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

In this episode, the guys break down the Buffalo Sabres making their first move of the offseason: trading Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks.

They also touch on Bowen Byram trade rumors, potential trade options, and they give some predictions about the Sabres’ offseason.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) MICHAEL KESSELRING TRADED TO SAN JOSE

(36:44) Bowen Byram on the trade market?

(1:05:29) Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy

(1:08:03) Sabres announce home jersey sponsor

(1:11:07) Vinny Propsal to St. Louis, Nikita Novikov to KHL?

(1:15:41) Sabres Offseason Preview/Predictions

(1:58:03) Closing

In this episode, the guys give their thoughts on Lindy Ruff losing the Jack Adams award to Jon Cooper, whether the Buffalo Sabres should trade for Dylan Larkin, review their pre-season hot takes from October, and even give out some TSR-specific awards.

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Draft Combine Week

(7:47) Lindy Ruff snubbed from Jack Adams Award

(33:38) Dahlin/McLeod/Tuch get some voting love

(38:43) Should the Sabres trade for Dylan Larkin?

(54:52) What would a Matthew Knies trade have looked like?

(1:01:58) Reviewing pre-season hot takes

(1:29:18) TSR Awards

(1:36:56) Inaugural Kowalski of the Year Award

(1:47:38) Closing Thoughts

In this episode, the guys discuss Konsta Helenius scoring the golden goal at the IIHF World Championships for Team Finland, the Stanley Cup Final, and their Buffalo Sabres player grades for the 2025-26 season!

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) Konsta Helenius Golden Goal!

(14:31) Stanley Cup Final is set

(16:55) Would the Sabres have fared better against Carolina?

(29:29) Stanley Cup Predictions

(42:18) Sabres Player Grades

(44:12) Tage Thompson

(49:46) Rasmus Dahlin

(52:33) Alex Tuch

(55:49) Ryan McLeod

(59:41) Josh Doan

(1:00:22) Jack Quinn

(1:04:20) Jason Zucker

(1:07:52) Zach Benson

(1:10:44) Bowen Byram

(1:12:30) Mattias Samuelsson

(1:14:09) Peyton Krebs

(1:16:33) Josh Norris

(1:22:24) Owen Power

(1:25:42) Noah Östlund

(1:27:58) Beck Malenstyn

(1:28:35) Conor Timmins

(1:31:09) Tyson Kozak

(1:32:20) Sam Carrick

(1:08:32) Zach Metsa

(1:36:29) Jordan Greenway

(1:38:43) Jiri Kulich

(1:39:07) Logan Stanley

(1:41:57) Konsta Helenius

(1:44:58) Josh Dunne

(1:45:57) Michael Kesselring

(1:48:04) Alex Lyon

(1:50:04) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

(1:52:13) Colten Ellis

(1:53:09) Lindy Ruff

(1:57:00) Coaching Staff

(1:59:40) Jarmo Kekäläinen

(2:04:09) Kevyn Adams

(2:12:22) Closing