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The Instigator Podcast 5.24 – NHL Jersey Talk with Matt Hills of hockeyreviews.ca

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In addition to our discussion on Buffalo snapping their losing streak – and offensive impotency – Chris and Tyler spent some time with Matt Hills of hockeyreviews.ca. Matt is a jersey aficionado who spent some time talking counterfeit jerseys with us along with the noticeable drop in quality of retail NHL jerseys in recent years.

We had some data issues with this week’s podcast so some editing was required to make sure the file was set up right. A few pieces wound up being left on the cutting room floor but hopefully the final product isn’t too choppy.

 

The Instigator Podcast 5.23 – Special Edition Podcast with 716 Sports Podcast

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We got together with our friends from the 716 Sports Podcast to discuss all things Sabres this week. The roundtable discussion hit on Buffalo’s scoring woes up front and on the blueline, goaltending and the impressive play from the various prospects recalled from Rochester.

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The Instigator Podcast 5.22 – Talking Sabres Penalty Kill Pros and Cons

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Our Election Night Special features no politics and plenty of Sabres talk. We go deep on what seems to be the biggest shortcomings for the Sabres otherwise consistent penalty kill. Chris and Tyler analyze portions of the system which appear to be weak points with how the Sabres rotate in-zone when on the kill. Also on the list, Jacob Trouba’s new contract and a pair of trade rumors which could benefit the Sabres.

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The Instigator Podcast 5.21 – Reflecting on the Sabres First Month

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With the first month of the season in the books, Chris and Tyler look back on what worked – and what didn’t – for the Sabres in October. We touch on a handful of NHL news subjects including a pair of trade rumors which could interest Tim Murray. Listen here or download to your device using the following links:

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The Instigator Podcast 5.20 – Sabres Forwards Limiting On and Off Ice Moves

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The newest episode of The Instigator Podcast highlights the breaking news on Seattle’s arena deal and the struggles in the crease for the Kings, Bruins and Leafs. Chris and Tyler also make an interesting discovery pertaining to the Sabres Corsi numbers while discussion how Buffalo’s forwards are causing limitations for the club’s on-ice performance and off-ice maneuvering.

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The Instigator Podcast 5.19 – System Adjustments Keep Sabres on Track

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After the injuries to Jack Eichel and Evander Kane, Sabres fans had a disappointing outlook for the season to come. However, the team rebounded from their disappointing opener with an impressive win against the Oilers. Chris and Tyler discuss how Buffalo’s system let them down in the home opener but helped carry them in their win against Edmonton.

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The Instigator Podcast 5.18 – Sabres Season Preview with Jeremy White of WGR 550

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Jeremy White of WGR 550 joined Chris and Tyler to offer up a season preview for the 2016-17 Sabres season as we placed a particular focus on how the Buffalo blueline will shape the team’s success this year. We also touch on the new contract for Rasmus Ristolainen and the additional RFA contracts signed by Johnny Gaudreau and Nikita Kucherov. As always, you can find The Instigator Podcast on iTunes and through Google Play. Thanks again to Jeremy for joining the show and offering up his thoughts on the Sabres outlook for the year.

The Instigator Podcast 5.17 – Gudas, NHL Discipline and Projecting the Sabres Roster

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We’re back to provide our thoughts on what the initial Sabres roster will look like for the season as Derek Grant, Hudson Fasching and Casey Nelson among those impressing in the preseason. Along the way we touch on some of the seemingly inaccurate statistical models projecting the Sabres season and the stunning lack of discipline applied to Radko Gudas’ latest indiscretion. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes so you never miss an episode.

The Instigator Podcast 5.16 – Sabres Camp and the Surprising Trouba Trade Request

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After Jacob Trouba’s surprising trade request from Winnipeg, Chris and Tyler discuss the Sabres-related focus on the request and potential for the Sabres to acquire the young blueliner. We also touch on the beginning of Sabres training camp and the battle for spots in Buffalo’s bottom six. You can subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, hit the link here to subscribe and rate.

The Instigator Podcast 5.15 – Talking Sabres Prospects Challenge and the World Cup of Hockey

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After a short break Tyler and Chris are back with another episode of The Instigator. This week we touch on the Sabres Prospects Challenge and the World Cup of Hockey. We spend quite a bit of time on the early struggles of Team USA and whether or not they’ll find a way to come out of pool play. You can subscribe to The Instigator Podcast on iTunes by clicking this link.