Straight Up Sabres

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode recorded ahead of the Sabres loss vs the Penguins, we discuss the Sabres winning 4 of 5 after their win over the Hurricanes, their struggles on the road ahead of a pivotal end to 2025 where they play 13 of 18 on the road, UPL's recent run of play, preview the back-to-back starting with Friday's game vs New Jersey, take a look around the league, and more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres brutal loss to the Flames after their big win against Edmonton on Monday, Tage, Samuelsson, & Lindy's post-game comments, injuries, where the blame lies, whether the real Sabres are the team we saw against Edmonton or Calgary, and more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres losing three straight and having one win in their last seven games. We dive into the injuries that have been plaguing the team, why their struggles go much deeper than the players their missing, and how the front office and ownership bear the blame.

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres loss to the Mammoth, their overtime woes losing 4 of their last 5 in OT, Greenway's disappointing return to the lineup, encouraging play from Ostlund, Rosen, and Kozak, the upcoming schedule, and more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres picking up points in four straight games, the home & home vs the Leafs, the overtime goal in the loss vs Columbus, who was at fault, Kesselring's debut, Samuelsson, the top-six's surge, Ostlund, and more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres righting the ship as of late winning 3 of their last four, including our thoughts on the games against Ottawa, Florida, Montreal, and Detroit. We dive into performances thus far by Josh Doan, Zach Benson, Colton Ellis, and Jack Quinn, needing more from Tage and Dahlin, and the home and home against Toronto this weekend.

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the disastrous start to the Sabres' season, including the three losses, their 0-11 powerplay, the Norris injury, other injury updates, where the blame should fall, coaching shortcomings, organizational mismanagement, and ownership issues.

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we preview the Sabres home opener against the Rangers, including the latest injury and roster transactions, the opening night lineup by position group, our top storylines for the start of the season, and close the episode by giving our league-wide standings predictions.

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we describe our thoughts on each team in the NHL with a movie quote or song lyric. Taylor tackles the Eastern Conference with movie quotes while Brendan matches the Western Conference teams with a song lyric.

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network!

On today's episode, we discuss the start of the Sabres preseason, the impressive starts for Mrtka & Helenius, the latest on Alex Tuch's contract extension talks, and close by sharing thoughts and well-wishes for Rasmus Dahlin's fiancée Carolina.

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

This show is sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).