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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 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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Leafs superstar Mitch Marner is going into a contract year, and has not agreed to an extension as training camp approaches. Will Marner be traded? Sneaky Joe believes there's a realistic chance he will, and does not rule out the Sabres bidding for his services. Would Sabre fans scoff at the price it will take to acquire Marner? Plus, Elliotte Fried…
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The Sabres season begins in under a month, and Peyton Krebs is still not under contract. What is going on with the RFA forward? What is the snag? Sneaky Joe questions the Sabres motivation to make Krebs into a impact player anymore, and believes the team may have moved on from the idea that he can develop into a top-six player. Plus, the Sabres hav…
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Tage Thompson went on a podcast recently and said the Sabres should wear black and red on a full-time basis. Should they? Sneaky Joe actually would like to see the Sabres leave their uniforms as is, representing each era of Sabres hockey. However, could they increase the rate of black and red? Plus, the Sabres national TV schedule is out, and there…
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The Sabres and the Senators have been locked together trying to become playoff teams in recent years, as the two teams on the longest playoff droughts. So far, no dice for either side. Who is closer right now to making that jump? Sneaky Joe talks Sens, who changed coach and goaltender this offseason. Plus, there's a greater list of moments for Sabr…
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Next up in our Atlantic Division previews, the Boston Bruins. Sneaky Joe talks Sabres-Bruins memories, including the Milan Lucic hit on Ryan Miller, which Joe says the Sabres still haven't recovered from. Plus, why the Bruins are likely not ready to fall off this season after a couple big free agent signings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! …
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The Lightning may have lost their all-time player this offseason in Steven Stamkos, but they got four years young replacing him with Jake Guentzel. Sneaky Joe believes with the Guentzel's acquisition, and star players at every position, the Lightning are not ready to fall back in the Atlantic Division. What do the Sabres need to do to catch a Tampa…
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The Maple Leafs may be heading into their final season with their current core. Will Mitch Marner and John Tavares be in Toronto past this season? Could Marner still get traded? Plus, Joe evaluates Toronto's offseason, in which they added a couple of veteran defenseman, but may have the thinnest roster they've had in years. Support Us By Supporting…
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Zach Benson headlines stacked list of Sabres forward prospects, even after Matt Savoie trade
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Even after trading Matt Savoie to Edmonton, the Sabres have a stacked list of forward prospects. Sneaky Joe is joined by Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL Prospects, who loves the potential of Noah Ostlund to play in the top-six, Jiri Kulich to become a legit NHL goal scorer, and Zach Benson to continue developing into a star player. Plus, Hadi talks…
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How do the Sabres stack up to the top teams in the Atlantic Division? Sneaky Joe compares their build to the Florida Panthers and looks at whether the gap between the two is any smaller after the Panthers lost some veterans this offseason. Plus, what the Sabres need to do to look more like the Panthers in the division. And what is going on with Pey…
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With the Paris Olympics coming to a close, Sneaky Joe looks ahead to the next Olympics, which he believes will feature TWO Sabres goaltenders. Can Devon Levi top a weak crop of Canadian goalies in two years? Can Luukkonen unseat Juuse Saros? Plus, which other Sabres are in line to play at the Olympics. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Mo…
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Blue Jackets scorer Patrik Laine is on the trade market. Is he a good idea for the Sabres in a trade? Sneaky Joe looks at Laine's time in Columbus, how he would fit in the Sabres lineup, and whether his contract makes him untradeable. Plus, what listeners think of the Laine idea. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Still searching for a g…
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Bonus episode: Sneaky Joe joins JD Young on Locked On Sharks, who is interested in what Sabres fans have learned from the 13-year playoff drought, as the Sharks have their own drought working at the moment of five seasons. Joe tries to put into words what it's been like to be a Sabre fan during this long period and also what the best lesson is that…
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen signs a 5-year deal to remain with the Buffalo Sabres, after many years of a hard development, he made it to the big pay day. Sneaky Joe looks back on UPL's struggles leading up to his breakout year, what the deal means for the Sabres net in the future, and Joe's learned lessons doubting UPL before last year. Support Us By Supp…
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The Sabres have not been a team that spends to the salary cap in years. Will Terry Pegula and Kevyn Adams spend money if it gives them a chance to win? Sneaky Joe explores the signs for how the Sabres will treat the financial part of the team going forward. Plus, a new contract for Beck Malenstyn, and new numbers for several players. Support Us By …
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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's breakout, and underrated season by Devon Levi, and now James Reimer? Sneaky Joe evaluates the Sabres in goal for this season and beyond. Can Reimer force Levi back to Rochester? How big of a factor is Levi's development on UPL's contract situation? Sneaky Joe thinks Levi's presence should have the Sabres only offering a three…
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The Sabres did not do much on defense this offseason, but they did enough that it's a crowded field to make the opening night lineup. From elite talent up top with Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and Bowen Byram, how much pressure is on those three to carry the team? Plus, who gets the last two spots between Henri Jokiharju, Connor Clifton, Ryan Johnson…
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The Sabres swung a trade for center Ryan McLeod on Friday, which will have a big impact on the Sabres depth chart. This is very true for Peyton Krebs, who Sneaky Joe believes could now be on the way out of Buffalo at the next opportunity. What will Krebs' role be if still in Buffalo? How much could Kevyn Adams get for him in a trade? Joe also has a…
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Kevyn Adams finally swings a big trade, sending prospect Matthew Savoie to Edmonton for centerman Ryan McLeod and AHLer Tyler Tullio. Why are people outside of Buffalo hammering the Sabres for making this trade? Sneaky Joe defends the reasoning for saying the Sabres overpaid in this trade, but also defends the Sabres for having to overpay in a trad…
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The Sabres have not added in the top-six or added a third line center. What's left out there to add? Sneaky Joe finds some good options remaining including Tarasenko, Zegras, Roslovic, Frost, Pageau, and more. Plus, will the Sabres regret buying out Jeff Skinner if they don't figure out how to fill his spot? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! e…
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The Sabres sign Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Sam Lafferty, and Jason Zucker to go with Beck Malenstyn, completely remaking the bottom-six of the team's forward group. What's the impact of the new look bottom-six? Does it make up for the inaction in the top-six? Sneaky Joe talks the failure to add the team's top two needs, top-six winger, and third line cent…
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Buffalo Sabres Draft Konsta Helenius in 2024 NHL Draft The Buffalo Sabres have selected Konsta Helenius with the fourteenth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSabres?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on …
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It's NHL Draft Day at the Sphere! Sneaky Joe gives his top two defenseman options for the Sabres at pick #14. Yes, pick-14! Joe talks the Sabres trading down three spots and picking up an extra 2nd round pick. Plus, the Sabres appear to be setting up to chase Steven Stamkos in free agency. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For part…
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There are lots of great forwards available in this year's NHL Draft, but not many big ones. Sneaky Joe has five draft targets at forward for the Sabres, including one power forward, and a few smaller skilled guys, including Jarome Iginla's son, Tij Iginla. Plus, reaction to the latest report that the Sabres indeed will be buying out Jeff Skinner's …
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Trevor Zegras' name is back on the trade rumormill for what seems like the third year in a row, and the Sabres are mentioned in said rumor. We revisit Zegras as an idea, from his game, to his contract, to where he'd fit in the Sabres lineup. How different is his value from last year? Plus, do the Sabres and Capitals have a trade cooking? And Joe pr…
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It's been 25 years since Game 6 of the finals between the Sabres and Stars that featured 'No Goal'. Sneaky Joe looks back on Brett Hull's goal that should not have counted and stories of what immediately happened afterward. From Lindy Ruff going to war for Sabres fans and his team, to Hull letting the goal's reputation get to him. Plus, will the Sa…
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Will the Sabres buyout Jeff Skinner? Will they trade for Sharks captain Logan Couture? One report says that Skinner being bought out is possible, but another says the Sabres have inquired about Couture! Sneaky Joe tackles Skinner's buyout candidacy and why it very well could happen. Plus, Joe tries to piece together a Couture trade and where he'd f…
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After chasing him in the fall, Sneaky Joe expects the Sabres to go after Patrick Kane in free agency next month. Will Kane sign in Buffalo this time? Joe dives into Kane's season in Detroit, which answered a lot of the questions that were present with him back in October. Plus, could Kane bring Jonathan Toews with him to Buffalo??? Support Us By Su…
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Sneaky Joe explores what the worst case scenario for the Sabres is this summer, including too big of a Peyton Krebs role, a massive UPL extension, and too many rookies in the lineup. Plus, a Jeff Skinner trade idea, and what the hell is happening to CapFriendly?!? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay M…
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The Sabres are rumored to be looking to trade their 11th pick in the first round of the NHL Draft. Who could they get? Sneaky Joe goes through possibilities like Joel Farabee, Pavel Buchnevich, Sam Bennett, and Trevor Zegras. Plus, more former Sabres are headed to the Stanley Cup Final. Does it say anything about past Sabres teams? Support Us By Su…
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Jeff Skinner had a down year, but Sneaky Joe doesn't think it was as bad as some fans think. That being said, will he be bought out? Joe dives in on Skinner's numbers from this past year and how punitive buying out Skinner would be. Could a trade to a bad team willing to take on salary be possible? Plus, evaluating Jordan Greenway's season and his …
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Sneaky Joe looks at UPL's next contract from a different angle. Does Luukkonen have the leverage in this negotiation? Could he push for a 7 year contract? Plus, why Joe could see this going to arbitration, and why that wouldn't be a bad thing. Also, looking back on Alex Tuch's season shows some questionable numbers defensively. Support Us By Suppor…
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Overseas at the World Championships, Dylan Cozens continues to score more than any other player. Where was this Cozens during the Sabres season? Should it change his expectations about next year? Plus, why Jack Quinn's season was not a lost season and why he's a huge piece of the Sabres core going forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Ind…
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JJ Peterka had a breakout season for the Sabres scoring 28 goals, primarily at 5-on-5. How much higher can Peterka go? Sneaky Joe believes he has it in him to be the Sabres best forward, even over Tage Thompson someday. BUT, he has to get better on the powerplay. Plus, a report that Victor Olofsson and maybe FINALLY Zemgus Girgensons. Support Us By…
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With Seth Appert on his way to Buffalo as an assistant coach, will Jiri Kulich and Isak Rosén join him on the Sabres next season? Do struggles in the playoffs mean they'll start in Rochester again? Sneaky Joe argues that it's time to either call Rosén up to Buffalo or trade him. Plus, why Sam Bennett is the perfect player for the Sabres this offsea…
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The San Jose Sharks win the lottery, meaning the Sabres will stay at pick #11. Should they trade the pick? Should they try to trade the prospects instead? Plus, what in the world happened to Dylan Cozens this season? How worried should we be about the future for him and should he be switched to the wing? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monop…
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