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Expected Buffalo Post Game Show - Sabres vs Blue Jackets | Game 1

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the Buffalo Sabres' disappointing 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in their season opener. We started by analyzing the

Oct 2
18 min

Episode 151 - 2026-27 Sabres Season Preview

In this episode of the Expected Buffalo podcast, we dive into the excitement surrounding the upcoming Buffalo Sabres season, which kicks off tomorrow in Columbus. We ref

Oct 1
37 min

Short Shift: Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 Opening Roster

The Buffalo Sabres announced their opening night roster, which will feature 14 forwards, six defensemen, and three goaltenders. One surprise was Conor Timmins going on i

Sep 29
14 min

Short Shift: End of the Preseason

In this short shift episode of Expected Buffalo, I dive into the conclusion of the Sabres' preseason, focusing primarily on the injuries that have impacted the team as we

Sep 28
15 min

Short Shift: Preseason Defense Injuries

In this episode of "The Short Shift," we dive into the pressing topic of injuries on the blue line following our second preseason game. We discuss the current status of M

Sep 24
15 min

Expected Buffalo Post Game Show - Preseason Game 2

The Buffalo Sabres won their second preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 5-1. I discussed a few notes, mostly good but with some bad news too,

Sep 23
15 min

Episode 150 - Preseason Hockey

In this episode of Expected Buffalo, I dive into the excitement of game night as the Sabres face off against the Penguins in their preseason opener. I share my thoughts o

Sep 22
25 min

Noah Ostlund's Eight Year Extension

In this episode of the Expected Buffalo podcast, we introduce a new format for our show, moving away from the traditional offering name and style. We're excited to presen

Sep 15
13 min

Episode 149 - Replacing Alex Tuch's Minutes

In this episode of the Expected Buffalo podcast, I decided to take a break from discussing Connor Hellebuyck, despite the high interest in that topic. Instead, I focused

Aug 30
26 min

Episode 148 - Hellebuyck's Public Push

In this episode of the Expected Buffalo podcast, I dive into the latest developments surrounding Connor Hellebuyck and his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets. With trai

Aug 28
32 min

Episode 147 - End of Cottage Season

In this episode of Expected Buffalo, I return after a month-long break, feeling refreshed and ready to dive back into hockey discussions. I touch on the quiet state of th

Aug 21
27 min

Episode 146 - Louis Crevier Breakdown and mid-July Chatter

We're now a few weeks past the start of free agency, and it has gone quiet for the most part in the NHL. In this episode, we discuss the breakdown of Louis Crevier at exp

Jul 16
38 min

Episode 145 - Offseason Recap

With the Fourth of July passing, we move into cottage season on the NHL calendar. There may still be a few moves around the league, but history dictates that most teams a

Jul 5
42 min

Episode 144 - Free Agency

The 2026 NHL Draft weekend is over, and now we're heading into the free agent market opening on July 1st. We recap draft weekend for the Buffalo Sabres, including the si

Jun 30
34 min

Episode 143 - The Night Before the Draft

Let's catch up on the latest with the Buffalo Sabres with the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft less than 24 hours away. 2:45 - Fourth Overall Pick 13:35 - Trade rumors

Jun 26
27 min

Episode 142 - 2026 Mock Offseason

It's time for our annual mock offseason episode. Anthony plays the role of the other NHL general managers, and Chad assumes the role of Buffalo Sabres general manager.

Jun 23
1 h 48 min

Episode 141 - Interview with Owen Parker

As we get into the meat of the NHL offseason, I was joined this week by Owen Parker of WGR550 to discuss the Buffalo Sabres summer plans. 3:30 - Goaltending 16:00 - Alex

Jun 2
36 min

Expected Buffalo Postgame Show - Sabres vs Canadiens | Game 4

The Buffalo Sabres even the series with the Montreal Canadiens at 2-2 with a 3-2 victory in Game 4. Konsta Helenius had a strong debut, Owen Power was good as well, and

May 13
20 min

Expected Buffalo Postgame Show - Sabres vs Canadiens | Game 3

The Buffalo Sabres lost big to the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 6-2 and now are facing a must-win Game 4 on Tuesday night. They got another strong game from Zach Ben

May 11
30 min

Expected Buffalo Postgame Show - Sabres vs Canadiens | Game 1

The Buffalo Sabres picked up a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens to take Game 1 of the series. We discuss some observations from the game and key players. Sponsors: On

May 7
21 min

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Intelligent and informed conversation backed up with solid analytic information all about this hockey team. Told from two fans that are honest yet hopeful about the Sabres now and in the future. Very entertaining interaction and s must listen for real fans of the Blue and Gold aka Black and Red !

Timaaa · Apr 2023

Overall great content and analysis for numbers/analytically inclined hockey fans. A few things I would change/improve: -Anthony has a speaking quirk where he says “, right?” after about 50% of his sentences. -more consistency with the episodes being released. Life happens though and that leads to random long gaps between episodes. -could really do without the guessing games at the end of the episodes. Maybe fine during the off-season but a brief review of other teams in the league to pay attention to or interesting players to watch would be more informative than playing 20 questions about old Sabres players.

DonkeyS@uce · Dec 2022

My favorite weekly Sabres pod (even when the team/coach/front office makes me want to pull my hair out). I love the mix of analytics and eye test, plus who doesn’t love a reminder that the Sabres have wasted years of Eichel’s career 😭

Bhurry · Jan 2019

Being a Sabres fan living in Illinois, having Beyond the Blade brings me back into the Sabres fandom and I love it! It's great to be able to tweet a question or suggestion at the guys, and get an answer. So glad I got into podcasts and found this one, because this is a show I look forward to every week.

Drinkwater32 · Dec 2016

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