In this edition of xB Mailbag Thursday, Chad DeDominicis answers three questions on the Buffalo Sabres.

2:01 - Responsibility for the 13-game losing streak
10:00 - Aaron Ekblad
13:03 - Reimer extension/Goaltending

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In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a few players on the roster as we head into the final 9 games of the season.

Jack Quinn - 4:35
Mattias Samuelsson - 16:00
NCAA Tournament - 23:00

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On this mailbag Thursday, Chad DeDominicis answered three questions. One on the Sabres' upcoming RFA's, another on a trade scenario, and lastly one on the goaltending.

At the end, he highlighted the Sabres prospects in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis focuses on three players who have stood out for the Sabres in their roles this season. Ryan McLeod, Peyton Krebs, and Zach Benson have been successful in what they've been asked to do this season.

The show ends by re-hashing the analytics debate that was decided years ago.

Injuries - 3:23
McLeod - 6:09
Krebs - 13:05
Benson - 17:48
Analytics - 25:31

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In this episode, Chad DeDominicis puts a bow on the Buffalo Sabres trade deadline moves. The conversation then shifts to a discussion on the Rasmus Dahlin false report, and what all of this means for the organization moving forward. We're at the breaking point of the Kevyn Adams era.

2:16 - Trade Deadline moves
11:31 - Dahlin report & Kevyn Adams last stand
26:26 - Player decisions for the offseason
31:30 - Line combinations moving forward

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In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the latest with the Buffalo Sabres going into the trade deadline day.

1:54 - JJ Peterka Rumors

14:29 - Other Deadline Thoughts

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On this xB Mailbag Thursday we kicked off the show talking about the horrific performance against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Then we got into a few questions from fans covering Luukkonen, Cozens, and the trade deadline.

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In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses how the Buffalo Sabres have improved their play at 5 on 5 over the last 22 games. The discussion then shifts to why Kevyn Adams still shouldn't feel comfortable with this group and how he failed them early in the season.

The second part of the show is a conversation on a variety of players when it comes to the NHL Trade Deadline. Including, what the Sabres should do with Jordan Greenway and Jason Zucker.

02:10 - Sabres 5v5 Improvement
14:50 - Quiet on the trade deadline front
17:38 - What to do with Jordan Greenway and Jason Zucker
23:30 - Vegas scouts following the Sabres around

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In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis is joined by Ryan Wilson of Hockeybuzz in the first segment to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' plans, including the upcoming trade deadline.

Later in the episode, the focus changed to the Sabres' hot start against the New York Rangers after the break. Then, the injury to Jason Zucker and Alex Tuch was discussed. Then, the next five-game stretch was examined, which is crucial for the Sabres if they want to keep this long-shot playoff chase a reality.

02:00 - Penguins talk with Ryan Wilson
25:43 - Greenway's immediate impact
29:17 - Injuries
32:05 - Upcoming schedule

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In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres' healthy roster and how the lines are shaking now. The focus is on the pairing of Jordan Greenway and Dylan Cozens.

The conversation shifts to what to watch for the remainder of this season. Will Jiri Kulich continue to develop as a first-line center? Who from the AHL will get an opportunity to show they can be a part of the roster next season?

02:08 - Healthy Roster and Lines
15:16 - What to Watch For
25:47 - 4 Nations US vs Canada

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In this episode of the podcast, Chad addresses various questions from listeners regarding the Buffalo Sabres, covering topics such as the role of analytics in decision-making, ownership concerns, goaltending strategies, defensive player evaluations, potential upgrades in the hockey operations department, trade discussions, coaching capabilities, and prospects. Each segment provides insights into the current state and future direction of the team, emphasizing the collaborative nature of decision-making within the organization.

01:27 Analytics and Team Decisions
04:19 Ownership and Future of the Team
06:07 Goaltending Strategy and Future Plans
10:11 Mattias Samuelsson's Future with the Sabres
13:35 Hockey Operations Department Upgrades
17:13 Trade Packages for Rickard Rakell
21:13 Coaching Effectiveness and Future
24:56 Evaluating Brandt Clarke's fit as a Sabres target

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In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis discusses the ongoing Four Nations tournament and dives into trade rumors surrounding NHL players, particularly focusing on Jared McCann, Noah Dobson, and Rickard Rakell.

The conversation then shifts to the Buffalo Bandits, highlighting their undefeated season and discussing their performance and prospects in lacrosse. In this discussion, Chad and Eddy Tabone discuss the current state of lacrosse, focusing on the Bandits' performance, upcoming challenges, and the struggles of the Nighthawks.


01:41 Trade Rumors
16:21 NLL Mid-Season Review
22:52 The Enduring Legacy of Matt Vinc
24:25 Upcoming Challenges for the Bandits
29:54 The Nighthawks' Struggles
33:59 Trade Talks and Potential Moves for the Sabres

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The Buffalo Sabres and the rest of the NHL have hit the 4 Nations break. This one focused on what particular issues held this team back.

• Power Play - 3:36
• Goaltending - 11:03
• Defense Build - 19:22
• Scoring Splits - 26:16

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This week on Mailbag Thursday, we answered questions about Dylan Cozens, Kevyn Adams, the primary roster need, Amerks players, and Don Granato.

Anthony and Chad celebrated their 100th episode. Touched on a variety of topics surrounding the latest with the Buffalo Sabres.

• JJ Peterka

• Bo Byram

• 4th Line Addition Failure

• Dylan Cozens trade rumors

The Buffalo Sabres picked up a nice 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Tage, Kulich, and Peterka continue to excel as a line. However, the Elias Pettersson trade rumors are the big news surrounding the Sabres.

• Tage - 1:43
• Brandon Saad - 7:40
• Elias Pettersson - 10:55
• Marcus Pettersson - 19:45

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The Buffalo Sabres will likely find themselves with another top 10 pick this season. Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff joins to chat about the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft class.

Intro - 1:30
Matthew Schaefer - 8:30
James Hagens - 10:30
Michael Misa - 12:16
Porter Martone - 14:45
Right Shot Defensemen - 17:45

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The Buffalo Sabres are halfway through their 2024-25 season. They're not entirely dead in the playoff race but have a big hill to climb in the second half of the season.

Halfway mark - 1:03
Kaliyev - 9:51
Elias Pettersson Rumors - 18:45

The Buffalo Sabres lost their 11th game in a row and sit in last place in the Eastern Conference. We're still sitting here waiting for something to change.