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A Buffalo Sabres podcast hosted by Chris and Tyler of the Buffalo blog Two in the Box. The Instigator focuses on Sabres hockey, the NHL and other Buffalo-related topics.
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- 2 days ago57 min
A Lack of Finish is Haunting the Sabres
The Sabres aren't quite polished enough up front this season and their lack of finish is affecting them in more ways than one. Not only is the power play a conitnuing issue, but their even strength play is beginning to reflect the issue as well. We also take a few listener questions on trade targets, the goaltending rotation and Dax Rudolph.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
Larkin and Kucherov and the Evolving Player-Team Relationship
We open with a quick conversation on the Sabres new Hometown Remix jerseys before jumping into the latest on Dylan Larkin and Nikita Kucherov. We talk about the most recent developments around Larkin and how his situation has evolved to a point where the Red Wings hold a great deal of power. Later on, we break down the new trade request from Kucherov and the unique and somewhat surprising development from one of the most talented and influential players over the last 10 years.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
The Power Behind the Sabres Hometown Remix Featuring Eric Bodamer
The designer of the Sabres Hometown Remix jersey, Eric Bodamer, joins the show to provide insight into the design process, the regional history that served as inspiration and the details sprinkled throughout the jersey. Eric provides incredible background into the newest alternate jerseys, including some of the aspects of the jerseys that haven't been made public. As always, Eric was incredibly gracious with his time and offered up some awesome anecdotes and expertise from his incredible career in sports.
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Are the Sabres in Win Now Mode?
The Sabres missed out on Connor Hellebuyck but may be in on another American Olympian in Dylan Larkin. We break down the Hellebuyck trade and offer some final thoughts on the saga from Buffalo's perspective. We also run through the reports that the Sabres have interest in Larkin and debate whether a top center is more valuable to the Sabres than a number one goalie. All of this is done through the lens of determining if the Sabres are truly in win now mode, or if Jarmo Kekalainen has more of an eye to the future for his club. We close the episode with some thoughts on the leaked Sabres Hometown Remix jersey, which has both of us excited for the official launch.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Hellebuyck Continues to Own the Headlines
Connor Hellebuyck's saga may be drawing to a close as a potential deadline approaches this week. We discuss the ongoing rumor mill that surrounds Hellebuyck and the persistent connections between the goaltender and the Sabres. We kick off the show with a discussion on the state of the Atlantic Division and how Buffalo's woeful special teams will make their climb in the East a more difficult task.
- Oct 14, 202653 min
Sabres Hunting for Consistency
It's been an up-and-down run for the Sabres after seven games. While they haven't ripped off a run of wins, they've posted wins against some of the league's best, though their consistency has been a sticking point. Forward contributions have been especially hot and cold and we run down which players in the forward groups have been dragging down Buffalo's results. We also highlight the Olen Zellweger's encouraging play and the general strength of Buffalo's blueline.
- Oct 9, 202658 min
Another Early Season Power Outage
Yet again, the Sabres power play is a sticking point. For the third-straight season the Sabres power play has started the season on an extended drought, putting the team in a precarious position of over reliance on their even strength play. This episode discusses the lackluster power play, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's struggles and the several bright spots of the first four games of the season.
- Sep 30, 202630 min
Sabres Open 26-27 With High Hopes and a Young Roster
The Sabres start their defense of the Atlantic Division title on Thursday with their sights set on making it back-to-back years with a playoff appearance. They enter the season with a handful of troubling injuries and a host of young players who will be relyed upon for key contributions throuhgout the year. This abbreviated episode runs down some of the notable storylines ahead of the season opener.
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