Official podcast of Expected Buffalo which is an analytics focused website covering the Buffalo Sabres, hosted by Chad DeDominicis and Anthony Sciandra
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The Buffalo Sabres are through 16 games and still fighting with consistency. Team overview - 6:33 Offensive output - 15:43 Tage injury - 25:31 Defense - 30:40 4th line struggles - 45:16 Goaltending decisions - 52:30De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 22 - Roller Coaster
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After digging themselves out of an early hole the Buffalo Sabres have lost two in a row. Offense - 2:28 Defense pairs: 11:41De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 21 - One Month Down
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The Buffalo Sabres finish up October with a loss to the Florida Panthers. They ended the month strong and need to carry that into November. Quinn and Cozens - 2:08 Cap space - 11:13 Look ahead - 19:15De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 20 - Stacking Points
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After a slow start, the Sabres have picked up 7 of their last 10 points. They have a favorable five-game stretch in their schedule to keep the momentum going. Overview: 1:03 Lineup decisions: 5:49 Team numbers: 11:30 Amerks: 18:04De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 19 - Pace Yourself
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The Sabres lost a high-scoring game against the Penguins but did get a point in overtime. It's still early in the season and not time to get out of control. Big Picture: 1:00 Defense - 4:46 Quinn/Cozens - 7:40 Special Teams - 14:30 Luukkonen - 18:29De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 18 - Improvement
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The Buffalo Sabres looked much better in their last two games and picked up their first win. Now they head on the road looking to keep it going. Kings and Panthers Games - 2:45 Goaltending Rotation - 13:00 Road Trip: 14:37 Adams/Front Office: 18:00De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 17 - Home Opener
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The Buffalo Sabres struggled their first two games of the season in Prague, but look to correct things back in North America when they open their home schedule. James Reimer: 1:20 Two games in Prague: 5:05 Home opener: 19:15De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 98 - Buffalo Sabres 2024-25 Season Preview
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The Buffalo Sabres open their 2024-25 campaign on Friday in Prague. We go through the roster this season discussing all of the storylines. High-level overview: 3:05 Forwards: 13:50 Defense: 29:45 Goalie: 38:22 Lindy: 44:08 Season Predictions: 50:00De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 16 - Training Camp Preview
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Training camp opens tomorrow for the Buffalo Sabres. There are a few interesting storylines to watch over the next few weeks. Coaching Staff: 2:07 Defense Pairs: 5:45 Camp Battles: 9:30 Europe: 21:02De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 15 - Atlantic Division Preview
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Taking a break from discussing the Buffalo Sabres to look at how they stack up against the rest of the Atlantic Division this season. Florida - 2:35 Toronto - 3:55 Boston - 6:15 TB - 8:10 Ottawa - 12:05 Detroit - 14:32 Montreal - 17:30 Division - 19:23De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 97 - 2024 Sabres Prospects Rankings
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Expected Buffalo staff put together their consensus Sabres prospects under 24 ranking for 2024.De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 14 - End of the Laine Sweeps
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The last hope for a Sabres top-six trade ended when Patrik Laine was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens. This is likely the roster the Sabres will bring to camp...maybe... Laine - 1:40 Kailer Yamamoto - 7:45 Prospect Rankings Preview - 14:15De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 13 - End of Cottage Szn
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A few newsworthy transactions occurred this week as the league exits its summer slumber. Offer Sheets - 1:46 Captaincy - 7:00 Krebs - 10:20 Wrap Up - 18:00De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 96 - Offseason Recap
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Chad and Anthony recap the moves that the Buffalo Sabres made this offseason. We discuss their potential impact and if it was enough to get them into the playoffs: 2:30 - Thoughts on the Additions 27:00 - Salary Cap 33:05 - Internal Improvements 41:44 - GoaltendersDe către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering 12 - The Night Before Free Agency 2024
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Chad recaps the 2024 NHL Draft weekend and looks ahead to the opening of free agency.Konsta Helenius - 1:00Beck Malenstyn - 3:30Marty Necas Rumors - 6:15Nik Ehlers Rumors - 7:45Jeff Skinner Buyout - 11:10Roster Needs - 13:18UFA Targets - 15:15De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 11 - 2024 NHL Draft
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The Buffalo Sabres now hold the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft. Chad and Austin discussed a handful of prospects the Sabres could pick at 14.2:30 - Will they keep 14?8:22 - Michael Bransegg-Nygard11:45 - Adam Jiricek14:30 - Michael Hage17:55 - Cole Eiserman22:30 - Stian Solberg25:10 - Konsta Helenius29:30 - Teddy Stiga31…
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Episode 95 - 2024 Mock Offseason 2.0
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Chad took his turn as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres to put together a roster that can make the playoffs next season.De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering 10 - Jeff Skinner Buyout
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Chad discusses the situation around the rumored buyout of Jeff Skinner. The cap ramifications, why they're doing it now, and what it means for this offseason.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 94 - 2024 Mock Offseason 1.0
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Anthony takes the role as Kevyn Adams in our first mock offseason episode of the 2024 offseasonDe către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 9 - Let's Make a Deal
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Let's make a deal. Chad put together five trade scenarios for the Buffalo Sabres to improve their team this summer.Trade 1 - 2:35Trade 2 - 9:51Trade 3 - 13:08Trade 4 - 16:25Trade 5 - 22:45De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 8 - Biggest Offseason Need
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As the calendar flips to June, the offseason starts to ramp up over the next 30-45 days. As we head into that point, what is the biggest need for the Sabres this offseason? Third Line Center: 2:51 Top 6 Winger: 5:23 Depth Forwards: 7:05 Defenseman: 12:58 Goaltending: 15:55De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 7 - Mailbag
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The offseason chugs along as the Buffalo Sabres get ready to make the moves they need to make to get back into the postseason. In this episode, I take a few questions from fans: Biggest Need - 2:00 Henri Jokiharju - 7:04 Ruff/Adams - 9:25 Goaltenders - 14:02 Dream Addition - 16:01De către Expected Buffalo
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The Buffalo Sabres have hired Lindy Ruff as their next head coach. We get into what it means to bring him back, the coaching search, assistant options, and impact on the roster. Ruff - 2:04 Defense/Goalie Results - 13:05 Assistants - 18:25 Players - 33:25 Playoffs - 38:45 Guess the Sabre - 44:15De către Expected Buffalo
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Kevyn Adams moved on from head coach Don Granato the day after the Buffalo Sabres season ended. Now, the search for the next head coach comes into focus over the next few weeks or so. Granato: 1:29 Adams: 4:30 Coaching Targets: 7:32 Amerks: 21:00De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering 5 - Another Disappointing Season
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The 2023-24 Buffalo Sabres season has come to an end. Another year without the playoffs. The decision on how to move forward with the head coach will be the first answer we get in the offseason. Intro - 0:00 Coaching Decision: 3:25 Roster Openings: 11:00De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 4 - No More Meatballs
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After a 6-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, the Buffalo Sabres slim playoff hopes are gone. It's now time for the organization to have a conversation about whether Don Granato should remain the head coach for this team moving forward.De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 3 - Wahlberg Szn
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The Buffalo Sabres picked up a win in the final game of their west coast trip. They now head home for a five-game homestand. Their AHL affiliate is in the middle of a playoff race as well with a reinforcement on the way. - Look Ahead to East Wild Card Race: 0:30 - Amerks Update: 6:30De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 2 - The Promotion
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This mini-podcast episode focuses on Tage Thompson and a potential front-office decision that the Buffalo Sabres could be facing. Quick Team Reset: 0:30 Tage: 2:00 Jason Karmanos: 12:35 Two Questions: 19:27De către Expected Buffalo
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xB Offering Episode 1 - Hope is a Dangerous Thing
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In our first mini-episode of the xB Offering, Chad discusses the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference and looks ahead to the Sabres matchup with the Seattle Kraken. Intro - 0:00 Eastern Conference Wild Card Race - 3:45 Kraken matchup - 12:35De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 92 - Don't Call it a Comeback
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Eddy Tabone steps in this week for Anthony to discuss the Buffalo Sabres trade deadline and the most important three-game stretch of their season. We also get into a little lacrosse discussion as well. Trade Deadline - 1:00 Meaningful Games in March - 37:00 NLL Talk - 46:00De către Expected Buffalo
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We're back after a layoff to discuss where the Buffalo Sabres find themselves now in the final quarter of the season. We also touch on the upcoming trade deadline. UPL/Goalies - 2:00 Team - 11:15 Granato - 25:17 Deadline - 37:07De către Expected Buffalo
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We're back with our first episode of 2024. A lot to catch up on with the Buffalo Sabres this week as they continue to live in the land of inconsistency. Devon Levi - 02:34 Rasmus Dahlin - 11:00 Casey Mittesltadt - 18:10 Trevor Zegras - 25:45 Jack Quinn - 34:10 World Juniors - 37:10 Guess the Sabre - 45:00…
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Episode 89 - Festivus for the Rest of Us
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The Buffalo Sabres continue to struggle this season and in line with the Holiday spirit, Chad and Anthony air their grievances about the team. Power Play: 05:00 Zone Exits: 12:00 Samuelsson/Defense Pairings: 27:00 Granato: 39:16 Adams: 54:30 Feats of Strength: 1:07:00De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 88 - The Goalie Plan
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The Buffalo Sabres continue to hang around in the Eastern Conference as they seek consistency. Patrick Kane decided not to come home and Devon Levi was assigned to the AHL. That and more this week. Patrick Kane: 1:45 Goalies: 9:30 Defensemen: 20:00 Zach Benson: 25:00 JJ Peterka: 32:00 Team Outlook: 38:45 Guess that Sabre: 1:00:00…
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Episode 87 - Patrick Kane Week
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This may be the week that Patrick Kane decides where he's going to play and the Buffalo Sabres are at the forefront of the conversation. We touch on that and an inconsistent hockey club through 15 games. Kane: 2:00 Power Play: 16:35 Granato: 22:00 Offensive Struggles: 31:42 Goalies: 40:20 Okposo: 46:30…
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Episode 86 - The Offense is Back
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The Buffalo Sabres are about to hit the 10-game mark of their season. We discuss the return of the offense, special teams, injuries at goal, and decisions ahead this week with the roster. 0:30: Scoring 14:25: Special Teams 30:00: Goalies 43:00: Benson and Savoie DecisionsDe către Expected Buffalo
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The Buffalo Sabres are 1-2 through three games. They've improved their defensive game, but the offense is off to a slow start. We touch on that and more this week. 2:27: Defensive Improvements/PK 18:10: Dawg line 26:50: Goalies 37:10: KrebsDe către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 84 - 2023-24 Sabres Season Preview
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The puck is about to drop on the Buffalo Sabres 2023-24 season. We preview the team ahead of puck drop by touching on a handful of topics: Power Contract- 1:00 Dahlin Contract - 05:45 Goalies - 15:40 Defense - 25:48 Forwards - 28:28 Granato and Adams - 43:40 Predictions - 50:04De către Expected Buffalo
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As training camp wraps up for the Buffalo Sabres we discuss the unexpected twist of Zach Benson playing himself onto the opening night roster. We touch on a disappointing showing from Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich. Give some love to Ryan Johnson. Dive into what the Sabres may do with their goaltending situation and end with a conversation about Patric…
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Episode 82 - Pre-Training Camp Live Q&A
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Chad and Anthony did a live Q&A answering questions from fans about the Buffalo Sabres entering training camp. They discussed the offseason moves, goaltending, prospects, Dahlin contract, Jordan Greenway, and more.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 81 - Expected Buffalo Consensus Top 25 Sabres Prospects Under 23
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For the second year in a row, the Expected Buffalo staff put together their consensus top 25 Buffalo Sabres prospects under 23 rankings.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 80 - Mark Wahlberg and Pool Noodles
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In the final episode of the 2022-23 season we look back on the moves the Buffalo Sabres made so far this offseason and what could still occur. We look at all three positions on the roster and discuss some prospects. We also discuss Mark Wahlberg and fighting with pool noodles.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 79 - Sabres Mock Offseason 3.0 | Chad DeDominicis
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This week Chad DeDominicis goes through the final mock offseason for the Buffalo Sabres with the 2023 NHL Draft a week away.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 78 - Sabres Mock Offseason 2.0 | Anthony Sciandra
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This week we put together our second mock offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. Anthony gets in the GM chair and Chad puts him through the offseason.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 77 - Sabres Mock Offseason | Eddy Tabone
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This week Chad and Anthony are joined by Eddy Tabone to get run through the wringer of a mock offseason. The show ended previewing NLL Finals Game 3 for the Buffalo Bandits, Game 5 for the Rochester Amerks, and Ryan Johnson signing.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 76 - 2023 Trade Target Rankings
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This week we put to get the Expected Buffalo Top 30 realistic trade targets this offseason for the Buffalo Sabres. We start off the podcast talking about the Amerks Conference Finals matchup against the Hershey Bears. Including the potential debut of Matthew Savoie. After going through our rankings we get into a conversation about the idea of tradi…
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Episode 75 - 2023 NHL Draft Prospects Review
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The focus this week is on the prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft. Expected Buffalo's prospect guru, Austin joins the show this week to touch on a lot of players that will be selected in June.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 74 - Ranking Unrestricted Free Agents
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This week we put together Expected Buffalo's top 20 unrestricted free agents that make the most sense for the Buffalo Sabres. We also got into some prospects' news and discussed a big Game 5 coming up this weekend for the Rochester Amerks.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 73 - Promising Conclusion
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The Buffalo Sabres playoff hopes came to an end on Tuesday. However, this is the first time in a long time that fans can feel like the organization has turned a corner. This week we look back on the final push and start to look toward the offseason.De către Expected Buffalo
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Episode 72 - Familiar Territory
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The Buffalo Sabres slide continues and they find themselves back in the familiar territory out of the playoff race. This week we talk about what has gone wrong and what the priorities are heading into the offseason.De către Expected Buffalo
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