Lance and Joe are back again and this time they've got Peyton Krebs' new contract to talk about, just like they knew they would. But wait, there's more. The Sabres wrapped up the Prospects Challenge this week and it was very difficult to leave that and wonder how Jiri Kulich finds his way on the Sabres roster this season. But will he? Hmm... There are loads of position battles, players to pick from, and hard decisions ahead for Lindy Ruff and Kevyn Adams when training camp opens on Wednesday mor...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 89
When last you heard from Lance and Joe, it was early July and the Buffalo Sabres had just made a massive trade and then the team did virtually nothing else since! The nerve! The guys are back this week talking all about the Sabres' star-studded lineup for the annual Prospects Challenge and they each pick three players they're excited to watch closely. With five first-round picks to choose from, surely some of them will be part of the fun, provided they don't try to one-up each other with differe...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Savor the summertime because Lance and Joe are back and so is the Buffalo Sabres offseason discussion. The guys took in the draft in Las Vegas, but the real buzz went down when the Sabres traded Matt Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan McLeod. They'll break down the move, why it went down, what the team should do next, and how the lineup sets up. As part of that, they'll get into the signings of Jason Zucker and Nicolas Aube-Kubel, trading for Beck Malenstyn, and the buyout of Jeff Skinner (o...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Lance and Joe are back again this week talking about the case of whether or not the Buffalo Sabres should buy out Jeff Skinner. There are pros and cons a-plenty to be had with such a tricky case and beefy contract. They'll also get into how best to address the Sabres bottom-six forward situation. Free agents or trades are there to be signed or made, but who are the best candidates? There is a lot to sort through and it's a very tricky thing to do because they cannot miss on any acquisitions. Tha...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Lance and Joe are back and this week they're gearing up hardcore for the Sabres offseason. They'll talk about whether or not Buffalo will keep the No. 11 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and if they're dealing it...what are they going to go for? The guys will then bust out their ideal shopping lists for positions whether it's via trade or free agency for top-and-bottom-six forwards, centers, wings and third pair defensemen. There's *plenty* to sift through on all accounts which is why this episode is ...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Lance and Joe are back - hey, it's the offseason, cut them a break! They're back and they've got the goods on Lindy Ruff's return to the Buffalo Sabres as the head coach. They discuss what his return means, what it'll entail, and what to expect from him. They'll also talk about Seth Appert getting promoted from the Rochester Americans to be the assistant coach in Buffalo alongside Lindy and what it'll mean to have him there to fix up the power play and rejoin the many prospects he helped get to ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 84
We all knew there'd be some changes, but the Sabres firing of Don Granato and the feedback from the players in the days after illuminated what went wrong. Lance and Joe will break all of it down: - What went wrong - Why the move was made - What GM Kevyn Adams said he's looking for from the next coach - Who he should take the longest (and shortest) looks at - The case for Rochester Americans coach Seth Appert Buckle in, it's their longest episode to date, but it's more than worth the full listen....
Apr 19, 2024•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Lance and Joe saved up a lot of their words for the latest episode. This time around, the guys talk about Don Granato, his future, what could and should happen, and what's the best way for the Sabres to approach a vital offseason as well as their future. They'll also talk about JJ Peterka's breakout, particularly teaming up with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch on the top line. They'll also really get into it about the power play and how it's been a bit of a mess for a lot longer than you'd think it ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 82
The guys are back and even though they managed to get a bit too tied up with the trade deadline, Lance and Joe are back to discuss what the Buffalo Sabres pulled off. They get into what it meant to send Kyle Okposo to a Stanley Cup contender and what he meant to the team and organization. They'll also dig into one of the biggest trades of the entire deadline in which the Sabres sent Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado for defenseman Bo Byram. The guys will get into what that move does and how it sets ...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Lance and Joe have a stacked up show this week in which they discuss the latest with Jeff Skinner and what Tyson Jost's recall means for the lineup. Losing Skinner right as they get on a roll? Sounds about right for this season, doesn't it? They'll also talk about: - Owen Power's return and the brilliance (and workload) of Rasmus Dahlin - Peyton Krebs getting an opportunity and running with it - How Dylan Cozens and Tage Thompson are getting their groove back even without goals - Erik Johnson an...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Today, Lance and Joe decided to send valentines out to all of you in the form of a normal length episode of the show. You're welcome! This week, the guys discuss Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen seizing the day and highlighting how doing goalie development on the right timeline CAN work! They also get into: Kyle Okposo on the first line with Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner and why it continues to be a thing. Casey Mittelstadt's future and if it's even a good idea to consider trading him. How the Sabres will ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Why yes, Lance and Joe are still doing the podcast! With Joe away and ill-prepared to produce a show with his laptop, the guys get right to business discussing Jack Quinn's injury, how the Buffalo Sabres will go about replacing him in the lineup, and all the options available to GM Kevyn Adams to make it work for the next eight weeks. They'll also dig in about the players who are impressing, how they'll go about handling the stretch run and if they're actually as bad as some fans seem to believe...
Jan 30, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Lance and Joe are back again this week and breaking down why it's OK the Buffalo Sabres didn't sign Patrick Kane even though it may have addressed some issues in the lineup. They'll break down the Sabres past few games including a stinker in Jersey and a big win against the Rangers while analyzing how they've needed Alex Tuch, gotten great play from other forwards, and also talk about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen taking hold of the No. 1 job in goal. And while UPL is owning it, they'll talk about what t...
Nov 28, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Lance and Joe are back this week and unfortunately the Sabres won't have Tage Thompson around for nearly the next two months. How do the Sabres make up for his absence? The guys talk about what Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt mean to the lineup to help that out. The Sabres will get Alex Tuch back in the lineup and boy have they missed him recently. One thing the Sabres aren't doing enough right now? Scoring goals. What do Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich do well in Rochester? Score goals. So where ...
Nov 16, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 76
This week, Lance and Joe discuss how the injuries to Devon Levi and Eric Comrie brought Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back into the fold and how he's started strong early on. The guys discuss the Sabres' 4-0 win against Colorado, the line shuffles in search of trios that can work all the time, JJ Peterka's great play of late, the return of Alex Tuch's game, Connor Clifton's suspension and Jacob Bryson's return to the lineup, what's next for Zach Benson, and who might be the next guy up from Rochester to ...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 75
This week, Lance and Joe get into the Sabres' 1-3-0 start and if there are big reasons to worry so early on into the season. They'll also discuss Devon Levi's early workload (and injury) and how that affects the three-man setup they're rolling with. Zach Benson is also a little banged up which brings Victor Olofsson back into the lineup and boy there's a lot to sort out there, too. And with a slow start comes new line changes to break down. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 74
It's time, at last. The Sabres season opens on Thursday and to celebrate they got Rasmus Dahlin locked up for an 8-year, $88 million extension for Lance and Joe to discuss. They'll get into that as well as 18-year-old Zach Benson making the team, Matt Savoie's recovery from injury and what's next for him, and a tour through the lineup (especially goaltending...) to look ahead to what should be a big season in Buffalo. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod. F...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Lance and Joe are back and so are the Buffalo Sabres. The guys lead off the show discussing what's going on with the lack of extensions signed by Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and whether or not it's actually a big deal. Training camp is underway and there are battles to be had, but one player who won't be duking it out just yet is prospect Matt Savoie whose shoulder injury is keeping him on the sidelines and possibly off the Sabres roster this season. There are plenty of guys worthy of discussin...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 72
This week, Lance and Joe decided to play the part of Fun Police about the upcoming long-term extension Rasmus Dahlin will (eventually) sign with the Sabres. Yes, we know the money and the years - big whoop, wanna fight about it? They'll also look ahead to the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo and who among the not-usual players they're looking forward to seeing the most. They'll also get into it the same way about Sabres training camp that will follow a week later. We know everyone wants to see Dev...
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Lance and Joe are back this week and they're talking about Rick Jeanneret's passing and how the best way to honor him was to bring back everyone to share their great stories about him. They'll also dig in about the executive shuffling atop Pegula ownership, dissolving PSE, and what this could all mean for the Sabres in the meantime. Ilya Lyubushkin was traded to Anaheim recently and it doesn't exactly clear things up too well on defense. But that's OK, because competition is going to be the name...
Aug 29, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Oh hey, Lance and Joe are back this week with a new episode in which they look back on the Jeff Skinner trade that happened in August 2018 and how a former head coach nearly helped make it the worst contract in NHL history through mismanagement. The guys also delve into what to do (if anything) about Jack Quinn's absence until January. Tomas Tatar sound good? How about Pius Suter? ...how about Patrick Kane? There's also goalie talk (of course!), the effect of Patrice Bergeron retiring, and some ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Lance and Joe have dried out from the NHL Draft in Nashville and are neck-deep in Sabres development camp. They'll discuss the signings Buffalo made for free agency and break down how having nine defensemen on NHL deals is going to work. Yes, they'll talk about how the only goaltending moves made were for Rochester. They'll also discuss the NHL Draft and the new prospects for everyone to salivate over including first-round pick Zach Benson. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Lance and Joe are back this week going over what they saw at the NHL Draft Combine and the players they think would be interesting for the Sabres to choose in the first round when they pick at 13th overall. They also talk about the free agent defense market following the Blue Jackets trading for Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson (and also signing him to a goofball deal). Lance talks about Victor Olofsson's expectation to be traded and what that does with the Sabres forwards including UFA Zemgus G...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Lance and Joe are BACK thanks to the Rochester Americans' playoff run coming to an end. You take the good with the bad, right? They'll discuss the Amerks and what their future looks like with a new infusion of talent. They'll also talk about who from that team we could see with the Sabres next season, too. With draft season upon us, there's a lot of prospect talk but more about guys the Sabres already selected including what's up with Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund, and Matt Savoie. Would you like to...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Lance and Joe are back and they've been watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs and have some thoughts about what's gone down so far including takes on the Leafs fumbling while the Panthers thrive and a handful of former Sabres all over the postseason doing things. They'll also talk about the Rochester Americans in the Calder Cup Playoffs: Getting by Syracuse, facing Toronto next, and how the wave of young guys are thriving. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod. ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 65
We made it everyone, the real end of the season. The part where the games are over, all the Sabres players have spoken, and Don Granato and Kevyn Adams got to assess how things went and deal with our questions for the last time for...a couple months anyway. This week, Lance & Joe discuss what Granato and Adams had to say about: goaltending, Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons maybe coming back, Matt Savoie and Jiri Kulich's future, Ryan Johnson and his maybe never signing self, a possible infl...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 64
This week, Lance and Joe go over the end of the Sabres' dream to make the playoffs. They touch on literally everything you can think of relating to the team, how things played out, and what may lie ahead. There's plenty to talk about Devon Levi, Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, and the others. It's pretty much two guys talking it out and then Lance had to go and mention the NHL Awards and it flew away in that direction. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod. Fo...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 63
You wanted Devon Levi, you got Devon Levi, and Devon Levi lived up to the hype in his first game. But what will he do for his second start and how soon will that be? Lance and Joe have a discussion about that and the rest of the goaltending collective that hangs in the balance as the Sabres get right back into the discussion for the playoffs. The guys also get into how the Sabres have played without Tage Thompson (good) and how Casey Mittelstadt has fit in his stead (also good). There's also mor...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 62
This week, Lance and Joe keep the show nice and tight and a little more bite-size as opposed to the previous super-size editions. They're concerned about your audio caloric intake an discuss Pride Night and Ilya Lyubushkin, Tage Thompson's injury and how they managed with him banged up and without him against Montréal. Eric Comrie looked good don't you think? No, wait, you're wondering when Devon Levi will play and so are the guys. And let's get some shoutouts to Lukáš Rousek for pulling an Alex...
Mar 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 61
The guys are back and talking all about Devon Levi who's finally a Sabre. How much will he play and what to expect out of him? Lance and Joe get into it. You may have noticed the Sabres have been struggling lately. Yeah, they'll talk about that too as well as the additions of Riley Stillman and Jordan Greenway. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod. Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter! Read Lance's work at The Buffalo News Read Joe's work at Noted Hockey and Ble...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 60
