The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys preview a Detroit Red Wings team caught in the middle of hiring a new GM, attempting to trade their captain Dylan Larkin, and attempting to break the longest active playoff drought in the NHL.

(0:00) Intro

(11:47) Key Adds/Losses

(18:17) Key Storylines

(28:16) Lineup Comparison

(41:14) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss EVERYTHING surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request. They touch on the Sabres’ chances, who else could be involved, what a package could look like, and more!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Connor Hellebuyck goes public with his trade request

(14:04) Do they finally land the “big fish”?

(27:07) Who else could trade for Hellebuyck?

(36:46) What does a package even look like now?

(46:28) Jonah’s three mock trades

(55:52) Fan-submitted mock trades

(1:08:07) Hellebuyck’s playoff track record

(1:16:40) How does this end?

(1:23:57) JP reviews Bills Stadium Tendies

(1:30:47) KeyBank Center renovations underway?

(1:33:02) Closing

In this week's installment of Sabres vs the Atlantic, the guys preview a Florida Panthers team looking to rebound after an injury-riddled 2025-26 season.

(0:00) Intro

(7:49) Key Adds/Losses

(16:13) Key Storylines

(29:24) Lineup Comparison

(39:59) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres for the first time since early July! They touch on some news that has happened over the past month, their feelings about the roster/season at this point in time, Zach Benson’s weird U23 ranking, and more! 

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Hockey is approaching

(2:32) Patrick Kane chooses Chicago

(9:27) Turdburger vs Nickel City Jerseys

(16:05) Big expectations for this year?

(19:07) Become a TSR Patron!

(24:45) Peyton Krebs Re-Signed

(36:22) Are satisfied with the Sabres offseason?

(1:01:42) Zach Benson’s U23 Ranking

(1:13:31) New Sabres jersey coming

(1:24:07) Christian’s Cafeteria: Bills Stadium Edition

(1:31:07) Closing

The first installment of the 2026 Atlantic Division preview series is here! As always, we work ourselves from the bottom to the top, so the Toronto Maple Leafs are up first.

(0:00) Intro

(7:30) Key Departures/Additions

(23:33) Key Storylines

(31:59) Lineup Comparison

(46:45) Closing

In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ offseason as the dog days of the summer start to begin. They touch on the Devon Levi trade, Olen Zellweger’s extension, how they feel about the Sabres’ overall offseason, and whether or not Patrick Kane will finally sign.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) What are the Anaheim Ducks doing?

(15:33) It’s been a great year

(18:00) A quiet Sabres free agency

(28:29) Devon Levi traded to Edmonton

(43:06) Olen Zellweger extension

(47:08) Rochester signings

(52:07) How do you feel about the Sabres’ offseason?

(1:12:48) Will Patrick Kane sign with the Sabres?

(1:28:49) Peyton Krebs files for arbitration

(1:31:59) Final Thoughts

In this episode, the guys break down a busy last couple of days for the Buffalo Sabres prior to free agency. They discuss a questionable hire for the organization, the Connor Hellebuyck rumors, Beck Malenstyn extending, and give a quick preview of NHL Free Agency!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Weird couple of days for the Sabres

(10:23) Sabres announce new hires/promotions

(16:03) Milan Lucic is a pro scout… for the Sabres

(26:48) Connor Hellebuyck

(59:45) Beck Malenstyn extends

(1:26:10) Peyton Krebs remains an RFA

(1:31:40) Patrick Kane? // Free Agency

(1:38:58) What is next year shaping up to be?

(1:50:34) Closing

In this episode, Jonah and JP recap a busy few days for the Sabres. They revisit the Bowen Byram trade before discussing the Alex Tuch sign & trade, Olen Zellweger trade, the Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov draft picks, Connor Hellebuyck & Vincent Trocheck trade rumors, and more! 

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Revisiting the Bowen Byram trade

(21:35) Alex Tuch sign & trade

(35:26) Zach Benson extension

(45:56) Olen Zellweger trade

(1:07:27) Daxon Rudolph

(1:21:46) Ilia Morozov

(1:28:22) Connor Hellebuyck rumors

(1:43:05) Vincent Trocheck rumors

(1:51:49) Matthew Knies

(1:54:14) Calgary Flames?

(1:55:23) Jason Robertson?

(2:00:04) Krebs/Malenstyn

(2:06:46) Kevyn Adams joining Boston Bruins’ front office

(2:08:48) Jarmo Kekäläinen gets GM of the Year vote

(2:10:48) JJ Peterka traded to Boston

(2:18:09) Outdoor game coming?

(2:21:09) NHL Draft presentation thoughts

(2:28:43) Final Thoughts

In this episode, the guys give the live reactions to Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for a HAUL.

LET JARMO COOK!

In this episode, the guys react to the big NHL news over the weekend: Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers. They also touch base on some Sabres news before jumping into the mailbag portion of the episode.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida

(19:45) Would Tage Thompson have asked for a trade?

(31:49) Are the Panthers going to win the Atlantic in 2027?

(42:20) Bowen Byram rumors continue

(49:37) How should the Sabres continue to build their roster?

(1:03:13) Zach Benson extension is close

(1:05:56) Mailbag

(1:56:21) Closing Thoughts