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Maintenance DayEpisode 89: Your Buffalo Sabres training camp previewLance and Joe are back again and this time they've got Peyton Krebs' new contract to talk about, just like they knew they would. But wait, there's more.The Sabres wrapped up the Prospects Challenge this week and it was very difficult to leave that and wonder how Jiri Kulich finds his way on the Sabres roster this season. But will he? Hmm...There are loads of position battles, players to pick from, and hard decisions ahead for Lindy Ruff and Kevyn Adams when training camp opens on Wednesday morning and the guys go over...2024-09-171h 13Maintenance DayEpisode 88: Naptime over, it's Sabres Prospects Challenge timeWhen last you heard from Lance and Joe, it was early July and the Buffalo Sabres had just made a massive trade and then the team did virtually nothing else since! The nerve! The guys are back this week talking all about the Sabres' star-studded lineup for the annual Prospects Challenge and they each pick three players they're excited to watch closely. With five first-round picks to choose from, surely some of them will be part of the fun, provided they don't try to one-up each other with different players.They also take some time...2024-09-121h 39Maintenance DayEpisode 87: Sabres offseason and the Matt Savoie tradeSavor the summertime because Lance and Joe are back and so is the Buffalo Sabres offseason discussion.The guys took in the draft in Las Vegas, but the real buzz went down when the Sabres traded Matt Savoie to the Edmonton Oilers for Ryan McLeod. They'll break down the move, why it went down, what the team should do next, and how the lineup sets up. As part of that, they'll get into the signings of Jason Zucker and Nicolas Aube-Kubel, trading for Beck Malenstyn, and the buyout of Jeff Skinner (oh right, that happened too). 2024-07-071h 21Maintenance DayEpisode 86: Jeff Skinner and the buyout conundrumLance and Joe are back again this week talking about the case of whether or not the Buffalo Sabres should buy out Jeff Skinner. There are pros and cons a-plenty to be had with such a tricky case and beefy contract. They'll also get into how best to address the Sabres bottom-six forward situation. Free agents or trades are there to be signed or made, but who are the best candidates? There is a lot to sort through and it's a very tricky thing to do because they cannot miss on any acquisitions.Thanks for...2024-06-211h 20Maintenance DayEpisode 85: The Sabres offseason outlookLance and Joe are back and this week they're gearing up hardcore for the Sabres offseason. They'll talk about whether or not Buffalo will keep the No. 11 pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and if they're dealing it...what are they going to go for?The guys will then bust out their ideal shopping lists for positions whether it's via trade or free agency for top-and-bottom-six forwards, centers, wings and third pair defensemen. There's *plenty* to sift through on all accounts which is why this episode is packed with extra listening for your enjoyment/infuriation.Thanks...2024-06-141h 37
Talking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Returns To Talk Sabres & Bills (800th Episode)On this milestone 800th episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by writer and sports media personality Joe Yerdon for the first time in nearly seven months to talk about the Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills and plenty more.After spending some time catching up with fun conversation, they dive into the Sabres and Patrick gets the lowdown on how it was for Joe covering a team full-time this season that underachieved both on the ice and organizationally. Shockwaves were recently sent throughout Buffalo if not the league when Terry Pegula appointed Lindy Ruff the head coach...2024-05-231h 11Maintenance DayEpisode 84: Lindy Ruff is back and Seth Appert is joining himLance and Joe are back - hey, it's the offseason, cut them a break! They're back and they've got the goods on Lindy Ruff's return to the Buffalo Sabres as the head coach. They discuss what his return means, what it'll entail, and what to expect from him.They'll also talk about Seth Appert getting promoted from the Rochester Americans to be the assistant coach in Buffalo alongside Lindy and what it'll mean to have him there to fix up the power play and rejoin the many prospects he helped get to the NHL. Plenty...2024-05-161h 14Maintenance DayEpisode 83: Don Granato's firing and what's next for the SabresWe all knew there'd be some changes, but the Sabres firing of Don Granato and the feedback from the players in the days after illuminated what went wrong. Lance and Joe will break all of it down: - What went wrong- Why the move was made- What GM Kevyn Adams said he's looking for from the next coach- Who he should take the longest (and shortest) looks at- The case for Rochester Americans coach Seth AppertBuckle in, it's their longest episode to date, but it's more...2024-04-192h 10Maintenance DayEpisode 82: Coaching, the power play, and everything elseLance and Joe saved up a lot of their words for the latest episode. This time around, the guys talk about Don Granato, his future, what could and should happen, and what's the best way for the Sabres to approach a vital offseason as well as their future. They'll also talk about JJ Peterka's breakout, particularly teaming up with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch on the top line. They'll also really get into it about the power play and how it's been a bit of a mess for a lot longer than you'd think it has. 2024-04-051h 30Maintenance DayEpisode 81: Sabres beyond the trade deadlineThe guys are back and even though they managed to get a bit too tied up with the trade deadline, Lance and Joe are back to discuss what the Buffalo Sabres pulled off. They get into what it meant to send Kyle Okposo to a Stanley Cup contender and what he meant to the team and organization.They'll also dig into one of the biggest trades of the entire deadline in which the Sabres sent Casey Mittelstadt to Colorado for defenseman Bo Byram. The guys will get into what that move does and how it sets up...2024-03-111h 10Maintenance DayEpisode 80: A Sabres smorgasbordLance and Joe have a stacked up show this week in which they discuss the latest with Jeff Skinner and what Tyson Jost's recall means for the lineup. Losing Skinner right as they get on a roll? Sounds about right for this season, doesn't it?They'll also talk about:- Owen Power's return and the brilliance (and workload) of Rasmus Dahlin- Peyton Krebs getting an opportunity and running with it- How Dylan Cozens and Tage Thompson are getting their groove back even without goals- Erik Johnson and the trade...2024-02-261h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 79: The Valentine's Day gift of Sabres hockeyToday, Lance and Joe decided to send valentines out to all of you in the form of a normal length episode of the show. You're welcome!This week, the guys discuss Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen seizing the day and highlighting how doing goalie development on the right timeline CAN work!They also get into:Kyle Okposo on the first line with Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner and why it continues to be a thing.Casey Mittelstadt's future and if it's even a good idea to consider trading him.How the Sabres...2024-02-141h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 78: Don't call it a comeback, call it a throwbackWhy yes, Lance and Joe are still doing the podcast! With Joe away and ill-prepared to produce a show with his laptop, the guys get right to business discussing Jack Quinn's injury, how the Buffalo Sabres will go about replacing him in the lineup, and all the options available to GM Kevyn Adams to make it work for the next eight weeks. They'll also dig in about the players who are impressing, how they'll go about handling the stretch run and if they're actually as bad as some fans seem to believe they are. Thanks fo...2024-01-3138 minMaintenance DayEpisode 77: Patrick Kane passes on Sabres and hello to UPLLance and Joe are back again this week and breaking down why it's OK the Buffalo Sabres didn't sign Patrick Kane even though it may have addressed some issues in the lineup.They'll break down the Sabres past few games including a stinker in Jersey and a big win against the Rangers while analyzing how they've needed Alex Tuch, gotten great play from other forwards, and also talk about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen taking hold of the No. 1 job in goal.And while UPL is owning it, they'll talk about what to do next about Devon Levi...2023-11-2838 minMaintenance DayEpisode 76: Life without Tage ThompsonLance and Joe are back this week and unfortunately the Sabres won't have Tage Thompson around for nearly the next two months. How do the Sabres make up for his absence? The guys talk about what Dylan Cozens and Casey Mittelstadt mean to the lineup to help that out. The Sabres will get Alex Tuch back in the lineup and boy have they missed him recently. One thing the Sabres aren't doing enough right now? Scoring goals. What do Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich do well in Rochester? Score goals. So where are they? Also... do they...2023-11-1635 minTalking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Talks Sabres Offense & If Benson's Staying, Plus Bills TalkOn this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by writer and sports media personality Joe Yerdon to discuss among other topics the Buffalo Sabres starting to rear up the offense after a slow start to the early season and if top prospect Zach Benson will be sticking around beyond this week.The Sabres surprisingly dominated the Colorado Avalanche this past Sunday, 4-0 and have now scored at least four goals in three straight game and at least three in six of their last seven. Joe talks about what's starting to click after a ho hum...2023-10-311h 22Maintenance DayEpisode 75: Goaliepocalypse or something like thatThis week, Lance and Joe discuss how the injuries to Devon Levi and Eric Comrie brought Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back into the fold and how he's started strong early on. The guys discuss the Sabres' 4-0 win against Colorado, the line shuffles in search of trios that can work all the time, JJ Peterka's great play of late, the return of Alex Tuch's game, Connor Clifton's suspension and Jacob Bryson's return to the lineup, what's next for Zach Benson, and who might be the next guy up from Rochester to help the lineup.Thanks for listening...2023-10-3059 minMaintenance DayEpisode 74: Sabres stumbling out of the gateThis week, Lance and Joe get into the Sabres' 1-3-0 start and if there are big reasons to worry so early on into the season. They'll also discuss Devon Levi's early workload (and injury) and how that affects the three-man setup they're rolling with. Zach Benson is also a little banged up which brings Victor Olofsson back into the lineup and boy there's a lot to sort out there, too. And with a slow start comes new line changes to break down. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the p...2023-10-201h 02Maintenance DayEpisode 73: Let the Sabres season beginIt's time, at last. The Sabres season opens on Thursday and to celebrate they got Rasmus Dahlin locked up for an 8-year, $88 million extension for Lance and Joe to discuss. They'll get into that as well as 18-year-old Zach Benson making the team, Matt Savoie's recovery from injury and what's next for him, and a tour through the lineup (especially goaltending...) to look ahead to what should be a big season in Buffalo.Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!...2023-10-101h 02Maintenance DayEpisode 72: Dahlin & Power contracts, Matt Savoie, and Sabres training campLance and Joe are back and so are the Buffalo Sabres. The guys lead off the show discussing what's going on with the lack of extensions signed by Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and whether or not it's actually a big deal. Training camp is underway and there are battles to be had, but one player who won't be duking it out just yet is prospect Matt Savoie whose shoulder injury is keeping him on the sidelines and possibly off the Sabres roster this season.There are plenty of guys worthy of discussing to take...2023-09-221h 11Maintenance DayEpisode 71: Dahlin dealin' and the prospects challengeThis week, Lance and Joe decided to play the part of Fun Police about the upcoming long-term extension Rasmus Dahlin will (eventually) sign with the Sabres. Yes, we know the money and the years - big whoop, wanna fight about it?They'll also look ahead to the Prospects Challenge in Buffalo and who among the not-usual players they're looking forward to seeing the most. They'll also get into it the same way about Sabres training camp that will follow a week later. We know everyone wants to see Devon Levi, but who ELSE?!They'll also...2023-09-061h 12Maintenance DayEpisode 70 -- Remembering RJ and moreLance and Joe are back this week and they're talking about Rick Jeanneret's passing and how the best way to honor him was to bring back everyone to share their great stories about him. They'll also dig in about the executive shuffling atop Pegula ownership, dissolving PSE, and what this could all mean for the Sabres in the meantime.Ilya Lyubushkin was traded to Anaheim recently and it doesn't exactly clear things up too well on defense. But that's OK, because competition is going to be the name of the game all across the roster...2023-08-2957 minMaintenance DayEpisode 69: Being nice about the 5th anniversary of the Jeff Skinner tradeOh hey, Lance and Joe are back this week with a new episode in which they look back on the Jeff Skinner trade that happened in August 2018 and how a former head coach nearly helped make it the worst contract in NHL history through mismanagement. The guys also delve into what to do (if anything) about Jack Quinn's absence until January. Tomas Tatar sound good? How about Pius Suter?...how about Patrick Kane?There's also goalie talk (of course!), the effect of Patrice Bergeron retiring, and some Amerks, too. Thanks for l...2023-08-031h 24Maintenance DayEpisode 68: Sabres taking care of businessLance and Joe have dried out from the NHL Draft in Nashville and are neck-deep in Sabres development camp. They'll discuss the signings Buffalo made for free agency and break down how having nine defensemen on NHL deals is going to work. Yes, they'll talk about how the only goaltending moves made were for Rochester. They'll also discuss the NHL Draft and the new prospects for everyone to salivate over including first-round pick Zach Benson.Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!...2023-07-031h 09Maintenance DayEpisode 67: Sabres offseason and post-combine thoughtsLance and Joe are back this week going over what they saw at the NHL Draft Combine and the players they think would be interesting for the Sabres to choose in the first round when they pick at 13th overall. They also talk about the free agent defense market following the Blue Jackets trading for Ivan Provorov and Damon Severson (and also signing him to a goofball deal). Lance talks about Victor Olofsson's expectation to be traded and what that does with the Sabres forwards including UFA Zemgus Girgensons and RFA Tyson Jost. Plus there's more!2023-06-141h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 66: Wrapping Amerks and talking prospectsLance and Joe are BACK thanks to the Rochester Americans' playoff run coming to an end. You take the good with the bad, right? They'll discuss the Amerks and what their future looks like with a new infusion of talent. They'll also talk about who from that team we could see with the Sabres next season, too. With draft season upon us, there's a lot of prospect talk but more about guys the Sabres already selected including what's up with Jiri Kulich, Noah Ostlund, and Matt Savoie. Would you like to see Connor Hellebuyck on the Sabres? Would you...2023-06-051h 11Maintenance DayEpisode 65: Talking playoffs: NHL and AmerksLance and Joe are back and they've been watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs and have some thoughts about what's gone down so far including takes on the Leafs fumbling while the Panthers thrive and a handful of former Sabres all over the postseason doing things. They'll also talk about the Rochester Americans in the Calder Cup Playoffs: Getting by Syracuse, facing Toronto next, and how the wave of young guys are thriving. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work a...2023-05-091h 08Maintenance DayEpisode 64: Tying a bow on the Sabres seasonWe made it everyone, the real end of the season. The part where the games are over, all the Sabres players have spoken, and Don Granato and Kevyn Adams got to assess how things went and deal with our questions for the last time for...a couple months anyway. This week, Lance & Joe discuss what Granato and Adams had to say about: goaltending, Kyle Okposo and Zemgus Girgensons maybe coming back, Matt Savoie and Jiri Kulich's future, Ryan Johnson and his maybe never signing self, a possible influx of Russian draft picks, and the inevitable extensions for Rasmus Dahlin...2023-04-201h 13Maintenance DayEpisode 63: Analyzing the Sabres dead playoff dreamThis week, Lance and Joe go over the end of the Sabres' dream to make the playoffs. They touch on literally everything you can think of relating to the team, how things played out, and what may lie ahead. There's plenty to talk about Devon Levi, Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson, and the others. It's pretty much two guys talking it out and then Lance had to go and mention the NHL Awards and it flew away in that direction. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.Follow Lance and J...2023-04-131h 08Maintenance DayEpisode 62: Devon Levi and the not-dead Sabres playoff hopeYou wanted Devon Levi, you got Devon Levi, and Devon Levi lived up to the hype in his first game. But what will he do for his second start and how soon will that be? Lance and Joe have a discussion about that and the rest of the goaltending collective that hangs in the balance as the Sabres get right back into the discussion for the playoffs. The guys also get into how the Sabres have played without Tage Thompson (good) and how Casey Mittelstadt has fit in his stead (also good). There's also more about Mattias...2023-04-031h 08Talking BuffaloImperial Live Series: Rachel Hopmayer & Joe YerdonIt’s another Imperial Live Series episode on Talking Buffalo, this time with Patrick Moran joined by sports sports writer and (most) recurring guest Joe Yerdon in addition to Spectrum Sports reporter Rachel Hopmayer for a conversation about the Buffalo Sabres, the pending NHL debut of Devon Levi and a bunch of fun random stuff taped following dinner live from Imperial Pizza in South Buffalo.Levi's set to make his first-ever NHL start tonight at home against the New York Rangers and both Rachel and Joe plenty of thoughts on if it's the right call at the ti...2023-03-311h 07Maintenance DayEpisode 61: Are the Sabres out of their funk? Maybe!This week, Lance and Joe keep the show nice and tight and a little more bite-size as opposed to the previous super-size editions. They're concerned about your audio caloric intake an discuss Pride Night and Ilya Lyubushkin, Tage Thompson's injury and how they managed with him banged up and without him against Montréal. Eric Comrie looked good don't you think? No, wait, you're wondering when Devon Levi will play and so are the guys. And let's get some shoutouts to Lukáš Rousek for pulling an Alexander Mogilny in his first NHL game (scoring on his first shi...2023-03-2947 minMaintenance DayEpisode 60: Levi's arrival and the playoff struggleThe guys are back and talking all about Devon Levi who's finally a Sabre. How much will he play and what to expect out of him? Lance and Joe get into it. You may have noticed the Sabres have been struggling lately. Yeah, they'll talk about that too as well as the additions of Riley Stillman and Jordan Greenway. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted Hockey a...2023-03-201h 08Maintenance DayEpisode 59: Sabres post-deadline checkdownWe're at last beyond the trade deadline and the Sabres made a handful of moves adding Jordan Greenway and Riley Stillman and said good-bye to Rasmus Asplund and Erik Portillo's draft rights. Lance and Joe discuss the ups and downs of the moves. The guys also dig in about the wild game against Tampa, ask about who among the goalies is going to be the guy to lean on, and take a look ahead at what could be a wicked week of games. Thanks for listening and thanks for letting us know you're enjoying the pod.2023-03-061h 09Maintenance DayEpisode 58: Sabres rolling and prepping for a trade deadlineThe countdown to Friday's trade deadline is winding down and Lance and Joe dig in on what the Sabres could/should be looking to do for it, particularly in the wake of Alex Tuch's injury that will have him out for a few weeks. News breaks during the recording a couple of times and the guys analyze the Maple Leafs acquisition of Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty and also give a mention to Michael Houser signing an NHL contract again with the Sabres. The guys also get into it about why everyone was ready to...2023-02-271h 14Maintenance DayEpisode 57 -- Let the Sabres playoff gauntlet beginAfter a one-week California-borne hiatus, Lance and Joe are back and ready to get into it about the Sabres and their race for the postseason and how it starts with a wicked four-game slate for the week. They also discuss the latest Sabres line changes and how they've worked out superbly (so far) and the emergence of Peyton Krebs as a major contributor with his growth through the season. They would be remiss to not talk about goaltending and how it's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's show because he is the hot hand everyone wants to ride. That's how that's...2023-02-201h 08Maintenance DayEpisode 56: All-Star Shenanigans and Your Sabres Questions AnsweredThis week, Lance and Joe take a look back and have some laughs about the All-Star Weekend. Are they laughing with it or laughing at it? You make the call. There's also the Tage Thompson injury that's worth discussing and just how worrisome it may be. The guys also answer a few questions about the second half of the season and what that may bring as far as trade situations and what sort of moves Sabres GM Kevyn Adams might make, Dylan Cozens' upcoming contract and what that will look like, and just how locked in on...2023-02-061h 08Maintenance DayEpisode 55: What a long, delightful trip it's beenOh, hi there. Remember us, Maintenance Day? Apologies for missing out last week, but with Lance hitting the road and Joe under the weather and the Sabres schedule being what it's been the past few weeks, literally nothing cooperated for the guys to sit down and chat. BUT!They made up for it this week by going a little extra long to discuss the Sabres getting seven out of eight possible points during the four-game road trip along with: Owen Power off the goal-scoring schneid and the continuation of his Calder case. Don shuffling lines...2023-01-301h 11Maintenance DayEpisode 54: OK let's relax a little bit nowThe guys know they're late with this week's episode, but listen, the schedule has been bonkers. For the latest episode they crammed in some time ahead of Ryan Miller night to talk about the latest turn of struggles for the team, the need for more consistency from defense pairs that don't have Rasmus Dahlin and Mattias Samuelsson, and you'll never believe it but more goaltending talk because things are all kinds of awkward. It's a short episode this week, apologies to all, but with the team on the road next week, expect a bit more fleshing out.2023-01-1934 minMaintenance DayEpisode 53: Starting the playoff discussionComing off what may have been the most fun game of the year against Minnesota, Lance and Joe decided it's time to have the talk about playoff possibilities. They're very well aware of what's happened in the past, but also there are only a couple guys who were even around for the real bad past fumblings down the stretch so it's all moot...right? Sure! They also get into the upcoming goalie-pocalypse with Eric Comrie's return coming VERY soon (yes, it's a different discussion than last week), how great Rasmus Dahlin has been, and can we give Owen Power...2023-01-091h 07Maintenance DayEpisode 52: A Sabres goaltending roshamboBet you thought Lance and Joe were done talking about the Sabres goalie situation for a while, didn't you? Ha-ha! A fool's errand, indeed. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's hot run of success and Eric Comrie's imminent return from injury has the Sabres in a bit of a spot with those two and Craig Anderson all worthy of the net in the NHL. The guys hash out Buffalo's options. They also discuss the effect the holiday and blizzard time away from the rink has had on the team, Alex Tuch's greatness of late, Quinn and Peterka kind of going through it and...2023-01-021h 00Maintenance DayEpisode 51: Happy birthday, Maintenance Day!It's been a year since this podcast began. Why it started one just before Christmas is beyond us, too, but it's too late now! Lance and Joe are here and you're stuck with them as they discuss the Sabres' newly extended Christmas break, their recent super successful road trip out west, how good Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was during that trip and what's going to happen when Eric Comrie returns in the near future. They also get you to calm down about the Cozens line being broken up for a little bit on the road and then they start discussing the...2022-12-231h 07Maintenance DayEpisode 50: Tage Thompson, that's it, that's the titleWhat a wild week for the Sabres. First, Tage Thompson goes supernova with five goals, then Jeff Skinner goes rage-style and earns a three-game suspension, and then Henri Jokiharju earns a noble, yet terrible, injury blocking an Evgeni Malkin slap shot. Sheesh. Lance and Joe get into all of that as well as Casey Mittelstadt's promotion in Skinner's absence, some goaltending chatter, and the usual end of show goofing around. Thanks for listening, we more than appreciate that and your patience and kind words, too!Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work a...2022-12-121h 07Talking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Returns To Talk Bills, Sabres & SubstackOn this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by sports writer and podcast Joe Yerdon for their weekly Tuesday conversation, this time focused on the Buffalo Bills regaining the top spot in the AFC and the Buffalo Sabres continuing to play an entertaining brand of hockey.The Bills handled their own business last Thursday in Foxboro and then sat back on Sunday and watched everything fall their way. With Kansas City and Miami both losing the Bills not only took over solo possession of first place in their division but pulled ahead of the C...2022-12-061h 19Maintenance DayEpisode 49: Old man Cozens and the rookiesQuite the impression made by Dylan Cozens, J-J Peterka, and Jack Quinn the past few games, eh? Lance and Joe talk about what it means to have the Kid Line/Youth Movement Line/Make Your Own Name For The Line But Don't Call It The Kid Line-Line going the way they are and how outstanding Cozens in particular is performing. The guys also talk about UPL and his trial by combat in the schedule and his struggles to this point. Mattias Samuelsson is a difference maker in obvious and not-so obvious ways for the Sabres. Peyton Krebs...2022-12-051h 12Maintenance DayEpisode 48: The Jakob Chychrun interruptionAnnnnnnd we're back!Lance and Joe apologize for missing out on last week's episode and offer up many mea culpas for it. They made up for it this week by both going long and discussing at length the thought of the Sabres adding Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes. What would they do and not do to acquire another top defenseman as well as who else would be able to offer what Buffalo could to make a deal like that happen.They also discuss Tyson Jost's arrival and Riley Sheahan's departure, Mattias Samuelsson being the...2022-11-281h 12Maintenance DayEpisode 47: On the skidsSo... the Sabres have lost five straight, but is everything doom and gloom or is this just part of how it goes with a young team learning the league that's also missing two of their top-four defensemen?Well, when you put it that way... Lance and Joe discuss all of that, what went right and what went wrong in the week that was, and some discussion about Casey Mittelstadt, Jack Quinn, and more. Thanks for listening, we more than appreciate it. Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work a...2022-11-141h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 46: Like a gloved punch to the faceIt's a new week and that means there's a new Sabres defenseman injured, only this time it's Rasmus Dahlin and that's really no good. Lance and Joe talk about the Sabres test of mettle in the southeast that led to the Dahlin injury and how that thrusts Owen Power into the No. 1 role which will totally be fun to watch.Another injury on defense raises the question: Should the Sabres add another NHL-caliber blue liner via trade? Is there one to even be had right now? Speaking of defending, teams are really starting to clue in on...2022-11-071h 07Talking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Talks Bills, Sabres & Premature Xmas SeasonOn the episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by writer and podcaster Joe Yerdon for their weekly chat, this time focusing on the Buffalo Bills getting the job done against Green Bay but leaving a little something to be desired as well as plenty of Buffalo Sabres talk.The Bills are 6-1 after beating Green Bay by 10 on Sunday Night Football. The guys talk about the good, bad and ugly from the game, including an uncharacteristic bad half of football from Josh Allen, which didn’t matter at least in part because of the gut...2022-11-011h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 45: Less broken than the blue lineWhat could've been a terrible week filled with L's turned around in an instant with a comeback win against Chicago. Lance and Joe discuss how Casey Mittelstadt and Victor Olofsson have really looked as of late, Tage Thompson perhaps busting out of his goal-scoring slump, the outstanding play of Jack Quinn, what's the deal with Jeff Skinner and Kyle Okposo, and... oh, right, the defense is falling apart before our collective eyes. Should probably discuss that, too, right? Thanks for listening and congratulations! You are now Owen Power's defense partner just by reading these notes....2022-10-311h 12Maintenance DayEpisode 44: Everything is OK even when it's not OKThe Sabres are flying to start the season and are having a dynamite swing through Western Canada and into Seattle. Rasmus Dahlin is killing it, so is Alex Tuch...but defensemen are getting hurt like crazy and what's up with Peyton Krebs and Jack Quinn? Lance and Joe talk it all out and, it isn't all gloomy, there's plenty of discussion about how great the Thompson and Cozens lines are working out. Thanks as always for listening, you're our No. 1 center now.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo...2022-10-241h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 43: To troll or not to trollThe Buffalo Sabres got their season off with a win against Ottawa and a feisty loss to Florida. Lance and Joe discuss their takeaways from those games, how one deals with professional hockey troll Matthew Tkachuk, some interesting late-game line shuffles, and how not to worry about goaltending for once! Ahh, sweet, sweet, relief. Thanks as always for listening. We would hip check someone questionably late for your approval.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at The Buffalo NewsRead Joe's work at Noted Hockey and Bleacher Report...2022-10-171h 01Talking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Talks Bills, Plus Sabres Season PreviewOn this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by Joe Yerdon, who after more than a year of doing the podcast every Friday makes his Tuesday debut to talk about the Buffalo Bills blowout win over Pittsburgh and a preview of the Buffalo Sabres season that starts on Thursday night.The Bills used a big play offense and dominant defense to completely dismantle the Steelers in Kenny Picket’s first NFL start at quarterback. Patrick and Joe discuss some of the bigger takeaways from the game including the impact a healthy Gabe Davis has on...2022-10-111h 19Maintenance DayEpisode 42: The regular season is here at lastYou've been waiting a long time (like six months) for the next regular season of Buffalo Sabres hockey and it's here at last! Lance and Joe discuss Kyle Okposo's captaincy and his assistant captains Zemgus Girgensons and Rasmus Dahlin. They also talk about why Alex Tuch doesn't have a letter, too.Oh right, the opening day roster is there too. Plenty of discussion to absorb to your eardrums. Thanks as always for listening. And thanks to goalie Craig Anderson for dropping the pod's during the normal course of answering questions. We're truly a podcast on...2022-10-101h 14Maintenance DayEpisode 41: Making the Sabres rosterThere might be another week-plus of training camp to go, but the Sabres roster is basically set. Isn't that neat? There are still a couple of preseason games to go and potential for added chaos, but Lance and Joe are all in on discussing who snags the final few spots on the team and how it'll shake out in the end. We're almost there everyone. The guys dig into some more nonsense including our jersey preferences to see from fans at games and how we didn't mean to have a weird ad last week. Oopsies!Thanks as...2022-10-031h 09Talking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Talks Sabres, Plus Best Classic Rock SongsOn this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by sports writer and podcast Joe Yerdon, back for a second consecutive day and this time with the focus on the Buffalo Sabres as well as other topics, including the return of their Starting Five draft.Training camp and the preseason are underway for the Sabres and Joe has plenty of insight on a handful of players on the roster bubble to start the season in Buffalo, including top prospects Jack Quinn and J.J. Peterka. Joe also discusses how a pair of first-round picks have...2022-09-281h 17Talking BuffaloJoe Yerdon Talks Bills Loss & The Big PictureOn this episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined by a returning Joe Yerdon to discuss the good, bad and ugly from the Buffalo Bills narrow loss in Miami on Sunday in addition to other topics.The Bills went down to Miami with the deck very much stacked against them. From playing on the road with a short week of preparation in blistering hot conditions and most importantly, decimated with injuries Buffalo still nearly pulled off their third consecutive win to the start the season. The guys discuss plenty of silver linings from the game t...2022-09-271h 09Maintenance DayEpisode 40 -- In which there is Sabres hockeyThis week, Lance and Joe talk about the start of Sabres training camp and how things are looking early on. Lance was in Washington for the first preseason game of the year, so he's got some first-hand game observations, too. There's so much to mention it would spoil the whole podcast to list it off here. Trust us, there's plenty of Sabres goodness within.Thanks as always for listening. We know you're in the best shape of your career and we noticed it, too.Follow Lance and Joe on Twitter!Read Lance's work at...2022-09-261h 04Maintenance DayEpisode 39 -- The challenge of prospects and training campIt's here and it's beautiful. Prospects Challenge has come and gone, and Lance and Joe have plenty to discuss. Who stood out, who we want to see more from, and who's got a shot of making the main roster (if anyone). If you missed out on the Prospects Challenge, they'll make you feel like you totally didn't.Oh yeah, TRAINING CAMP starts this week, too. The guys talk about what they're keeping a close eye for the biggest story headed into camp that totally has nothing to do with goaltending. Enough with the goalies!Thanks...2022-09-201h 07Maintenance DayEpisode 38: It's a prospect challenge podcastHockey this week?! It's true, it's damn true, and it starts with the Prospects Challenge at Harborcenter. The Sabres will have Matt Savoie, Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosén and more taking the ice against some of the NHL's other top prospects. Lance and Joe talk about the Sabres roster, what they're looking to see out of the top guys and the guys fighting for attention, and more. We're almost there, gang. Hockey awaits!Thanks as always for listening and supporting us on your favorite platform of choice. Help spread the word by raving to your friends endlessly a...2022-09-1257 minMaintenance DayEpisode 37: Tage, UPL, Red and Black -- Content!We're a podcast so big you get a day off to listen to it repeatedly. Don't you love that? This week, Lance and Joe talk about the return of the Goathead and what a wonderful thing it is to see for a few reasons. Oh, right -- Tage Thompson signed a seven-year, $50 million deal, too. Did we bury the lede here? Sure, but there's plenty to be said about the Sabres locking up a vital player from last season up long-term after one really big season. UPL is back in the fold as well, and...2022-09-051h 06Maintenance DayEpisode 36 -- Three Sabres we'd like to see have a big campTime continues its never-ending march, only now it works to our benefit, so the guys love it! This week, Lance and Joe each give three Sabres players they'd like to see have big training camps. Whether it's because they need to, or it'd be way cooler if they did doesn't matter -- they just want to see these players show out and show off to make the season more impactful.Warning! Tease incoming: Which players did they select? There's only one way to find out and it's a good thing you're listening to find out.2022-08-2956 minMaintenance DayEpisode 35 -- Better late than neverSometimes even the hosts need a maintenance day, but fear not, the latest episode has arrived. Lance and Joe discuss the correct pronunciation of Sabres prospects and players. But for real, they talk about Jiri Kulich's performance at World Juniors and how Amerks coach Seth Appert said Kulich will join Rochester this season. Tyson Kozak is signed and boy he might wind up a hidden prospect jewel for Buffalo. Seventh rounders don't grow on trees, but ones that become players are rare enough to be appreciated. Could Kozak become one?The guys also break down...2022-08-2351 minMaintenance DayEpisode 34 -- Fourth line players, first line showThis week, Lance and Joe tackled the very important role on the Sabres of fourth line center. With Riley Sheahan back in the fold for another year, the field for the job got slightly clearer. At least they thought so. It's an August NHL tradition to dig deep on minutiae and that's the Maintenance Day guarantee.The guys also talk about fourth liners of the recent past as old friend Johan Larsson returns to Sweden, Cody Eakin still awaits a deal, and do they really want Zemgus to be the 4C?Hey, there's a World J...2022-08-1558 minTalking BuffaloBills, Sabres & Best Rivalries (With Joe Yerdon)It’s Casual Friday on Talking Buffalo Podcast, which means Patrick Moran is joined by Noted Hockey author and Maintenance Day podcaster Joe Yerdon to discuss several topics, including Buffalo Bills and Sabres talk, why there was no Casual Friday podcast last week and this week’s “Starting Five” draft of Best Rivalries.The Bills have concluded training camp in Rochester and start preseason action this weekend. The guys discuss whether they think positional and roster spot battles are won more in practices during camp or during preseason games.They also talk about stress/anxiety, Patrick crush...2022-08-121h 28Maintenance DayEpisode 33 -- Erik Portillo, the mess at Michigan, and his Sabres futureOK so times may be light on direct Sabres news, but thankfully the hockey world hasn't completely gone to sleep. Considering what happened at the University of Michigan and now former coach Mel Pearson, it fired up a conversation about prospect goalie and presumptive UM starter Erik Portillo. Lance and Joe discuss if Pearson's dismissal can and will affect Portillo and his status at UM and if it's a way for the Sabres to jump in and sign him to a contract to lock him in. The guys also dig into what happened with the Wolverines, how...2022-08-0855 minMaintenance DayEpisode 32 -- "Why aren't the Sabres in on this guy?!"Welcome to August where we're just a bit a month away from starting a new season. And here you thought it was the heart of summer, didn't you? Autumn doesn't sleep... it waits... but Lance and Joe made sure you don't have to wait for more hockey to talk about.This week, the guys address a couple of questions: "Why aren't they in on (insert player name here)?"and"Which player DON'T we get asked about on radio/pod appearances?"Listen, we're not going to spoil the answers for...2022-08-0150 minMaintenance DayEpisode 31 -- Other people's trades and how it affects the SabresAnd you thought the summer would be boring... A Sabres division rival went out and made the biggest NHL trade in years and it helped make a competitor a lot more difficult to play against. So... A) How will this affect things in the division? and B) Why weren't the Sabres in on Matthew Tkachuk?! Lance and Joe dig into it to an extent that may make you uncomfortable.New old friend Arttu Ruotsalainen is off to Switzerland. How do you sum up his time in the Buffalo organization? Missed opportunity? Never had a chance? Will he...2022-07-251h 09Maintenance DayEpisode 30: Running it back whether you like it or notAt last, we're in free agency and at last it's already just about over. So what the heck did the Sabres do? Well... they took care of the areas they had to. Lance and Joe do a lot of talking about new goalie Eric Comrie and what Kevyn Adams and company's thoughts are in adding him as the new top guy. There's also a new deal for Victor Olofsson, a new right defenseman in Ilya Lyubushkin, and lots of new defensemen to get to work for Rochester. The guys dig into what all these moves mean for...2022-07-181h 11Maintenance DayEpisode 29: The awkward moment when it's between the draft and free agencyDraft picks to the left of us, free agents to the right and here YOU are stuck in the middle (of dates) with Lance and Joe. The guys dig in about the 11 Sabres draft picks during the 2022 NHL Draft and give their thoughts on their favorite sleeper picks and also taking a goalie in the second round. What the heck was up with that anyway?The Sabres almost traded for Matt Murray and got the No. 7 pick out of it, too. Sadly, this is the NHL and neither horseshoes or hand grenades. Actually, it's better...2022-07-111h 23Maintenance DayEpisode 28: Goalies, development camp, and draftingIt's yet another holiday Monday, but Lance and Joe have a big ole firecracker of a show discussing Craig Anderson's new contract and what this means for the Sabres goaltending position for the season. There's plenty of talk about options of who to add (James Reimer? Adin Hill? Petr Mrazek?!) and what's to come of UPL's future in blue and gold. Development Camp dates are set and all the Sabres young guns are going to be there? Whaaaaa....?Oh yeah, the draft is this week. There's some of that talk too. Thanks as...2022-07-041h 07Maintenance DayEpisode 27: Your Sabres pre-NHL Draft primerLance and Joe kept things short and sweet this week as Lance was ready to hit the beach for some well-earned vacation time. But before that, the guys started talking a bit about the Sabres three first-round picks in the 2022 Draft. It's not quite a mock draft, but they both gave their ideas on what GM Kevyn Adams might do and also the areas they'd stress the most. The guys also discussed what it would take to move pick 28 and whether there's a goalie out there worth that or not. Thanks as always for listening and thank y...2022-06-2744 minMaintenance DayEpisode 26: Suffering to not suffer anymoreRemember back in 2013 when then Sabres GM Darcy Regier said there's going to have to be some suffering? Of course you do and so do Lance and Joe because the layers of suffering Sabres fans have sorted through is worth sorting through. Another way to suffer from the executive side is not getting out ahead of things and paying your soon-to-be stars in ways to save the team some money and potential future salary cap (not floor!) issues. And boy do the Sabres have some interesting summers ahead if they don't do that.All that...2022-06-201h 04Maintenance DayEpisode 25: Bargain basement chaosThis week, Lance and Joe get talking about coaches being fired in tough ways and whether or not things would've been different had Don Granato been an interim coach to end this season as opposed to last season.If that wasn't enough of a debate topic, would you trade the Sabres three first round picks for the Devils No. 2 pick in this year's draft? The guys also discuss which players would make for chaotic lawful and evil signings or trades this summer.The guys also discuss the Ben Bishop deal for Buffalo and what it...2022-06-131h 32Maintenance DayEpisode 24: This show is not on auto-PilutLance and Joe are always good about remembering some guys and this week's episode has them doing just that. Guys who were actually guys (like Lawrence Pilut who wants to come back to the NHL), guys who might be guys in the near future (like 2021 first-round pick Isak Rosén who recently signed his ELC) and some guys that likely never will be (Three 2018 draft picks the Sabres decided not to sign).The guys also take a look at the NHL Conference Finals to see what, if anything, the Sabres can perhaps model themselves after to maybe o...2022-06-061h 01Maintenance DayEpisode 23: All right NOW the offseason can startSure, the Sabres have been done for about a month, but the Amerks season is over and now the real offseason discussion can begin in earnest. And hey, you know what, Lance and Joe run down how Jack Quinn, J-J Peterka, Peyton Krebs, and Casey Fitzgerald closed out the playoffs; they get a good laugh about how some thought Mattias Samuelsson was going to play anytime soon in the Calder Cup playoffs; UPL's hamstring status and how it may also how his much maligned development might hamstring NHL hopes; and what's the deal with Oskari Laaksonen and Arttu Ruotsalainen's...2022-05-301h 06Maintenance DayEpisode 22 -- Around the WorldsLance and Joe know the Sabres aren't playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but there are Sabres playing in the PLAYOFFS OF THE WORLD. All right so it's just the IIHF World Championships but it's still cool and Rasmuses Asplund and Dahlin are killing it and Dylan Cozens is rocking it on the wing for Canada and it's worth discussing the merits of them doing that.So... there are former Sabres in the NHL Playoffs and one of them, Sam Reinhart, is doing well for Florida. Sure, the Panthers might be out soon but it...2022-05-231h 13Maintenance DayEpisode 21 -- Lottery Love and Rallying RochesterWho doesn't love NHL lottery season? Oh right, Sabres fans don't - at least they don't now! Things are on the upswing and while the Sabres didn't have lottery lady luck on their side this year, it does give Lance and Joe the opportunity to really start prematurely guessing who Buffalo might be interested in with their three first-round picks in the 2022 NHL Draft (and five in the top-100). Amateur Silly Season is a delight so let's get out and running, shall we?There's also questions of what exactly the Sabres should do with the plethora of...2022-05-161h 09Maintenance DayEpisode 20 -- Back to the futureLance and Joe roll into the Sabres offseason with a lot to think about based on what Sabres GM Kevyn Adams had to say. Of course, some of it was kind of obvious (they need goaltending and defense) and it leaves a lot of questions about what he'll do in the offseason. Guess what this leads them to talk about? You got -- what the heck are they going to do in goal.When it comes to defense though -- Owen Power might not need a big brother chaperone to pair up with him but...2022-05-091h 12Maintenance DayEpisode 19: I wanna be a contenderAt last the Sabres season is over and fans are... sad about it? That's a weird, new feeling that Lance and Joe will try to get a handle on. This week they discuss the vibe carryover and if it's a real thing or not. The Sabres final media availability had a "end of summer camp in a summer camp movie" kind of feel to it. Can we say "vibes" enough? Maybe... but they discuss what it'll take for the Sabres to be a real postseason contender and it's not just goaltending. ...2022-05-021h 13Maintenance DayEpisode 18: Appreciating (R)attitudeThe season is very nearly at its end and, listen, Lance and Joe told you they are not taking any stock into how things have gone but they are proud of the team for taking care of business anyway.In this week's episode, the guys show their pride in Jeff Skinner never failing to embrace his role in driving opponents crazy on the ice by not just scoring goals, but also by chirping them to the point of madness.On top of Skinner mania, the talk also turns to Casey Mittelstadt and how his improved...2022-04-251h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 17: In which it's a happy hour for PowerHey we heard you all like Owen Power so Lance and Joe talked a whole bunch about his first few games and how he's fitting in with the Sabres. Also:There's not much time left in the regular season and the schedule is littered with yuck so... what can we take out of the end? Well, we could take 40 goals from Tage Thompson is what we could take. Also four 20-goal scorers. But no, really, is there anything worthwhile to distill from the end of the season?So the Sabres are going to be...2022-04-181h 05Maintenance DayEpisode 16: We have the Power... to ruin the Sabres goalie pipelineHey remember last week when Lance and Joe asked what if Erik Portillo and Devon Levi both decided not to sign after their college seasons ended this year? So... that actually happened and they will NOT apologize for anything... But they WILL talk a lot about it including when, exactly, they have to get Portillo signed or else fall into the Cal Petersen phantom zone. They're also going to talk about Owen Power's imminent arrival to the Sabres and his upcoming NHL debut in Toronto against the Maple Leafs which surely will fly...2022-04-111h 13Talking BuffaloCasual Friday With Joe Yerdon Returns!It’s Casual Friday on Talking Buffalo Podcast for the first time in over a month, which means Patrick Moran is joined by Noted Hockey author and Maintenance Day podcaster Joe Yerdon to discuss a variety of topics, including some potential contract dissention looming between Jordan Poyer and the Buffalo Bills, a few sneaky Bills early draft candidates, the Sabres continuing to play excellent hockey and a “Starting Five” draft consisting of Best 90s Sitcoms.On the same day Stefon Diggs signed a monster four-year extension with the Bills, Poyer signed agent Drew Rosenhaus to represent him. Based on t...2022-04-081h 30Maintenance DayEpisode 15: The cruelty of expectations to comeWe know it's not the offseason yet, but listen, we got a jump on it last week and dang it we're going to keep it going.But first.. Trevor Zegras's latest lacrosse-style goal got Coyotes color commentator a little hot under the collar and... come on, isn't it time to stop being annoyed at the talented guys (2:00)?As for the Sabres, they honored Rick Jeanneret with a banner in the rafters and it was extremely cool to see and heartwarming and... is this a turnaround moment for the franchise? Hmm... (13:00)If things ...2022-04-041h 08Maintenance DayEpisode 14: A Sabres wish list for the offseason that's not here yetLance and Joe are back and even with Lance addled with a case of COVID-19, the guys press on discussing how silly Sabres Twitter can be when the vibes are good (2:40). The top line has been a bit... less exciting recently and Don Granato switched some things around a little in the past week. That's cool, right (11:00)? The offseason will bring some changes next season and the guys take a peek around at what's most important, what guys to keep and which guys to pursue. Yeah, they're getting out in front of the topic -- wanna fight...2022-03-281h 06Maintenance DayEpisode 13: Back In ActionLance and Joe are back in action and Joe thanks everyone for their patience (0:00). The guys never got a chance to discuss Jack Eichel's not-so warm Buffalo homecoming and how he'll never be welcome at anyone in Buffalo's Christmas parties ever again (2:30). Monday was the NHL trade deadline and the Sabres were... quiet. Was it too quiet? (10:30). The lack of moves have made things a little awkward in goal with Craig Anderson and Dustin Tokarski still in town while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stays in Rochester (20:00). It also makes things kind of screwy with some of the kids in...2022-03-221h 03Maintenance DayEpisode 12 -- Uh-ohIt's another Monday Maintenance Day and gosh the Sabres sure could use one, huh?Lance and Joe get into a smorgasbord of Sabre-y topics this week, but start off the show SMH'ing the coaches they forgot for their fighting coaches debate from last week (0:00). From there the guys discuss the latest Sabres losing streak and how the schedule does anything and everything but lighten up the rest of the way. Uh-oh (10:00). The Sabres top line has been outstanding this season but Don Granato has called them out a little bit lately. What's up with that? It's probably...2022-02-281h 06Maintenance DayEpisode 11 -- It's a holiday so celebrate why don't ya?It's a real maintenance day thanks to it being Presidents' Day and boy could the Sabres use a day or two off. This week, Lance checks in from Columbus, Ohio as he and Joe dig into the question on everyone's minds: Which two coaches would be the most fun to see duke it out? (1:00)OK so now that they've put that debate in your head, don't let that distract you from what the Sabres looked like without Rasmus Dahlin (11:00) and the fact the situation in goal is still very much A Thing but this time with even...2022-02-211h 15Maintenance DayEpisode 10 -- In which Jeff Skinner rises aboveWe know you all enjoy when we poke at Ralph Krueger and since it's Valentine's Day consider this our box of chocolates and roses for you because Jeff Skinner has thrown off the shackles and piled up goals (1:30). What makes that all the more fun is he's part of a legitimate top line for Buffalo joining up with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch (16:00). But... the Sabres are still a losing team (SORRY GANG) and Mark Pysyk was just recently scratched. Something funny going on there with him and the rest of the defense? (27:30)We go...2022-02-141h 03Maintenance DayEpisode 9: Sabres looking behind and looking aheadIt's the All-Star Break and the Sabres have been off for a bit, but that's OK! Lance and Joe take a look back at the surprises and disappointments of the first half of the season (8:35) as well as: - what's the deal with Rasmus Dahlin and should there be worry (29:45)- Henri Jokiharju's role and what it should and could be (38:00)- Dylan Cozens is going to break out eventually, right? (46:30)- Things in Rochester have been honestly impressive (53:00)- The guys wrap it up (1:05:00)Follow Lance and Joe on...2022-02-071h 10Maintenance DayEpisode 8: The Sabres need an exorcismWhile Joe holds it down in Buffalo, Lance is on the road covering the Sabres and he tells us all about the road trip from hell for the team. From COVID Testing silliness to more injuries, the Sabres once again proved they are never dull. Here's the rundown for this week's episode:0:00 - The nightmare road trip from hell - or how to juggle an NHL lineup. It's a movie title in the making for this tragedy of a season.20:00 - Hey, you all hear about the goalie madness? From D...2022-01-311h 06Maintenance DayEpisode 7: In which we pat ourselves on the back for being smartIf you missed our previous episode, you missed out on when we called for Mattias Samuelsson and Jack Quinn to be called up to stay a while and that's just what the Sabres did! With... some unfortunate luck, of course. Here's the rundown for this week's episode for you hunt-and-peck listeners:0:00 - Let's relive Risto Day and remember his glorious (???) Sabres era. 8:00 - Peyton Krebs busted out big time against Philly and that's pretty meaningful even if it's just against the Flyers. 26:10 - The highs and lows...2022-01-241h 20Maintenance DayEpisode 6: Think about the futureSo... things might feel a little bit down in the dumps when it comes to the Sabres because, you know, they're not the Bills? Also they've got some issues. So! That's why Lance and Joe decided to find some more pleasant Sabres topics like future guys and what a life with proper goaltending might be like and... oh no, there's more peril.0:00 -- Welcome back friends, the guys give a mild recap of the Sabres antics in Nashville and Detroit4:00 -- It's time for Jack Quinn to come on...2022-01-171h 09Maintenance DayEpisode 5: We Play More Often Than the SabresSince the Sabres are playing once every 10 days these days (thanks COVID!) you'd think we'd be lacking in stuff to talk about. You'd be WRONG! Here's the rundown if you wanted to skip around, but it'd be cool if you just listened all the way through. You'd be the coolest person on the internet, in fact. 0:00 -- Welcome again -- so about that game against the Sharks...5:00 -- Old friend Alex Nylander was traded again so of course we had to talk about it9:30 --...2022-01-101h 11Maintenance DayEpisode 4: The New Guys and Remembering Some Other GuysLet's lay out what the fellas hit on this week:0:00 Happy New Year -- let's talk some new faces.3:00 Assessing JJ Peterka's brief appearance in Buffalo7:30 Congrats to the Sabres for not burying the noobs deep in the lineup. Let's remember some guys!10:10 Let's talk about Mr. Krebs and how he should probably stick around.20:20 UPL and being under fire -- the shots are a bit out of kilter.22:48 POP QUIZ! It's about the defense and time on-ice and oh...2022-01-031h 06Talking BuffaloOur 400th Episode (Featuring Joe Yerdon)On this milestone 400th episode of Talking Buffalo Podcast, Patrick Moran is joined inside his home studio in West Seneca by friend and regular guest, sports media personality Joe Yerdon for a discussion focused around an exciting time for the Buffalo Sabres, Christmas, an overreacting New England Patriots fan and more.A fixture on the podcast especially over the past year, Joe chats about Patrick’s world-famous shredded chicken, Christmas season and vinyl records before diving into some Sabres talk. With Covid yet again rearing it’s ugly head the Sabres have called up three exciting prospects to mak...2021-12-291h 01Maintenance DayEpisode 3 -- Catch a cab with the taxi squadWe start off talking about the latest Sabres COVID cases and lament that there may be more (0:20); but at least the World Junior Championships are underway and Owen Power is the main attraction for Canada (3:00); there are some other Sabres prospects like Jakub Konecny, Isak Rosen, and Nikita Novikov (8:50).J-J Peterka is not playing for Germany so would you let him and other Sabres prospects play for their countries in the Olympics? (13:55)Development has been stressed in handling the young guys in Rochester and we get into discussing what Amerks coach Seth Appert has provided...2021-12-271h 03Maintenance DayEpisode 2 -- We've got a name now, babyLance and Joe figured out the TBD part of what was the Unnamed Buffalo Hockey Podcast and discuss what led them down the path to choose "Maintenance Day." (0:00) The excitement of a great road trip for the Sabres got people talking playoffs. PLAYOFFS!? Fine, we'll be grinches about it -- but realistic grinches! Also there's the peril of thinking big while rebuilding, too. It's a lot. (3:32)The guys also talk about how Kevyn Adams picked Don Granato and how he's managed what's already been a beyond eventful season. (20:30) Alex Tuch will make his...2021-12-2057 minMaintenance DayWorking past "suffering" while still sufferingLance Lysowski of The Buffalo News and Joe Yerdon from Noted Hockey discuss what's up with the Sabres goaltending, the plan for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the ugly play of Aaron Dell, the pain for Casey Mittelstadt, and how the organization should/could handle where to go with their very promising youth among other topics.Hit us with your comments, complaints, and compliments -- we're all ears.Big thanks to our musician friends --Intro: MerlinBerlin -- "Orbit" - Find them on BandcampOutro: Chips 'N Cellos -- Boss F...2021-12-1358 min