Sabres Live Overtime

On the latest Sabres Live Overtime Duffer and Marty discussed the Buffalo Sabres concluding their preseason schedule and setting their roster for the start of the regular season this week. They also discussed the leadership groups of the Sabres and the Rochester Americans: Kyle Okposo being named captain, Zemgus Girgensons and Rasmus Dahlin named alternate captains, and Michael Mersch settling a score. Who might be the next Sabres captain after Kyle Okposo? How confident are Duffer and Marty in Eric Comrie after a tough preseason? Was Ukko-Pekka Luukonen's performance the biggest surprise during Sabres training camp? What is Ilya lyubushkin's role with the Sabres this season? Is Dylan Cozens in line for a breakout season? Plus a tough week of headlines from around the hockey world and the weekend of George?

Marty and Duffer react to roster moves after the Sabres preseason win over Pittsburgh

Brian Duff and Martin Biron analyzed the Sabres preseason opening win in Washington on the latest Sabres Live Overtime podcast. The game featured a very young roster and a top line of Quinn-Cozens-Peterka. We discussed is having Cozens at center telling for the Sabres plans this season, Don Granato's assessment of Jack Quinn, and the return of Lawrence Pilut. The pair examined what they saw from Tyson Kozak, Jiri Kulich, Matt Savoie and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Finally Duffer and Marty awarded their Three Stars of the weekend.

Former Sabres GM/forward Gerry Meehan joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron to look back at the 30 year anniversary of the trade that brought Hall of Fame goalie Dominik Hasek to Buffalo. Meehan recalls how the trade went down and why he was confident his bet in Hasek would pay off. He shared many great stories from his hockey career including the May Day game, Rick Jeanneret and his thoughts on analytics. Finally everyone shared their three favorite goalies of all time.

Colorado Avalanche pro scout and former Sabres forward Terry Martin joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron on the latest episode of Sabres Live Overtime. He discusses what it feels like to recently be a part of a Stanley Cup winning team after chasing one for 47 years, how he ended up in Colorado and how he became a scout after being an assistant coach after his playing career ended. Martin talks about the players that stood out to him this season, which player he’s most proud of bringing onboard, his time in Buffalo, some great characters he’s dealt with in hockey, and who he’s learned the most from. Marty also asked him some “Dis or Dat” questions.

Andrew Poturalski joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron for a bonus episode of The Instigators Overtime podcast. The Williamsville, NY native discussed recently captaining the Chicago Wolves to a Calder Cup championship and what Chicago is like as an AHL city. He describes his experience playing with the Carolina Hurricanes during the season, what continues to fuel his dream of being an NHL player and how he’s working hard to make that dream a reality. Poturalski looks at some of his career mentors, growing up a Sabres fan, his experience at Sabres development camp in 2015 and what he will be looking for in his next contract. He describes some relationships with teammates, what Alex Lyon was doing in the team photo and answered a few rapid fire questions about playing golf. Brian and Martin wrapped the pod discussing three sports they always wanted to play more of.

Kris Baker joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast to get ready for the upcoming NHL Draft. Baker discussed how he tracks prospects around the hockey world, the Sabres plan in goal, where Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen fits in and whether it is a good strategy to draft a goalie every year. We analyzed what do the Sabres need to add to their organizational depth and would they consider trading up? Where do you start to take chances in the draft and how do you find the next Cale Makar? Baker explains what he’s seen from Sabres 2021 draft pick Olivier Nadeau at the Memorial Cup. Finally we look at three names he has as strong possibilities for the Sabres to potentially select at picks #9, #16, and #28 overall.

Brian Duff and Marty Biron share their top five most wanted players for the Sabres that could be acquired via trade on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. We discuss some possible blockbuster deals, some potential options for goalies, right-handed defensemen, and added size in the lineup. Plus one that got Duffer right up out of his chair to walk away!

Rochester Americans assistant coach Michael Peca joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. Peca shared his biggest takeaways from the end of the Amerks season, discussed the growth of forwards JJ Peterka (3:40) & Jack Quinn (10:20) and their relationship with one another. The former Sabres captain/Selke Trophy winner talked about working with Peyton Krebs and the math & science that goes into winning faceoffs. He also shared what he’s seen from Dylan Cozens (25:30), Rasmus Asplund (26:45) and how Arttu Ruotsalainen can take his game to the next level (28:15). Peca shared the biggest hit he ever delivered, his thoughts on more Amerks players who may help the Sabres and where he sees his own future in hockey. The guys wrapped up the conversation with three shoutouts to Amerks players who were a part of the team’s success.

Sabres development coach Dan Girardi joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. They discussed Girardi’s top moments & stories from his NHL career as a defenseman, some of his tips for staying in the lineup, and the improvement & development he’s seen while coaching the Sabres young defensemen - including Rasmus Dahlin (28:35) & Owen Power (35:00). He answered a few ‘Dis or Dat’ questions plus Duffer & Marty shared some of their choices for unheralded defensemen from the NHL playoffs.