Sabres Live Overtime

Pegula Sports and Entertainment social media strategist Kelsey Sweet joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron for the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. She recapped the Sabres win over Vegas from a social media perspective. Sweet explained more details on what her job in social media with PSE entails, how it has evolved, which influencers have been fun to work with, pandemic changes, and some of her top moments with the Bills, Sabres and Bandits. We concluded with her Three Must Follows for social media.

Sabres Hall of Famer Craig Ramsay joined us for the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast. Ramsay discussed recently leading Slovakia’s men’s hockey team to the bronze medal at the 2022 Winter Olympics as the team’s head coach. He explained the joy in returning to Slovakia, how his connection to former Sabre Miroslav Satan helped lead him to coach the team, the quarterfinal win over the U.S., the impact of the team’s performance and his Olympic experience. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week with a Slovak connection.

The Athletic NHL writer Scott Wheeler joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast. Wheeler explained why he’s ranked the Sabres prospect pool as the best in the NHL thanks to a number of top-end talents. We examined his thoughts on some of the players ranked in the top 10 including Owen Power, Peyton Krebs, Jack Quinn, Devon Levi, JJ Peterka, Isak Rosen, Ryan Johnson, Erik Portillo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and more. Duffer and Marty shared their latest Three Stars of the Week with a Sabres prospects theme.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, NHL Senior Executive Vice President/Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron. He discussed the details in planning the recent All-Star festivities in Las Vegas and what fans can expect for the upcoming Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic between the Sabres and Maple Leafs in Hamilton, Ontario. Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week for their favorite league events.

Sabres prospect/Amerks forward Brandon Biro joined Brian Duff and Martin Biron on The Instigators Overtime podcast. He discussed his production in Rochester, playing at Penn State & his college experience, competing with his brother growing up, his experience on Buffalo’s taxi squad and his hockey career so far. He answered a few ‘Dis or Dat’ questions and Duffer and Marty shared their latest Three Stars of the Week.

Hockey journalist Scott Burnside joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron for The Instigators Overtime podcast this week. The DailyFaceoff.com contributor and former writer for ESPN/The Athletic discusses the best NHL events he’s covered and some of the top hockey stories right now. We examine which teams are the favorites and who is the biggest surprise. We look at coverage of NHL All-Star Weekend and Duffer and Marty share their latest Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Martin Biron are joined by Cincinnati Cyclones head coach Jason Payne. The former 14-year pro hockey player detailed the many challenges of navigating this ECHL season with COVID-19, injuries and callups. He explained what it means to him to be part of the Sabres organization and participate in Sabres training camp. He also reflected on his personal journey in the game of hockey and how he uses that to relate to today’s generation of players. Payne discussed how he broke into coaching after playing, what kept him going and his passion for the game. He also talked about social media in hockey and his friendship with analyst Kevin Weekes. Finally, Duffer and Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week including a few from an upcoming Sabres opponent along with those featuring the letter J.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster & two-time Olympic gold medalist Cassie Campbell-Pascall joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron. Cassie described how the recent all-female ESPN broadcast came together. She shared her thoughts on the cancellation of the U18 women’s world championships, Team Canada’s preparations for the upcoming Olympics and the overall state of women’s hockey. Cassie talked about where she sees her future in the game and whether that includes working for an NHL team. She discussed the connections her husband Brad has to the Sabres and Marty. We closed with some ‘Dis or Dat’ questions and Duffer & Marty shared their Three Stars of the Week, including a few from the NFL.

Sabres associate GM Jason Karmanos joins Brian Duff and Martin Biron on this week’s The Instigators Overtime podcast. Karmanos discusses his schedule, the team’s drafting and developing of players, the roster challenges with the Sabres & Amerks of dealing with COVID-19, building the Sabres analytics department and the prospects to debut with the team so far. Marty and Duffer also share their Three Stars of the Week.

On the latest The Instigators Overtime podcast, Brian Duff and Martin Biron talk with Sabres 2020 second round pick/Amerks forward JJ Peterka. He discussed playing in his first NHL game in front of his parents, his recent success being named AHL Player of the Week, where his personality comes from, growing up playing hockey in Germany, his confidence and the development of his game across many levels. Peterka also talked about seeing the Sabres trade up to draft him, some German teammates with Sabres connections, his holiday trip to New York City and his favorite foods. We wrapped up with the Three Stars of the Week sticking with a German theme.