Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the start of the Four Nations Tournament including the games thus far, the USA vs Canada game and upcoming finals matchup, what the success of the tournament means for the future of international hockey, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your ...
Feb 18, 2025•50 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we once again team up with Chris and Tyler from The Instigator Podcast for the next installment of our collaboration series determining the best Sabres team in franchise history. In today's episode, we give some honorable mentions of teams who just missed the cut before debating 2005-2006 vs 2006-2007. We revisit both seasons, what made them special, and the key moments along the way befor...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we recap the Sabres loss against the Predators, discuss the forward lines and D pairings for Teams Canada and USA ahead of the Four Nations Tournament, and go through who should be considered for the Sabres Hall of Fame in the years ahead. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast ded...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we welcome back Josh of Evolving Hockey to the pod for a wide range discussion on this Sabres season. Topics include where this season has gone wrong, the 13-game losing streak, Dylan Cozens & Jack Quinn's disappointing seasons, Owen Power's progress and what he needs to further succeed, Bowen Byram's impact and future, Jiri Kulich's impressive rookie season, making a big trade or sign...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we record during the 3rd period of the Sabres win over the Devils, discussing the dirty hit on Tage, the inexcusable lack of response, Tage's incredible run as of late, almost losing the lead after another strong start, Rob Ray night, Ray's importance to the Buffalo community, the JT Miller trade, what it means for the Sabres' pursuit of Pettersson, the Luca Doncic trade, and what the NHL ...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we recap the Sabres huge 7-2 win over Boston, the hat tricks from Tage and Peterka, McLeod's steady play over the past six weeks, and UPL play after returning from injury. In the second half of the episode, we take a deep dive into the Elias Pettersson trade rumors, including the latest news, why the deal is a slam dunk, what we're comfortable giving up, and what it could do to the Sabres ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we recap the Sabres closing their Western Canada trip with a pair of losses to Calgary and Edmonton, takeaways from the game, Kulich's continued strong play, Aube-Kubel going on waivers, the front office still not making a move, and the big block buster trade from over the weekend. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey ...
Jan 28, 2025•31 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we recap the Sabres solid win over Vancouver, the new-look top line's chemistry, Kulich stepping up yet again, Lindy's trust in him, UPL's return, and give five thoughts on storylines from around the league. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. P...
Jan 23, 2025•49 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we record during the 3rd period of the Sabres-Kraken game discussing the eventual loss, how the 3rd unfolded as it happened, Levi getting the start after his call-up from Rochester, why he's not close to being ready for regular NHL action, Jiri Kulich's return, Jack Quinn's continued production, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday ...
Jan 21, 2025•45 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we recap the win over the Sens and loss to the Kraken, explore whether the Sabres' issues are mental-based, and dive into a conversation around accountability; what that actually means, who asked for it, who has and has not displayed it, and who needs to. We then close things off by taking a look at the week ahead. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Eve...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode recorded before the Senators game, we discuss the win over the Caps, injuries to Tage and Kulich, if the Sabres can actually turn a corner and get back in the playoff race, and take a look at the Eastern & Western Conference playoff pictures. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podca...
Jan 10, 2025•46 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode recorded before the Caps game, we return for our first show of 2025 discussing the Sabres' play over the past two weeks, why we feel more of the blame should be attributed to Lindy compared to earlier in the year, Cozens and Quinn's continued disappointing play, the team remaining at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podca...
Jan 07, 2025•51 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' losing streak now reaching 11 games after the loss to Montreal, falling to last place in the conference, what we can only hope the path forward looks like, Terry Pegula's tenure as owner, Kevyn Adams and the coaching staff's job security, the greater effects the Sabres being this bad has on the fanbase, and a whole lot more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey wit...
Dec 19, 2024•50 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres losing streak extending to 10 games, Terry Pegula's meeting with the team and front office in Montreal, what immediate actions the team can take to try and send a message, where we're at with our fandom, the recent reports on Byram and Cozens in the trade market, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursda...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we welcome our friend Kevin (@ntrider825) back to the pod to discuss the state of the Sabres, the highs and lows (emphasis on lows) of this season, ownership and the front office's responsibility for where we are, revisit the post-tank cores and how they compare to this one, Lindy's role in all of this, Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin, Kevyn Adams' press conference, and more. Stay up to date in ...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discussing the Sabres dropping 6 straight games, most recently falling to Winnipeg and Utah. We dive into what's been behind the losing streak, why Lindy isn't to blame, Jack Quinn getting scratched and his disastrous season, the lack of scoring, and what this stretch might mean for the long-term outlook. We then talk about Kevyn Adams' horrendous press conference last week to close thi...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we welcome back our pal Yvon to the pod to discuss the disgrace that was the Sabres' 5-4 loss to the Avalanche, the state of the team, who's to blame, Adams & Pegula's roles in where we are, who, if anyone, is untouchable, and so much more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcas...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discussed the Sabres losing three straight after winning four of five, what's gone wrong, how the offense has been slacking, Peterka's struggles, holes in the forward group, evaluating the core, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. P...
Dec 03, 2024•31 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we team up with Chris and Tyler from the Two in the Box podcast for the first of a four-part mini series exploring the best Sabres team of all time. We put together a six team bracket of the best Sabres teams of all time, with the top two teams (in our opinion) getting a first round bye. Episode 1 (today's episode) covers the first round matchup between the 1979-80 Sabres, who lost to the ...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discussed the Sabres sweeping their three-game west coast road trip, highlights from each of the wins, guys stepping up while Tage was out, UPL's strong play, Power & Byram picking up steam, Kulich earning Lindy's trust, Quinn's improved play on this trip, the week ahead, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The ...
Nov 25, 2024•48 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode recorded prior to the game against the Kings, we preview the west coast road trip matchups against LA, Anaheim, and San Jose, discuss UPL's return to the net, Tage being out against LA, lineup movement to account for injuries, guys playing above their talent/roles, and the wild news around the league on Tuesday, including Ovechkin's injury, a coaching shakeup in Boston, Matthews' heading to...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we welcome our pal Walt aka Sabremetrix back to the pod to discuss the Sabres' start and his thoughts on the 2nd line, goaltending, Byram's short and long-term outlook with the team, special teams, Tage bouncing back, what's gone wrong, what needs to go right for the Sabres to contend for the playoffs, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every ...
Nov 18, 2024•59 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the injury updates to Tage, Samuelsson, and UPL, how the defense will look with Samuelsson out, the Sabres claiming James Reimer, why Levi potentially heading to the AHL is a good thing, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. P...
Nov 14, 2024•45 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' brutal loss against Montreal on Monday, what led to the loss, Tage and Samuelsson getting injured, who will need to step up should they miss time, righting the ship against the Blues on Thursday, and so much more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedica...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' impressive win over the Senators, if the power play is really starting to come together, the Byram-Dahlin pair, Lindy's impact and how he differs from recent Sabres coaches, benching Samuelsson & Jokiharju, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast...
Nov 07, 2024•36 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' current three game losing streak, the struggles of the second line, the new Byram-Dahlin pair, Benson returning to practice, and more. Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork....
Nov 05, 2024•39 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' loss to the Panthers which ended their 3-game win streak, what went wrong, Rasmus Dahlin's play, what the hell is wrong is Jack Quinn, the Sabres' 2024 valuation which was released this week, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your ...
Oct 31, 2024•46 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres win over the Red Wings on Saturday, their current three-game win streak, Tage's continued strong play, FINALLY scoring a powerplay goal, previewing the matchup against Florida, and more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. ...
Oct 28, 2024•31 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we welcome WIVB Sports Reporter Sara Holland to the pod to discuss the start of the Sabres season, their current 3-1-1 stretch, bright spots and disappointments, Tage, Cozens, the bottom six forward group, UPL & Levi, and so much more! Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast ded...
Oct 24, 2024•46 min
Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo! On today's episode, we recap the Sabres' loss against the Blue Jackets and win over Chicago, the continued powerplay woes, the top line looking strong, if they should break up the top line, getting Cozens going, inconsistent goaltending, what we're looking for out of Tuesday's matchup with Dallas, and more. Don't forget - this Tuesday (10/22) we're hosting Buffalo Sports Trivia Night at Mr. Goodbar along with...
Oct 21, 2024•36 min
