Chad DeDominicis joins the show to deep dive the Buffalo Sabres rebuilding in perpetuity. We discuss all of the instability and turnover the organization has gone through over the past decade, how much of the blame should go the ownership's way, and how much Taylor Hall will be able to help Jack Eichel moving forward. Topics include:

2:30 The Sabres playoff drought
8:00 Tim Murray's 'Process'
17:00 The role the Pegulas have played
23:00 Jason Botterill's last stand
33:00 Rasmus Ristolainen's trade window
44:00 The fit for both Hall and the Sabres
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Episode 368: Rebuilding the Sabres

A hockey podcast hosted by Dimitri Filipovic that has been regressing to the mean since 2015.

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Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to break down what they saw from Game 1 of Canucks vs. Oilers, and the matchups that’ll determine how the rest of the series plays out.

The Key Matchups in the Canucks vs. Oilers Series

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Kevin Woodley to talk about Jeremy Swayman’s start to the postseason, Igor Shesterkin’s success vs. the Hurricanes, and the impact that team’s passing up potential shot volume for specific scoring chances is having on goalies

Swayman, Shesterkin, and Goalies in the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Jack Han to help preview every round two matchup. They look at the strengths, weaknesses, exploitable tactics, and things to watch for in every series.

Previewing Round 2 of the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to talk about the Leafs forcing Game 7, how Jim Montgomery and the Bruins are handling it, the shots on goal vs. scoring chance paradigm shift in the playoffs this year, how the Stars are using young players, and Rod Brind'Amour's contract status.

Shots vs. Scoring Chances, and Coaching in the Playoffs

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by David Castillo to break down the first five games the Stars and Golden Knights have played against each other. They look at how Dallas has been able to fight back in the series after going down 2-0, the massive contributions they've gotten from Wyatt Johnston and Logan Stankoven, and the factors that'll play a deciding role in who ultimately wins.

Episode 368: Rebuilding the Sabres

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