On this week’s episode we cover the fallout of the Jack Eichel and CJ Smith injuries, touch on Alex Nylander’s stalling development and offer up a brief Olympic prediction. We also focus on the rumored links between the Sabres and Flyers and exactly how a deal between the two might come to fruition.
The Instigator Podcast
The Instigator Podcast 6.21 – Potential Trade Targets Cropping Up for the Sabres
After the New York Rangers notified their fans that they’d be selling off big pieces of their roster and a few notable names hit the waiver wire, Chris and Tyler run down some of the names that will be hitting the market in coming days and weeks. We take a close look at a few players who have been mentioned in rumors who would fit well in Buffalo while also taking a closer look at what continues to ail the Sabres on the blueline.
The Instigator Podcast 6.20 – Back from the All Star Break
The All Star break is over and the Sabres have reverted to their most maddening form. On this week’s podcast we talk about Jack Eichel’s impressive weekend in Tampa and toss some ideas around about how the league can beef up the Skills Competition. We touch on Chad Johnson’s continuing struggles in the Sabres crease while also lamenting the continued scourge that is the offside and goaltender interference review system.
The Instigator Podcast 6.19 – Reviewing our Season Preview at the All Star Break
Although the Sabres have enjoyed a nice stretch of play, we decided to revisit our season preview podcast and see how well we did prognosticating the NHL. As it turns out we chose…poorly. As we review our picks, and how the current standing have shaken out, we dig in on a few of the teams around the league. We take a closer look at Vegas, Chicago, Carolina and Edmonton and what’s led them to their spot in the standings.
The Instigator Podcast 6.18 – New Year, Same Sabres
We had a brief holiday layoff and it appears the Sabres did as well. Chris and Tyler are back to discuss the dust-up between Justin Falk and Evander Kane at practice today. We also touch on Jack Eichel’s All Star nomination, Zach Bogosian’s injury and the recall of Brendan Guhle and Linus Ullmark.
The Instigator Podcast 6.17 – World Junior Championships Outlook
Finishing minutes before Alex Nylander was officially loaned to Team Sweden by the Sabres, Chris and Tyler discuss the outlook for this year’s World Junior tournament. We offer up some thoughts on the medal favorites while also providing a few games worth circling for the upcoming tourney.
The Instigator Podcast 5.16 – Moulson Island and Talking Trade
Jason Botterill made a big statement this week, waiving Matt Moulson and assigning him to Ontario of the AHL. He also made his first in-season trade in an effort to improve a struggling club. Buffalo wasn’t the only hot spot in the hockey world this week as the Devils and Ducks made a big trade and Seattle set the groundwork to land an expansion franchise. We discuss all of that and which deals Botterill could make in order to set the Sabres up for improvement now and in the future.
The Instigator Podcast 6.15 – (Delayed) Winter Classic Jersey Reaction
The Sabres stunning Winter Classic jerseys were released last week and while we didn’t get a chance to offer up our thoughts right away, we’re here now to talk about how much we love them.
The Instigator Podcast 6.14 – Should the Sabres Tap their Pipeline this Season?
The Sabres are seeing success in Rochester this season as the prospects Buffalo has in the Flower City have lifted the Amerks to second in the AHL’s North Division. Led by the likes of CJ Smith and Brendan Guhle, the Amerks are proving to be a development dream for the Sabres. In what’s looking like a lost season, does it make sense for Jason Botterill to pull up his growing youngsters, or should he stay the course and allow those players to develop away from the struggles of the NHL club?
We discuss this, the looming return of Zach Bogosian and George Parros’ first serious foray into suspensions on this week’s episode.
The Instigator Podcast 6.12 – Lack of Consistency and Lack of Depth Hurting the Sabres
The Sabres can’t seem to lock down the play that saw them grab a pair of key wins in the past week. Chris and Tyler discuss what’s been keeping Buffalo from climbing higher in the standings and what can be done to address it.
Two in the Box 