the Sabres aren't talking contract, are they willing to move Mittelstadt? Joe goes through the options, including a far out there idea where the Sabres copy the Jack Eichel trade, in acquiring Karill Kaprizov from Minnesota.

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The Sabres have scored way fewer goals this season than last season, thanks in large part to their top two centermen, Tage Thompson and Dylan Cozens, taking massive steps back. What explains the two being on pace for less than half the goals that they did last season? Sneaky Joe looks into why Tage's problem is on the powerplay and Cozens' problem is at 5-on-5.

Also, how much of the blame should go to Don Granato for his top two centers not being able to score?

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With Sabres-Blackhawks getting delayed until Thursday, Sneaky Joe is ready to talk trade, specifically Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Joe goes through why Andersson could become available, what type of player he is, how good he is, what the contract situation is like, and what it would cost to get him. Should Mattias Samuelsson be a trade chip worth offering?

Plus, Tyler Ennis retires from pro hockey, and a new daily feature 'Droughtology'!

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Sabres prospects have played great this season both at the NHL level and at the World Juinors. Hadi Kalakeche from Locked On NHL Prospects joins Sneaky Joe on Zach Benson's development, Noah Ostlund breaking out at the World Juniors, and Jiri Kulich leading the tourney in points.

Plus, how all the other top Sabre prospects have performed.

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Sabres fans were sent home happy on Monday afternoon, thanks to a UPL shutout against the San Jose Sharks. Sneaky Joe talks Luukkonen's elite play as of late, Casey Mittelstadt's great game, and a sneaky good game from Rasmus Dahlin.

Plus, where we're at in this homestand, the standings, and a former Sabre is lighting the league on fire.

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It's now or never for the Sabres as they enter a six-game homestand that features five of six matchups against team's not in a playoff spot, including Tuesday night's opponent the Seattle Kraken!

Plus, a look back at the Sabres win in Pittsburgh, and a look at the standings.

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The Sabres went into Montreal and got two elite performances by their goaltender and best goal scorer in Devon Levi and Jeff Skinner. Sneaky Joe recaps a 6-1 win that hopefully launches a Sabres win streak.

Plus, Henri Jokiharju with a strong performance and Tage Thompson continues to heat up.

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Several Sabres prospects are playing great at the World Juniors, but it's a coming out party for Sabres 2022 1st round pick Noah Östlund. Sneaky Joe talks what he's seen from Östlund and what type of player he's showing to be.

Plus, a preview of Sabres vs. Canadiens, where the Sabres are a surprise road favorite. Sneaky Joe loves a same game parlay that includes Jeff Skinner, who's had a lot of recent success against the Habs.

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What is wrong with the Sabres top pairing of Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson? How much worse have the two been than they were last season? And is it time to split them up? Sneaky Joe does a deep dive on both players and their numbers together.

Plus, which Sabre deserves to be the team's representative at the NHL All-Star game?

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To the surprise of no one, the Sabres had two games this weekend and split them, with a win over Columbus at home, and a bad loss to Ottawa on the road. Sneaky Joe recaps both games, wonders if Dahlin-Samuelsson are at a crisis point, and goes through takes and questions from our listeners.

Plus, how historic is the Sabres inability to put a wins streak together?

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