On today's episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by hockey writer and sports media personality Joe Yerdon for a conversation covering everything going on with the Buffalo Sabres over the past week through the first day of free agency, including the addition of a goaltender and extension of a talented forward.

Sabres fans, the ones who haven't bailed on team completely are mostly irate and deservedly so. Joe has thoughts on everything that's happened to the team, what's going on now and what he forecasts between now and the start of the regular season in October including Ryan McLeod getting rewarded with a new four-year deal, Alex Lyon joining the goaltending group, the trade last week of JJ Peterka and tons more.

He also deals with a very angry Patrick, who has several Sabres related tangents to get off his chest, including the reported dismissal of a TV producer because the team broadcast has been considered "too critical" by higher ups in the organization as well as certain people in the sports media regularly talking down to frustrated fans, which sets Patrick off even farther. That and much more.

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Major props to Talking Buffalo sponsor, Sonny Red’s at 1841 Abbott Road in Lackawanna, just minutes from Highmark Stadium. We consider them THE most underrated spot for wings, pizza and other great food in Western New York plus it’s a great place to drink and have a great time. Also big thanks to Imperial Pizza and their two locations (1035 Abbott Road and 1655 Main Street), home of not only great pizza and tons of other delicious eats but also the best everyday lunch special in town.

Special thanks to local Buffalo band, Orange Zest for allowing us to use their awesome single, “Old Friends” as the new official intro music for Talking Buffalo.

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