On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Chris Ostrander (Two in the Box) for live instant reactions just minutes following the conclusion of the Buffalo Sabres regular season opening shutout against the New York Rangers, 4-0 in a game made even worse by a potential significant injury to one of their best players.  i

The Sabres are desperately trying to put an end to their historic 14-year NHL playoff drought. Things got off to a very ominous start after getting shutout on their home ice in a game they had to play without Owen Power (illness) and Zack Benson (face injury). Star center Josh Norris who unfortunately has had his career marred by injuries, left in the third period with an "upper body" injury sustained on a faceoff and didn't return. The guys have plenty to say about this season debut stinker that saw very few bright spots beyond goaltender Alex Lyon and new forward Josh Doan. In fact, it took Chris just one game to get (very) down on forward Jack Quinn, who often looked aimless out there. They also talk about a lack of energy at the Key Bank Center, both from the skaters to the crowd in attendance.

Also, the Bills are in preparation for a Monday night game in Atlanta against the Falcons before hitting their bye week. The guys talk about some of the injuries, the lack of real help from the past two rookie classes to this point and what Brandon Beane may do at cornerback if anything before the NFL trade deadline. That and plenty more.

Be sure to follow Chris on X at @2ITB_Buffalo and check out the Two in the Box blog in addition to the Instigator Podcast.

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