Sabres Live Overtime

NHL Network/NESN analyst Billy Jaffe joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. They discussed their history working with one another including some legendary pickup hoops games. Jaffe conducted his Bruins exit interview (11:30) with the guys including discussion of Patrice Bergeron’s decision (13:00) and an examination of the future of the Atlantic Division (15:00). Could the Sabres take the next step to contend (16:45)? What happens next in Toronto (19:30)? Who are the available goalies this summer and could Linus Ullmark be moved (21:00)? Who stays and who goes in Pittsburgh (26:30)? Will the Red Wings be adding this summer (31:00)? What happens in Minnesota with Kevin Fiala (37:00)? Billy, Duffer and Marty each identify a few people that made an impact on their broadcasting careers.

ESPN NHL reporter/writer Emily Kaplan joined Brian Duff and Marty Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. She described what it’s been like covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far including her crazy travel schedule and some her favorite stories that have emerged. Kaplan discussed her career, the changes with ESPN’s new broadcast rights deal, being between the benches, what it’s like working with colleagues like Ray Ferraro and her favorite drink. She also previewed three big offseason storylines to watch and some upcoming stories for ESPN.

Brian Duff and Marty Biron are joined by SkateSkins owner Matt Keeler on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. He explains where he got the idea for SkateSkins - a customizable accessory designed to fit all makes and models of hockey skates. Keeler describes how he got connected with Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, produced the Rick Jeanneret themed SkateSkins, and the thrill it was seeing Dahlin and other Sabres wearing them during warmups on the night of RJ's last call. He tells us how he started the business and some of the biggest challenges he faced.

Brian Duff and Martin Biron discuss the leftover hockey stories from the weekend on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast doggy bag edition. They examined what the future could hold for the Sabres & defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, looked ahead to Rick Jeanneret’s “Last Call” game, examined the outlook for the Amerks playoff hopes and the NHL playoff picture entering the final week of the regular season.

Sabres television producer Joe Pinter joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. He shared some of his favorite memories and calls from working with Sabres play-by-play announcer Rick Jeanneret over the years and a few behind-the-scenes stories. Duffer and Marty shared their latest Three Stars.

Sabres Director of Amateur Scouting Jerry Forton joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. He discussed the process of scouting defenseman Owen Power leading up to the Sabres selecting him #1 overall in 2021 & making his NHL debut, how the scouting process has evolved and what he’s seen from Sabres 2021 first round pick Isak Rosén. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars.

Brian Duff and Martin Biron chew on all of the juiciest leftover hockey stories from the weekend on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. We discussed the latest from the NHL, Sabres, Amerks, and what’s ahead for Sabres goalie prospects Erik Portillo & Devon Levi.

Joywave lead singer Daniel Armbruster joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron on the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. He discussed growing up as a Sabres/hockey fan, Joywave’s upcoming tour stops in Buffalo & his hometown of Rochester, the process of creating new music and life in the music industry. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week.

Bandits GM/assistant coach Steve Dietrich joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast. The two-time National Lacrosse League General Manager of the Year discussed the team’s great start to the season so far, constructing the roster, playing in front of the fans in Banditland, his NLL Hall of Fame career as a goalie spanning 18 seasons including winning the league’s MVP award, how he got the nickname “Chugger”, growing the game of lacrosse and answered some rapid fire questions. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week covering the Bandits and NHL trade deadline.

Sabres head coach Don Granato joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron for the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. Granato discussed the Sabres win over the Maple Leafs in the Heritage Classic, including more on his sunglasses, the team’s ‘Flint Tropics’ pregame uniforms and building unity. We concluded with a look back at the Sabres win over Vegas in Jack Eichel’s return and shared the Three Stars of the Week.