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For this live episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad of Elite Prospects discuss the Buffalo Sabres first seven regular season games of the 2026-27 season, positives/negatives, what needs to improve the most, fan poll reactions, and more.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
What's Happened so far through 7 Games: 3:58
Latest Player/Injury Updates: 8:07
Ryan Johnson Trade to PIT: 11:24
Player Standouts so far: 15:40
Fan Poll Results/Goaltending Discussion: 42:32
The Road Ahead on the Schedule: 57:25

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For the Buffalo Sabres fifth game of the 2026-27 season, Brandon Caputo and Jonathon Howe record a postgame recap of the Buffalo Sabres take on a cross conference opponent in the Utah Mammoth, in their only trip to KeyBank Center this season.

Hear postgame comments from Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on how they need to get back in the win column after only one goal scored over their past two games.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Initial Reactions to Loss: 2:38
Lineup Discussion: 7:52
Lindy Ruff Postgame: 16:21
Game Stats: 35:53
Scoring Summary: 43:28
Fan Poll Reactions: 1:03:30
Stick-tap of the Game: 1:05:54

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For the Buffalo Sabres third game of the 2026-27 season, Brandon Caputo and Jonathon Howe record a postgame recap of the Buffalo Sabres as they take on a cross conference opponent in the Minnesota Wild, in their only trip to KeyBank Center this season; defeating them in come from behind fashion by a 3-2 score in Overtime. Hear postgame comments from Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Game Stats Takeaways: 5:53
HC Lindy Ruff's postgame thoughts:14:58
Fan Poll Results & Reaction: 29:05
Scoring Summary: 37:50
Stick-Tap Player of the Game: 1:02:40

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On this live episode, Brandon Caputo and Colin Ward react to Week 3 of the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League season, notable team/player performances, preview the Friday Night Faceoff spotlight game, and discuss a variety of trending league-wide topics. They will also welcome Oshawa Generals audio voice Jack Moore from the Generals Audio Broadcast to discuss a young Generals team and stories from his years on the road with Oshawa.

Segments
Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 5:25
Wolves, Bulldogs, Greyhounds are Top Dogs: 29:10
Power Rankings: 37:48
Chat w/ Oshawa Generals voice Jack Moore: 39:52
Performers of the Week/Stick Taps of the Week: 1:11:10
Friday Night Faceoff predictions OS @ GUE: 1:18:02

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For the Buffalo Sabres home opener for the 2026-27 season, Brandon Caputo and Zach Berta of The Hockey Writers record a postgame recap of the Buffalo Sabres in their second game and first on home ice as they welcome back former forward Jordan Greenway and Buffalo native Patrick Kane as they take on a cross conference opponent in the Chicago Blackhawks, in their only trip to KeyBank Center this season.

Hear postgame comments from Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on what they will need to clean up.

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For this live episode, Brandon Caputo and Austin Broad of Elite Prospects preview the Buffalo Sabres regular season opener tomorrow night in Columbus, takeaways from the preseason, injury concerns early on, where this team shakes up in a reloaded Atlantic Division, players of note to take bigger roles and have bigger production, bold takes for the season and more!

Segments
Intro: 0:00
Cap Update w/ Noah Ostlund extension: 5:53
Matt Grzelcyk depth signing: 13:23
Injury Update/Lines for Opening Night: 17:58
Fan Poll Reactions/Discussions: 32:15
Bold Predictions for the Sabres Season: 49:18
October Schedule Outlook: 1:07:10

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On this live episode, Brandon Caputo and Colin Ward react to Week 2 of the Ontario Hockey League season as many NHL affiliated players begin to filter back to their OHL clubs as rosters begin to look more like what to expect going forward, OHL headlines, players/teams on the rise, power rankings and also speak with long-time London Knights radio voice Mike Stubbs on the Knights heavy movement so far this season, in moving players for draft picks and getting commitments from a couple of first round NHL draft choice import players and their chances to compete with Memorial Cup host Guelph in the Midwest Division.

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OHL Headlines: 6:00
Road to 68-0: 32:07
LDN Knights Radio Voice Mike Stubbs: 44:28
Performers of the Week & Stick-Taps of the Week: 1:36:13
Friday Night Faceoff Preview: 1:49:13

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On this episode, Brandon Caputo and Colin Ward react to OHL Opening Week for the 2026-27 season, key storylines, top performers, and also speak with OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford on what he's looking forward to for the coming season and answers questions/concerns regarding hot topics around the league's growth and development going forward.

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Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines: 06:08
OHL Opening Week Takeaways & Suggestions: 23:28
Performers of the Week: 29:27
OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford: 39:35
Power Rankings Reaction: 1:07:30
Friday Night Faceoff Preview: 1:13:43

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For this live episode, Brandon Caputo and Jonathon Howe chat about the opening of Buffalo Sabres training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season. They will also hear and react to key comments from Head Coach Lindy Ruff and General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen's press conferences yesterday. How can the Sabres improve in key areas such as powerplay, faceoffs and not give up their identity as a hard working, competitive and structured team in order to not lack in other areas that made them so successful last season as Atlantic Division champions?

They will also discuss key roster/depth chart battles to watch at training camp and still the potential of a Connor Hellebuyck trade after he was suspended for not reporting to Winnipeg Jets training camp.

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Intro: 0:00
Ostlund Extension Thoughts: 07:24
Jiri Kulich Return to Play: 12:32
Injury Update & Training Camp Lines: 14:34
HC Lindy Ruff's Training Camp thoughts: 34:19
GM Jarmo Kelalainen's Opening remarks: 45:21

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On this season premiere episode, Brandon Caputo and Colin Ward discuss the outlook for the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League season, what teams and players should rise to the top, off-season league news, trades, signings, and more as the preseason comes to a close; looking ahead to the start of the regular season.

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Intro: 0:00
OHL Headlines/Trade Reactions: 06:04
Sudbury Wolves Emptying the Draft Cupboard: 40:25
Preseason Thoughts and Takeaways: 51:30
OHL Preseason Media Poll Selections: 56:00

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