Best Sabres Highlights Podcasts (2025)

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There's JJ Peterka smoke with the Buffalo Sabres, but there may not be a fire 26:23

18h ago26:23

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JJ Peterka has turned into one of the better 5-on-5 offensive players in the NHL over the last two seasons. With a contract needed to be signed, is Peterka going to sign a long-term extension with the Buffalo Sabres? Or are the rumors that popped up at the NHL trade deadline connected to something real. Sneaky Joe talks Peterka's game and what the …

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Did the Capitals let us down? 1:16:45

22h ago1:16:45

1:16:45

The Washington Capitals, after a surprising Eastern Conference best 111-point season, got eliminated by the Carolina Hurricanes in five games, but was the season a disappointment or were they playing with found money? Jeff Marek joins as guest co-host to discuss that and the Canes pulling receipts on us. Plus, we react to the Winnipeg Jets shutting…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs Continue To Surprise And The Coaching Carousel Is Slowing Down 31:49

1d ago31:49

31:49

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Tom Callahan (Locked on Mammoth), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to check in on the second round of the playoffs, before talking about some of the newly hired coaches, including Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet! Supp…

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The Maple Leafs are embarrassing themselves (again) 1:14:01

2d ago1:14:01

1:14:01

After blowing their 2-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers, theToronto Maple Leafs got blown out in Game 5, making it clear this Leafs team is no different than the rest. We're joined by host of Leafs Morning Take, Nick Alberga, to get a temperature check on Toronto and the fanbase. Plus, the Edmonton Oilers eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights a…

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How far away from being elite is Owen Power for the Buffalo Sabres? 27:26

3d ago27:26

27:26

Sabres defensman Owen Power is a lightning rod for Sabres fans because of his lack of physicality, but his offensive game and improved defensive game have him closing in on being an elite defenseman in the NHL. Sneaky Joe compares Power's third season to Rasmus Dahlin's third season, in which Power is light years ahead of where Dahlin was. What doe…

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Are the Winnipeg Jets frauds? 1:01:26

3d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

A Mikael Granlund hat trick led the Dallas Stars to a Game 4 win and 3-1 series lead over the President Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets. We're joined by Ken Wiebe of thew Winnipeg Free Press to discuss what's going wrong for Connor Hellebuyck and company. Plus, we discuss the big pending RFAs now that the official offer sheet compensation tiers are se…

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The Hurricanes are making it look easy 1:23:09

4d ago1:23:09

1:23:09

The Carolina Hurricanes have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. We discuss Freddy Andersen's dominant postseason and are joined by Steve "Petey" Peters to break down why the Canes look so boring in their dominance. Plus, we talk about the Oilers' shutout win over VGK and the suspension of Panthers exe…

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Did the Oilers, Leafs blow their shot? 1:32:31

5d ago1:32:31

1:32:31

After taking commanding leads in their series, the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs have let Vegas and Florida back into their respective series. We discuss whether momentum has completely shifted in those series and are joined by noted Leafs fan JD Bunkis to take a temperature check on Toronto. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 13:00 VGK's GWG 42…

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Is it ridiculous to think Darcy Regier will be the Buffalo Sabres Senior Advisor? 26:24

5d ago26:24

26:24

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly 0 for 2 in their search for a Senior Advisor to help Kevyn Adams, after calling Lou Lamoriello and Ken Holland. Could the Sabres reach back into the bucket of people they know and call up former Sabres GM Darcy Regier? Sneaky Joe looks back at Darcy's career, how long it's been since he's been in the league, and ho…

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Oilers-Golden Knights is maximum chaos 1:14:36

8d ago1:14:36

1:14:36

The Edmonton Oilers won game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights in an OT that featured a cross-check to the face, a missed tripping call and Connor McDavid embarrassing Jack Eichel. We break down everything that happened in Game 2 and are joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to discuss that series and much more from the second round of the NH…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: The NHL Playoffs have EVERYTHING; Draft Lottery Surprises EVERYONE 32:55

9d ago32:55

32:55

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are here to talk about the back to back Game 7 comebacks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs, the Sam Bennett incident vs the Maple Leafs, the upcoming second round series’, and the shock tha…

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The Maple Leafs are the team of destiny 1:08:10

9d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken a somewhat shocking 2-0 series lead over the defending Cup champs, the Florida Panthers. We discuss if Auston Matthews and the Leafs are actually making a run this year. Plus, Mikko Rantanen is having a historic playoff run with the Dallas Stars, scoring another hat trick. We talk about that, the terrible officiat…

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Bo Byram may have played his final game for the Buffalo Sabres as a trade seems more and more likely 36:41

9d ago36:41

36:41

Sabres defenseman Bo Byram needs a contract this summer as a restricted free agent, but does he want to stay in Buffalo long-term? Does Kevyn Adams want him signed to a long-term deal? Sneaky Joe looks through Byram's 2024-25 season, what trades make sense for Byram including deals for Elias Pettersson, and what a short-term contract extension coul…

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Eric Staal joining Kevyn Adams in the Buffalo Sabres front office is offensive 29:22

10d ago29:22

29:22

The Buffalo Sabres have hired Eric Staal as special assistant to the GM, setting Sneaky Joe off about now two 2006 Carolina Hurricanes working for the organization. What's the point of hiring Staal? How offensive is this to Sabres fans? Also, why is Seth Appert getting an increased role in the Sabres front office? Is the team going to add Rick Dudl…

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The Oilers can't stop coming back 1:06:01

10d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

The Edmonton Oilers came back to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1, holding VGK to one SOG in the second period before a Zach Hyman game-winner. We discuss that, plus we react to the official release of the Utah Mammoth and their new logos and jerseys. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:40 Mammoth reveal 27:30 Oilers comeback 40:55 Canes take Game…

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Kevyn Adams staying as Buffalo Sabres GM + Sabres fall to 9th in NHL Draft Lottery 34:24

11d ago34:24

34:24

The Buffalo Sabres are reportedly keeping Kevyn Adams as the team's GM into 2025-26, despite tons of calls for his job from the fans. What possible defense is there for Adams staying as GM? Sneaky Joe says don't assume this isn't going to be Lindy Ruff's front office going forward. Plus, the Sabres fall two spots in the NHL Draft Lottery to the 9th…

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Sam Bennett did it again, Bill Armstrong joins 1:03:58

11d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Sam Bennett has delivered ANOTHER controversial hit, this time to Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz who later left the game on a stretcher. We discuss the fallout of that hit and injury. Plus, the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club we're the big winners from last night's NHL draft lottery, so we're joined by Utah HC GM, Bill Armst…

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Jets, Stars advance in stunning fashion 1:36:46

12d ago1:36:46

1:36:46

The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars both completed multi goal 3rd period comebacks in Game 7 to eliminate the St. Louis Blues and Colorado Avalanche, respectively. We react to both series and are joined by former NHL video coach Steve "Petey" Peters to break down what he saw on film. Plus, we preview tonight's NHL Draft lottery. 0:00 Welcome to What…

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Maple Leafs, Oilers and Golden Knights survive first round scares 1:35:32

15d ago1:35:32

1:35:32

The Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights all advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs in dramatic fashion. We react to all three series coming to an end and what to expect in the next round. Plus, we're joined by JD Bunkis to check in on how Leafs fans feel after nearly coughing a 3-0 series lead. 0:00 Welcome to Wh…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Who makes the second round, ASG cancelled, Canucks coaching vacancy opens 32:14

16d ago32:14

32:14

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), Tom Callahan (Locked On Utah Hockey Club), and Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far, plus the 2026 ASG is cancelled, and Vancouver needs a new coach Support Us By Supporting O…

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Tage Thompson is going to be a winger that can play center going forward for the Buffalo Sabres 28:29

16d ago28:29

28:29

Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson played both center and wing last year, playing great with Jiri Kulich as a winger, but will Lindy Ruff keep him at one position in 2025-26? Sneaky Joe argues for Thompson playing on the wing, while Josh Norris, Kulich, and Ryan McLeod hold down the top three center spots. Plus, why Thompson's numbers this past seas…

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The Florida Panthers are terrifying 1:24:25

16d ago1:24:25

1:24:25

The Florida Panthers decidedly won the Battle of Florida, eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning in five games. We discuss the ramifications of the series, including the future for Tampa and coach Jon Cooper, and are joined by Meadowlark Media's Mike Ryan to talk about how dominant the Panthers look. Plus, we talk about the Hart Trophy finalists and c…

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Rochester Americans head coach Mike Leone on a series lead, Devon Levi, and Konsta Helenius 27:44

17d ago27:44

27:44

We're talking Amerks today with Rochester Americans head coach Michael Leone, who joins the show as his team has a 2-0 series lead over the Syracuse Crunch in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Joe and Coach Leo get to Devon Levi's phenomenal play so far, Konsta Helenius reminding him of Brad Marchand, and Jiri Kulich fitting back in with …

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Are the Toronto Maple Leafs collapsing again? 1:14:13

17d ago1:14:13

1:14:13

After taking a 3-0 lead on the Ottawa Senators, Auston Matthews and the Leafs have dropped the last two games, forcing us to ask if they are in the process of another playoff collapse. We're joined by Jeff Marek to discuss the playoffs and stuff happening with non-playoff teams, including Rick Tocchet leaving Vancouver and the state of the Yzerplan…

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Is Lou Lamoriello the right man to turn the Buffalo Sabres around? 29:17

18d ago29:17

29:17

As we wait for news on whether Kevyn Adams will continue as Buffalo Sabres GM... Lou Lamoriello anyone? Sneaky Joe explores the possibility of Lamoriello returning credibility to the Sabres, and an old school mentality that might not match the current roster. Also, if Lamoriello were to be the GM, does that open the door to the head coach conversat…

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The Panthers-Lightning series has gotten violent 1:19:45

18d ago1:19:45

1:19:45

Aaron Ekblad left his mark on the Florida Panthers-Tampa Bay Lightning series, delivering an elbow to Brandon Hagel's head before scoring a crucial game-tying goal later in the game. We're joined by TNT and Spittin' Chichlet's Paul Bissonnette to discuss everything going down in the Battle of Florida and the rest of the NHL playoffs. 0:00 Welcome t…

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Is Rasmus Dahlin partner-proof for the Buffalo Sabres? 33:38

19d ago33:38

33:38

Rasmus Dahlin has become an elite defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, but he has yet to be in serious contention for a Norris Trophy. Is there another level for Dahlin to reach? Who is the right partner for Dahlin or can he basically play with anybody? Plus, the Rochester Americans take a 2-0 series lead over Syracuse, led by Devon Levi. Support Us …

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The Oilers and Kings are absolutely insane 1:27:48

19d ago1:27:48

1:27:48

After going down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Kings, the Edmonton Oilers have tied the series despite still not playing that well. We discuss that and much more from a loaded weekend of playoff hockey, including Tom Wilson "crying" after a fight on the bench and the St. Louis Blues lighting up Connor Hellebuyck for a second straight game. We also touvh o…

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The Maple Leafs and Wild have all the momentum 1:33:19

22d ago1:33:19

1:33:19

The Toronto Maple Leafs won in OT, giving them a 3-0 lead over the Ottawa Senators while Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy continue to be dominant, pushing the Wild to a stunning 2-1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. We react to all of last night's games and are joined by JD Bunkis of Leafs Talk to discuss Toronto's strong start to the playoffs. 0:0…

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Charting the Buffalo Sabres 2025 offseason road map 32:37

23d ago32:37

32:37

As we enter the Buffalo Sabres offseason, there are several spots that must be addressed before they take the ice again. Will Bo Byram be back? What about JJ Peterka? Is there room to add another forward? Should Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi be the Sabres goalie tandem next season? Plus, what contract extensions could look like this summer fo…

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The Kings, Stars and Capitals have taken control of their series 1:21:22

23d ago1:21:22

1:21:22

The Los Angeles Kings lit up Stuart Skinner and the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight game, the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche in OT again and the Washington Capitals survived the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2. We're joined by Steve "Petey" Peters, host of Inside the Coaches' Room to break down what he's seeing in all three series. P…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Playoff surprises, playoff rivalries, and newly fired coaches! 33:48

24d ago33:48

33:48

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night), Erica L Ayala (Locked On Kraken), Ann Kimmel (Locked On Predators), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Haley Taylor Simon (Locked On Blues) are here to talk about the biggest surprises of the playoffs so far and which playoff riv…

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Which NHL Playoff teams are on life support? 1:26:27

24d ago1:26:27

1:26:27

After an OT loss in Toronto and another tough outing on Carolina, the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils have joined the St. Louis Blues in being down 2-0 in their series'. We discuss which teams are in the most trouble and are joined by the Athletic's Sean McIndoe to talk Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus, we recap an odd Boston Bruins press conference…

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Should the Kings or Oilers be more worried after Game 1? 1:34:12

25d ago1:34:12

1:34:12

The Los Angeles Kings managed to blow a three goal lead to Connor McDavid and the the Edmonton Oilers before scoring a game winner in the final moments of the game to take a 1-0 series lead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We discuss one of the most chaotic Game 1s in recent NHL playoff history and the rest of the games from last night. Plus, we discus…

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Will Kevyn Adams survive the week as Buffalo Sabres GM? 35:00

26d ago35:00

35:00

Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams could be headed for a different role in the organization. Will Terry Pegula fire him, will Adams be President of Hockey Operations? And who could take over as GM? Plus, what Adams and Lindy Ruff had to say about the team's season, the future, and their own roles. And who Sneaky Joe is picking to win the Stanley Cup in …

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Reacting to the first weekend of the NHL Playoffs 1:46:02

26d ago1:46:02

1:46:02

The Jets, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights all jumped out to 1-0 series leads in an awesome opening weekend of thew NHL playoffs. We're joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to discuss the weekend's games, preview the series starting tonight and much more. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 The weekend's games 37:30 Bucci joins! 1:05:…

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Buffalo Sabres end 2024-25 with a win, but know the season was a failure 28:57

29d ago28:57

28:57

The Sabres season wraps up with a win over the Flyers bringing the season total to 79 points, missing the playoffs by 12 points. Putting a bow on the season, there's lots to chew on from locker room cleanout day, including comments from Jason Zucker on the way the league sees the Sabres playoff drought. Plus, talk from Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson,…

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Previewing the 2025 NHL Playoffs 1:07:07

30d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

After the Montreal Canadiens win last night, the field is officially set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We preview the matchups and discuss which players we're most looking forward to seeing in the playoffs. Plus, we're joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to talk about what playoff storylines we should be watching. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos!…

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: Which first round match-up is primed for an upset? 31:25

1M ago31:25

31:25

NOTE: Recorded before the Western Conference wildcards and WC2 in the East are set Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the biggest surprises and disappointments of the NHL season, before talking about which first…

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Maple Leafs shutout the Sabres and take the Atlantic in Buffalo 26:32

1M ago26:32

26:32

The Maple Leafs come to Buffalo with all their fans and left with an Atlantic Division title, after a shutout win over the Sabres. Sneaky Joe defends the Sabres effort in the game, until the final couple of minutes, and blames Anthony Stolarz. The newest Sabre killer. Plus, Bo Byram continues to sound like someone that isn't going to be in Buffalo …

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Will the Blue Jackets or Canadiens make the NHL playoffs? 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens have left it to the final game of their season to decide which team will take the second wildcard spot in the NHL's Eastern Conference. We talk about that situation and are joined by Jeff Marek to discuss that and some of the playoff matchups that are already set. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 4:05 Nur…

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Buffalo Sabres fans should dream for Mitch Marner 31:43

1M ago31:43

31:43

Mitch Marner is about to become a free agent this summer and has still not signed with the Maple Leafs. As Toronto visits the Sabres, how much should Sabres fans be dreaming about the possibility of signing Marner this summer? Sneaky Joe says not to think it's likely at all, but allow yourself to dream about it, laying out the sales pitch for Buffa…

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Ivan Demidov's electric Montreal Canadiens debut 1:31:20

1M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Ivan Demidov had 2 points and a terrible back check in his NHL debut, but the Habs lost in a shootout, meaning the Canadiens could still lose their wildcard spot to the Columbus Blue Jackets. We discuss everything from that game and much more, including a chaotic Oilers-Kings game featuring Darnell Nurse cross checking Quinton Byfield. Plus, we hav…

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Buffalo Sabres doing better job standing up for themselves led by Dahlin, Tuch, Benson 33:06

1M ago33:06

33:06

The Sabres dropped their final three road games of the season, including two losses in Florida and Tampa Bay this weekend. However, within those losses, a few Sabres proved you don't have to question their will to defend teammates. After Jiri Kulich was dropped with a dirty hit, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Benson, and Alex Tuch all answered the bell. Sneak…

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The NHL regular season is ending in pandemonium 53:19

1M ago53:19

53:19

The Winnipeg Jets have clinched the President's Trophy, but it may have come at the cost of injuries to Nikolaj Ehlers and Dylan Samberg. We discuss the Jets and what else we know about the playoffs entering the final week of the regular season, including the Mattias Ekholm injury. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 7:57 What we know 20:58 Capitals cooked…

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The Buffalo Sabres playoff drought reaches 14 years 32:03

1M ago32:03

32:03

The Buffalo Sabres have officially missed the playoffs for the 14th year in a row, easily an NHL record. Sneaky Joe goes through a long list of crazy facts and stats that puts this incredible drought into perspective. When will the drought finally end? Plus, what happened to the Sabres in Columbus in their loss to the Blue Jackets, things to watch …

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Does Zach Benson have the potential to become an elite forward for the Buffalo Sabres? 32:58

1M ago32:58

32:58

Zach Benson is already an elite defensive forward in the NHL, but does he have the ability to turn into an all-around elite player? A look at a few examples of Benson's hockey IQ, some numbers on his speed and shooting, plus his age has Sneaky Joe feeling good about his potential to still become a top offensive forward, along with the defensive gam…

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Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov shine in returns from injury 1:14:12

1M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

The Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild got much needed reinforcements with their biggest stars returning from injury and having big games. We discuss that and more from a wild night in the NHL, and are joined by TSN's Frank Corrado to discuss Ivan Demidov and all things Montreal Canadiens. 0:00 Welcome to What Chaos! 5:30 Players score goals 14:35 …

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NHL SQUAD SHOW: What Are The Ideal NHL Playoff Match-Ups This Season? 32:01

1M ago32:01

32:01

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Jess Belmosto (Locked On Flames), Kyle Kjer (Locked On Ducks) and Shukri Wrights (Locked On NHL Game Night) are talking about the playoffs! What are the ideal playoff match-ups this year? Should the format change to 1-8, or keep the Wildcards? Plus, if you could only c…

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Should the Buffalo Sabres bring James Reimer back next season? 36:04

1M ago36:04

36:04

Sabres goaltender James Reimer has won seven games in a row, the longest win streak of his career. Do the Sabres have to bring Reimer back next season, despite being 37 years old? Plus, how real is the Sabres goal scoring success as of late? And a look at Tage Thompson's Team USA candidacy as he continues to light the lamp. Support Us By Supporting…

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