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Locked On Sabres podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Buffalo Sabres and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Joe DiBiase, the Locked On Sabres podcast provides your daily in-depth Sabres fix with expert opinions, film review, local analysis, and coverage of all things Sabres. The Locked On Sabres podcast is a must-listen as it takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops ...
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America's Worst Podcast for America's Worst Hockey Team - It Can't Get Any Worse
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The Sabres are looking to bounce back from their most embarrassing loss of the season and they'll have to do it without Rasmus Dahlin, who is dealing with a nagging back injury. If Dahlin is out long-term, Sneaky Joe argues they are going to need Owen Power to play amazing to suffice. Plus, why you could be feeling optimistic despite a horrific los…
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The Sabres find a way to blow a 4-0 lead to the Colorado Avalanche in one of the worst losses in franchise history. The Sabres looked fragile, panicky, and like a team that needs a shakeup. Sneaky Joe talks Sabres future, whether that be Kevyn Adams' job status, Rasmus Dahlin's happiness, or the roster being locked in for years. Support Us By Suppo…
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Casey Mittelstadt is back in Buffalo for the first time since being traded back in the spring for Bowen Byram. Looking back on the deal, did it end up working out for the Sabres? Would Sabres fans undo the deal if they could? Sneaky Joe evaluates Bo Byram's play this season and the need the Sabres still haven't filled since Mittelstadt vacated thei…
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The Sabres were shutout for the second time in three games over the weekend on Long Island, which continues a trend of the team not being able to score goals. Sneaky Joe breaks down the numbers on a team that is shooting a lot from distance, but not getting quality chances. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to…
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The Sabres are loaded at the center position, now that Tage Thompson is back from injury, but it looks like Jiri Kulich will remain one of the four down the middle. Sneaky Joe looks at Kulich's last week and why he's earned staying at center. Plus, a full preview of the game against Minnesota, which has the potential to be one of the best nights of…
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Rangers scorer Chris Kreider is reportedly available for trade and he seems to make a lot of sense for the Buffalo Sabres. How good is Kreider still? Is he the type of player the Sabres need? Sneaky Joe loves the idea and has a reasonable trade package he thinks could get the deal done. Plus, Tage Thompson is ready to return on Wednesday, finally! …
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The Sabres picked up six of six points on their West Coast trip, with comeback wins over the Ducks and Sharks over the weekend! Sneaky Joe breaks down both games and looks at Owen Power's season through 21 games, which looks more and more like a breakout season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://pri…
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The Sabres have the same record as the Anaheim Ducks, but Sneaky Joe believes they are the far better team going into Friday night's matchup, where the Sabres are the biggest road favorite they've been all season. We take a look at how huge it is that the Sabres will avoid Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal, an update on Tage Thompson, and why Joe wants to …
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The Sabres went to LA and left with a 1-0 victory thanks to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's best game of the season and yet another powerplay goal. Sneaky Joe takes a look at UPL's phenomenal game, where he allowed roughly 4 goals fewer than he should've. Plus, Jason Zucker's role in the Sabres powerplay resurgence Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ind…
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The Sabres are in LA ahead of a tough matchup with the Kings and it just got tougher as they're looking at no Tage Thompson or Alex Tuch for the game. Sneaky Joe looks through the crazy line combos Lindy Ruff has put together that includes Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich in very interesting spots. Plus, how good the Kings have been this season, and why …
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The NHL salary cap is about to go way way up this offseason and next year. If the cap balloons to $97M and then possibly as high as $112M, will the Sabres spend the extra cash on hand? Sneaky Joe talks internal cap questions, how much room will have to be dedicated to Peterka, Byram, Quinn, and Levi, and what types of trades they should make with e…
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The Sabres are getting Tage Thompson and UPL back as they head out to the West Coast. Sneaky Joe talks expectations and what the Sabres need, playing two very bad teams while they're in California. Plus, where we stand with Devon Levi now that he's back in Rochester, and what to expect from Isak Rosen as he's called up. Support Us By Supporting Our…
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The Sabres keep going back and forth this season, this time losing to the Flyers after beating the Blues. Sneaky Joe talks both games, including all that went wrong in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Is it time to send Devon Levi to Rochester? And why does Zach Benson continue to be on the wrong side of every call??? Support Us By Supporting Our Sp…
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The Sabres got lucky with Tage Thompson's injury status, but not so lucky with Mattias Samuelsson. With yet another injury, can the Sabres ever trust him to stay healthy? Plus, just how bad has Samuelsson been this season when he's been on the ice, and can they do anything to move on from him after the season if they want to? Support Us By Supporti…
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The Sabres could be without Tage Thompson going forward. If they are, Sneaky Joe has some lines he think would best replace him and his offense. Plus, a breakdown of just how good Tage has been to start this season, and whether he'll also make Team USA for the upcoming Four Nations tourney. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Mint Mobile To get …
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The Sabres lose their three-game win streak at home to the last place team in the NHL. Montreal brought their fans with them in a 7-5 win at KeyBank Center. Sneaky Joe goes through what went wrong, and has some harsh criticism for Rasmus Dahlin. Plus, how much trouble are the Sabres in if Tage Thompson is out long-term? Support Us By Supporting Our…
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The Sabres went into MSG and laid it on one of the best teams in the NHL, with a 6-1 win over the New York Rangers. Sneaky Joe breaks down all that went right for the Sabres in the big win. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play y…
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The Sabres were under pressure from fans and their head coach gong into Tuesday night's game against the Senators, and they absolutely answered the call with their best game of the year. Sneaky Joe breaks down their five goals, looks at great games by UPL, JJ Peterka, and Bo Byram. Plus, Lindy's decision to scratch Mattias Samuelsson and Henri Joki…
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Lindy Ruff when talking about his team's struggles is often mentioning their ability to score goals when getting chances. Sneaky Joe looks at the numbers on how many scoring chances the Sabres are generating, and if their finishing is their Achilles heel. Plus, a preview of Sabres and Senators on Tuesday night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors…
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The Sabres dropped two more games over the weekend to the Red Wings and the Islanders, putting their record at 4-7-1, their worst start to a season in seven years. Sneaky Joe looks at Mattias Samuelsson and Jack Quinn for letting down the Sabres, and picks apart the Sabres style. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or…
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The Sabres face the Islanders on Friday night, a team the Sabres need to be better than this season and going forward if they want to be a playoff team. Sneaky Joe looks at the Islanders season, which has featured a team playing pretty well, that doesn't have the talent to score goals and take advantage. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prize…
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Dylan Cozens is moving to the wing. At practice he was skating with Ryan McCleod and Jordan Greenway. Sneaky Joe breaks down why this is a good move for the short term, but begins big questions for the long term. If Dylan Cozens isn't going to be the Sabres 2nd line center of the future, who will be? Plus, our first power rankings of the season! Su…
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The Sabres played well against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, but a couple of mental errors cost them the game. Sneaky Joe breaks down what went wrong on the first three Panthers goals, including mistakes by their best players. Plus, Joe tries to find a way to split up Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn in the Sabres lineup. Support Us By Supporti…
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The Sabres have won three in a row and beat a team they're competing with in the Red Wings. How have they done it? Sneaky Joe talks the Tage Thompson line, which is playing like one of the best lines in hockey. Plus, a full breakdown of the Sabres win on Saturday, and a preview of Monday's matchup with the Panthers. Support Us By Supporting Our Spo…
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The Sabres are getting close to full health. When they do get there, who will come out of the lineup? Sneaky Joe explores the possibility of Jack Quinn, Peyton Krebs, Beck Malenstyn, and others being in the scratch rotation. Plus, the Sabres' Saturday opponent, Detroit, are on a winning streak. Joe gets into why he does not believe the Red Wings wi…
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The Sabres have won back-to-back games after a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars, that they almost blew at the end. Sneaky Joe focuses on Owen Power, who had a Victor Hedman-esque game, that resulted in three assists. Plus, Tage Thompson's great game, Dylan Cozens playing well despite still not scoring. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Sti…
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The Sabres kick off their four game homestand with a matchup against the Dallas Stars. Sneaky Joe talks matchup against an elite Stars team, including Jake Oettinger maybe being the best goalie in the NHL. Updates on Zach Benson, Jordan Greenway, and Nicholas Aube-Kubel. Plus, why are JJ Peterka's anytime goal odds so low? Support Us By Supporting …
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The Sabres get the win in Chicago, led by Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka. Sneaky Joe talks about the combo and why they might be good enough to carry the Sabres, offensively, this season. Plus, how many points do the Sabres need to get on their upcoming homestand? And how healthy is Rasmus Dahlin right now? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Inde…
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The Sabres lose in Columbus to the Blue Jackets furthering Sabre fan misery and leading to many already calling for someone to be fired. Sneaky Joe thinks there is a chance Terry Pegula could move on from Kevyn Adams during the season, but wonders what the plan afterwards would be. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app …
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Sneaky Joe takes a deep dive into what has happened with Dylan Cozens in the last twelve months, as he's gone from a dynamite second line center, to a player lost at sea in one year. What are the major differences between Cozens two years ago and Cozens in the last year? Plus, Jack Quinn coming out of the Sabres lineup for Jiri Kulich, and a previe…
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The Sabres had a 3-1 lead, and then a 5-4 lead late, and could not seal the deal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by who else by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Plus, we officially have a Dylan Cozens problem in Buffalo. And maybe a Jack Quinn problem too. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://priz…
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The Sabres have their first win of the season, but can they get a nice win streak going? Sneaky Joe looks at a big matchup in Pittsburgh, against the team Joe says will likely be in direct competition with the Sabres for a playoff spot all season. Plus, Jordan Greenway's strong start to the year, Lindy's powerplay philosophy, and a nice parlay idea…
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After two losses in Prague, the Sabres look to start their home schedule off on the right foot with a win over the LA Kings. Sneaky Joe previews the matchup, including both team's lineups, and why he doesn't expect a lot of goals in tonight's game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use…
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The Sabres are dealing with some injuries to Nicholas Aube-Kubel, Zach Benson, and JJ Peterka. Sneaky Joe connects some dots that could signal Peterka playing in the home opener on Thursday. Plus, the NHL opens in North America, and which Sabres could win an NHL award this season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametim…
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Through two games, you couldn't have imagined it going worse. The Sabres get beat for the second game in a row by the Devils, thoroughly. Sneaky Joe talks what went wrong on Saturday, but also on the positive end of things, how amazing Devon Levi looked. Plus, roster transactions, the Sabres lose James Reimer, and did Brendan Dillon deserve a suspe…
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The Sabres have the longest playoff drought in NHL history. Will this finally be the year that they break it? Sneaky Joe gives his predictions for who makes the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, and whether the Sabres are one of the eight teams. Also, who Joe picks to win the Stanley Cup, and individual award picks. Support Us By Supporting Our S…
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Sneaky Joe stats out each Buffalo Sabres player's stats for the 2024-25 season! Will Tage Thompson return to a 90+ point player? Can Dylan Cozens bounce back from a down season? How much higher can JJ Peterka, Bowen Byram, and many others go with their numbers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an acc…
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The Sabres wrapped up their preseason with another win, finishing 6-1 in preseason/exhibition games this September. Sneaky Joe has his takeaways on what the Sabres looked like style wise, and who stood out for both the NHL squad and the AHL squad in the preseason. Plus, big injuries for a team in the Atlantic Division. Support Us By Supporting Our …
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After a half decade-plus of trying and failing to crack the Top-4 of the NHL’s Atlantic Division, are one or more of the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings primed to finally get back to the playoffs? And are the Montreal Canadiens happy to chill out at the bottom of the standings for one more year? In this special Locked On NHL S…
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The Sabres open the season this week against the New Jersey Devils! Sneaky Joe talks where most projections slot the Sabres for the year and what we learned from them during the preseason. Plus, big news in the division, as negotiations between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman are getting ugly which could have big ramifications in the Atlantic Divisio…
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The Sabres have a new captain. Rasmus Dahlin will be wearing the 'C', going forward. Sneaky Joe talks Dahlin's development as a player and a leader over the last six years here in Buffalo, and who will join him as alternate captains. Plus, JJ Peterka's big day in Munich as the Sabres beat Red Bull Munich, and the Sabres B squad plays great in Ottaw…
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The Sabres are in Germany, ahead of Friday's exhibition with Red Bull Munich. Sneaky Joe gives the update on Rasmus Dahlin from practice, and JJ Peterka's experience being back home. Plus, the Sabres B squad beat the Penguins in the preseason, featuring great performances from Nikita Novikov and Anton Wahlberg. And a bunch of good mailbag questions…
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The Sabres dominate another preseason game, as they get ready to head to Europe. Zach Benson continues to impress, playing in the top-six, and Lindy Ruff has noticed. Plus, Joe looks through the 27 players on the new Sabres mural in front of the arena, and keep an eye on Konsta Helenius and Noah Ostlund. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gamet…
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Sneaky Joe dives in on JJ Peterka, who had a hat-trick on Saturday. Can Peterka become an all-star level player in the NHL? A look at his 5v5 numbers, and who he's playing with this season shows he has a 40+ goal season in him. Plus, should the Sabres pay Peterka now before he has a breakout season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime D…
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In their first preseason game, the Sabres were fast, physical, and managed to score SEVEN GOALS. Sneaky Joe talks first impressions of Lindy Ruff's system and style of play. There's no doubt the Sabres looked like they wanted to finish every check, despite it being preseason, and the Penguins did not take kindly to it. Plus, Zach Benson's performan…
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The Sabres had their first practice of the season on Wednesday and immediately lost Rasmus Dahlin to injury. Sneaky Joe has the update on Dahlin's status, what we heard from Kevyn Adams before camp, and Lindy Ruff's first line combinations of the season. Also, what we learned about who Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's backup will be on day one. Support Us By…
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Sneaky Joe goes through the top battles heading into Sabres training camp including Zach Benson and the battle to play in the top-six, Devon Levi and the battle for backup goalie, and will Mattias Samuelsson be back in the top-four on the blueline? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use…
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Jiri Kulich is dominating the Sabres Prospects Challenge. Can he transition that success to training camp and the preseason? Sneaky Joe believes Kulich has a good shot to make the team that will play in his home country of Czechia on opening night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use…
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The Sabres Prospect Challenge features several non-1st round prospects that are developing nicely. Sneaky Joe talks Nikita Novikov, Anton Wahlberg, but also Prokhor Poltapov. He will not be at the Prospects Challenge, but is lighting it up over in the KHL with 7 points in 3 games. How excited should Sabres fans be about Poltapov? Support Us By Supp…
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The Sabres host the Prospects Challenge this week and next week at HarborCenter and their roster will feature several first round prospects, including Konsta Helenius. Sneaky Joe says this is do or die time for Isak Rosen, and he has to look dominant at this tournament. Plus, comparing the Sabres offseason to the Red Wings. Who will be better betwe…
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