The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and it wasn't without some fireworks. We run through some of the biggest trades of the 2021 deadline and take an in-depth look at the work Kevyn Adams and the Sabres did at the trade table.

The deadline is right around the corner and the Sabres hold perhaps the most valuable chip at the table. We break down the trade that sent Kyle Palmieri to the Islanders and how it could affect the market for the Sabres and Taylor Hall. We run down the other potential rentals the Sabres may sell ahead of Monday's deadline and add in a couple potential additions should some of these larger moves get made.

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This week we discuss some of the rumors swirling about Buffalo’s front office and how the various names connected to the Sabres could affect their future. We touch on the trade that sent Eric Staal to the Montreal Canadiens and the potential positive impact of the return. We wrap up the show analyzing some college free agents who could help in goal.

 

 

The Hockey News link on draft lottery changes:https://www.si.com/hockey/news/which-recent-nhl-draft-lottery-outcomes-led-to-the-new-rule-changes

 

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Some late breaking news hit the wire before we recorded this week, as Sabres interim head coach Don Granato and interim assistant coach Matt Ellis each entered COVID protocols ahead of Thursday's game in Pittsburgh. We discuss just how insanely ridiculous this season has been for the Sabres before diving into the latest NHL controversy with referee Tim Peel. We also discuss the changes to the NHL draft lottery and even touch on the trade that sent Jonas Johansson to Colorado.

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Ralph Krueger's seat keeps heating up and we dive in on a host of topics as we await what seems like the inevitable decision to fire the Sabres coach. On the docket this week is a discussion over some of the notes included in 31 Thoughts on Buffalo's thin scouting staff and the potential pitfalls that brings.

We also spend time discussing the young players the Sabres regularly leave in the minors without truly evaluating them at the NHL level. We touch on the likes of CJ Smith, Arttu Ruotsalainen and others who can't seem to break into the lineup for the necessary amount of time to prove whether or not they're NHL players.

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The NHL's 17-year absence from ESPN will come to an end this fall as the league and The Worldwide Leader will start a new seven-year partnership. The implications of the new TV deal are huge for the league as they return to the number one sports network in the United States with an agreement that carries a huge streaming package.

This week's show hits on all the key factors of the ESPN deal, including the potential on-air talent, what it means to be carried on ESPN and how the streaming aspect is a new frontier for one of North America's Big Four.

We also discuss the latest dram surrounding Ralph Krueger and the Sabres' coaching position. That includes rumors hinting at Nate Leaman being a target and what exactly Bruce Boudreau said on the radio Wednesday afternoon.

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The Sabres spiral has continued and with each loss, Ralph Krueger's seat appears to get hotter. We talk about the strange decisions made by Krueger on and off the ice along with some of the other news surrounding the team from the past week.

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The Sabres bounced back on Tuesday night with a 4-1 win over the Devils. We offer up some positive thoughts on the win after running through some of the other issues that have plagued the Sabres the last two weeks. Whether bad injury luck, bad shooting luck or just garden variety bad play, the Sabres are slipping from the playoff conversation once again.

 

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Joe Yerdon joins the show to talk about the Sabres' woeful shooting percentage and the effect it has had on their season thus far. We go into a somewhat philosophical debate over what options will be on the table for the Sabres should yet another season go off the rails after so many previous failures.

 

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There's been a pile of stories in the hockey world as Brian Burke and Ron Hextall were hired by the Pittsburgh Penguins, there are hot seats everywhere in Vancouver and John Tortorella is back in the spotlight. We discuss the outlook for Hextall and Burke in Pittsburgh; specifically the job that faces them in keeping the Penguins' Cup window open. In addition, we look at the struggles of the Canucks and the massively weak North Division. We close with a discussion on the Sabres' postponements and what sort of effect it may have on the season.

 

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