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10-01 Lindy Ruff

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:45:00 GMT

10-01 Louis Crevier

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 Season Preview

patrick moran, steve bermel — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:05:00 GMT

The Buffalo Sabres are back, and expectations in Buffalo are dramatically different after last season’s breakthrough. On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Steve Burrows for an in-depth preview of the 2026-27 Sabres season.

Patrick and Steve discuss why the excitement surrounding the Sabres feels different this year, what they learned from last season’s playoff run, and whether Buffalo did enough during an offseason that featured plenty of rumors but few major additions.

They also break down several of the biggest questions that could determine whether Buffalo takes another step forward this season.

Key Takeaways

Expectations have changed in Buffalo. After finally experiencing playoff success, simply being competitive is no longer the goal. The Sabres enter the season with legitimate expectations despite an extremely difficult Atlantic Division.
Buffalo is betting heavily on its young core. Noah Östlund, Konsta Helenius, Zach Benson, Josh Doan and Jiri Kulich could all play significant roles as Buffalo attempts to replace the production and leadership lost during the offseason.
Goaltending remains a major question. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Alex Lyon and Colten Ellis give Buffalo options, but Patrick and Steve debate whether the Sabres have a true difference-maker in net—and whether Connor Hellebuyck could eventually re-enter the conversation.
Owen Power could be ready for another leap. After an impressive postseason, Power has an opportunity to establish himself alongside Rasmus Dahlin as part of one of the NHL’s strongest defensive groups.
Josh Norris may be Buffalo’s biggest X-factor. Norris has the talent to be an impact top-six forward, but staying healthy and producing consistently will be crucial. Buffalo needs more than strong two-way play from him—it needs offensive production.

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Episode 151 - 2026-27 Sabres Season Preview

Expected Buffalo — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 03:38:54 GMT

OPENING DAY for the Buffalo Sabres facing the Columbus Blue Jackets

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:46:55 GMT

The Buffalo Sabres season begins in Columbus likely with both Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Mattias Samuelsson ready to return to the lineup! However, we'll have to wait to see Olen Zellweger's debut. A look at the Sabres and Blue Jackets lineup shows a massive advantage for the Sabres in the middle-six.

Plus, a look at last year's matchups between these two teams and how the Blue Jackets will want to play the Sabres high cycle. The Blue Jackets are riding high after making a huge trade acquiring Matthew Knies from the Maple Leafs. And finally what the odds say about this game, including goal scoring props!

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Sabres Open 26-27 With High Hopes and a Young Roster

Chris Ostrander — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:45:22 GMT

Buffalo Sabres TO MAKE THE PLAYOFFS and Rasmus Dahlin to win the Norris some of the best bets this season

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:01:31 GMT

Entering the Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 season, expectations are a lot higher than they have been in past seasons, but still not as high as some fans would like. Exploring the Sabres betting lines for this season shows a team that should be on the playoff bubble, and one that is the 5th best team in the Atlantic Division. Is 95.5 points as an over/under too little?

Plus, why the over bets on Josh Doan this season are Sneaky Joe's favorite bets of the season, now that he'll be playing on the top line withTage Thompson. And a look at Awards odds shows Rasmus Dahlin as one of the favorites to win the Norris Trophy, and Konsta Helenius as a bit of a longshot to win the Calder Trophy.

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9-30 Full Show

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:25:40 GMT

09-30 Lindy Ruff

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:45:00 GMT

09-30 Mattias Samuelsson

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

09-30 Rasmus Dahlin

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Sabres vs the Atlantic: Episode 7 - Tampa (2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:37:00 GMT

Episode 230- Sabres Season Preview Show

Duane Steinel — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:18:00 GMT

Duane and Hurls preview the upcoming season:

- The Leafs trade Knies to Columbus for Marchenko

- Is the Atlantic Division the best in the NHL?

- Injury bug hits Buffalo early

- Final Roster

- Sabres goaltending

- Where we predict the Sabres will finish

- Olen Zellweger and Crevier

- Internal development

- More! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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UPL and Mattias Samuelsson COULD RETURN for Buffalo Sabres opening night

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:55:40 GMT

The Buffalo Sabres are two days away from opening their regular season against the Columbus Blue Jackets and some of the big injury questions are being answered. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was at practice in the starters net, so it seems likely that he is good to go for the start of the year. Even Alex Lyon is just days away from making the Sabres goalie room totally healthy. Mattias Samuelsson meanwhile skated on his own on Tuesday and Lindy Ruff sounded like he is getting really close. However, Conor Timmins could be awhile. We break down all the different blueline combinations we could have for the Sabres on Thursday and Saturday.

Plus, new lines at practice features Josh Norris being bumped up to the top line and on the wing. Ryan McLeod gets moved back to center and the Noah Östlund line stays together. Plus, Lindy doesn't sound very complimentary of Konsta Helenius.

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9-29 Full Show

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:10:42 GMT

09-29 Lindy Ruff

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

09-29 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMT

E112. "2026-27 Season Predicitons"

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:30:00 GMT

On to the opener

Kris Baker and Matthew Fairburn — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

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Sabres Season Preview & Standings Predictions (S8 E2)

Straight Up Sabres — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

On today's episode, we preview the start of the Sabres season and discuss realistic expectations, navigating the injury bug, who needs to step up & get off to a hot start, goaltending, the young forwards, and more before sharing our league-wide standings predictions. We also react to the Marchenko-Knies trade in real time.

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Short Shift: Buffalo Sabres 2026-27 Opening Roster

Expected Buffalo — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:32:05 GMT

Will the Buffalo Sabres REPEAT as Atlantic Division champions in 2026-27?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 01:03:41 GMT

The Buffalo Sabres came out of nowhere to win the Atlantic Division in 2025-26. Now there are expectations to contend for that crown again, and make the playoffs. Before the Florida Panthers, Montréal Canadiens, and Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice on opening night, Sneaky Joe has his Atlantic Division predictions for 2026-27!

With a clean bill of health and Brady Tkachuk now on the team, it's hard to see the Panthers not contending for the top of the division. Could the Tampa Bay Lightning fall back this year with a paper thin roster and Victor Hedman's availability issues? This is the toughest year to predict this division in a very long time. The Sabres will have their hands full with at least six good teams.

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9-28 Full Show

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:36:33 GMT

BUFFALO SABRES 2026-27 SEASON PREVIEW | Episode 195

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:00:50 GMT

Short Shift: End of the Preseason

Expected Buffalo — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:34:18 GMT