BUFFALO SABRES 2026-27 SEASON PREVIEW | Episode 195

Episode 195: The Buffalo Sabres’ 2026-27 Season is here!The team kicks off their season this Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.The guys discuss preseason takeaways, if the forward group can truly replace Alex Tuch, if the defense group can replace Bowen Byram, their expectations for certain players/coaches, their season hot takes, and are even joined by a special guest for a surprise job interview.Tune in for three hours of Sabres talk!(0:00) Intro(0:32) WE MADE IT(8:54) Preseason Takeaways(22:47) Should Jiri Kulich make the Sabres’ roster?(34:33) The Power Play(43:22) What does a successful Buffalo Sabres season look like?(49:59) Can they replace Alex Tuch’s production?(1:04:25) Is Jack Quinn the X-Factor of this team?(1:08:57) Tage Thompson(1:14:33) Can Olen Zellweger replace Bowen Byram?(1:19:20) Louis Crevier(1:21:55) Is this Rasmus Dahlin’s Norris year?(1:27:07) Goaltending Trio(1:35:57) Connor Hellebuyck(1:39:38) Lindy Ruff(1:45:31) Seth Appert/Power Play(1:53:13) Jarmo Kekalainen(1:55:24) Will the Buffalo Sabres make the playoffs?(2:02:22) Devin Kowalski returns to the show for a job interview(2:25:08) Buffalo Sabres Over/Unders(2:36:14) Buffalo Sabres Hot Takes(2:44:22) Stanley Cup Picks(2:50:00) Weekly Preview(2:57:35) Christian’s Cafeteria Season Preview (3:06:39) Closing ThoughtsThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/Sign up to our Patreon for more The Sabre Report content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReport