The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

The Sabre Report

Buffalo Sabres podcast hosted by Jonah Ahrens, Christian Kowalski, and JP Ahrens

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208 episodes
Updated July 6
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July 6 · 1 hr 36 min
Is it FINALLY Showtime in Buffalo? | Episode 190
In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ offseason as the dog days of the summer start to begin. They touch on the Devon Levi trade, Olen Zellweger’s extension, how they feel about the Sabres’ overall offseason, and whether or not Patrick Kane will finally sign. (0:00) Intro (0:32) What are the Anaheim Ducks doing? (15:33) It’s been a great year (18:00) A quiet Sabres free agency (28:29) Devon Levi traded to Edmonton (43:06) Olen Zellweger extension (47:08) Rochester signings (52:07) How do you feel about the Sabres’ offseason? (1:12:48) Will Patrick Kane sign with the Sabres? (1:28:49) Peyton Krebs files for arbitration (1:31:59) Final Thoughts
July 1 · 1 hr 56 min
MALENSTYN RE-SIGNED, HELLEBUYCK & KANE RUMORS, MILAN LUCIC?! | Episode 189
In this episode, the guys break down a busy last couple of days for the Buffalo Sabres prior to free agency. They discuss a questionable hire for the organization, the Connor Hellebuyck rumors, Beck Malenstyn extending, and give a quick preview of NHL Free Agency! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Weird couple of days for the Sabres (10:23) Sabres announce new hires/promotions (16:03) Milan Lucic is a pro scout… for the Sabres (26:48) Connor Hellebuyck (59:45) Beck Malenstyn extends (1:26:10) Peyton Krebs remains an RFA (1:31:40) Patrick Kane? // Free Agency (1:38:58) What is next year shaping up to be? (1:50:34) Closing
June 27 · 2 hr 37 min
SABRES TRADE FOR ZELLWEGER, DRAFT RUDOLPH & MOROZOV | Episode 188
In this episode, Jonah and JP recap a busy few days for the Sabres. They revisit the Bowen Byram trade before discussing the Alex Tuch sign & trade, Olen Zellweger trade, the Daxon Rudolph and Ilia Morozov draft picks, Connor Hellebuyck & Vincent Trocheck trade rumors, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Revisiting the Bowen Byram trade (21:35) Alex Tuch sign & trade (35:26) Zach Benson extension (45:56) Olen Zellweger trade (1:07:27) Daxon Rudolph (1:21:46) Ilia Morozov (1:28:22) Connor Hellebuyck rumors (1:43:05) Vincent Trocheck rumors (1:51:49) Matthew Knies (1:54:14) Calgary Flames? (1:55:23) Jason Robertson? (2:00:04) Krebs/Malenstyn (2:06:46) Kevyn Adams joining Boston Bruins’ front office (2:08:48) Jarmo Kekäläinen gets GM of the Year vote (2:10:48) JJ Peterka traded to Boston (2:18:09) Outdoor game coming? (2:21:09) NHL Draft presentation thoughts (2:28:43) Final Thoughts
June 24 · 1 hr 28 min
BOWEN BYRAM TRADED TO THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS | Episode 187
In this episode, the guys give the live reactions to Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for a HAUL. LET JARMO COOK!
June 23 · 1 hr 59 min
BRADY TKACHUK TRADED TO FLORIDA + Sabres Mailbag | Episode 186
In this episode, the guys react to the big NHL news over the weekend: Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers. They also touch base on some Sabres news before jumping into the mailbag portion of the episode. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Brady Tkachuk traded to Florida (19:45) Would Tage Thompson have asked for a trade? (31:49) Are the Panthers going to win the Atlantic in 2027? (42:20) Bowen Byram rumors continue (49:37) How should the Sabres continue to build their roster? (1:03:13) Zach Benson extension is close (1:05:56) Mailbag (1:56:21) Closing Thoughts
June 19 · 2 hr 3 min
MICHAEL KESSELRING TRADED TO THE SAN JOSE SHARKS | Episode 185
In this episode, the guys break down the Buffalo Sabres making their first move of the offseason: trading Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks. They also touch on Bowen Byram trade rumors, potential trade options, and they give some predictions about the Sabres’ offseason. (0:00) Intro (0:32) MICHAEL KESSELRING TRADED TO SAN JOSE (36:44) Bowen Byram on the trade market? (1:05:29) Nikita Kucherov wins Hart Trophy (1:08:03) Sabres announce home jersey sponsor (1:11:07) Vinny Propsal to St. Louis, Nikita Novikov to KHL? (1:15:41) Sabres Offseason Preview/Predictions (1:58:03) Closing
June 8 · 1 hr 55 min
LINDY RUFF SNUBBED FROM JACK ADAMS AWARD | Episode 184
In this episode, the guys give their thoughts on Lindy Ruff losing the Jack Adams award to Jon Cooper, whether the Buffalo Sabres should trade for Dylan Larkin, review their pre-season hot takes from October, and even give out some TSR-specific awards. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Draft Combine Week (7:47) Lindy Ruff snubbed from Jack Adams Award (33:38) Dahlin/McLeod/Tuch get some voting love (38:43) Should the Sabres trade for Dylan Larkin? (54:52) What would a Matthew Knies trade have looked like? (1:01:58) Reviewing pre-season hot takes (1:29:18) TSR Awards (1:36:56) Inaugural Kowalski of the Year Award (1:47:38) Closing Thoughts
June 1 · 2 hr 18 min
KONSTA HELENIUS GOLDEN GOAL + '25-26 Player Grades | Episode 183
In this episode, the guys discuss Konsta Helenius scoring the golden goal at the IIHF World Championships for Team Finland, the Stanley Cup Final, and their Buffalo Sabres player grades for the 2025-26 season! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Konsta Helenius Golden Goal! (14:31) Stanley Cup Final is set (16:55) Would the Sabres have fared better against Carolina? (29:29) Stanley Cup Predictions (42:18) Sabres Player Grades (44:12) Tage Thompson (49:46) Rasmus Dahlin (52:33) Alex Tuch (55:49) Ryan McLeod (59:41) Josh Doan (1:00:22) Jack Quinn (1:04:20) Jason Zucker (1:07:52) Zach Benson (1:10:44) Bowen Byram (1:12:30) Mattias Samuelsson (1:14:09) Peyton Krebs (1:16:33) Josh Norris (1:22:24) Owen Power (1:25:42) Noah Östlund (1:27:58) Beck Malenstyn (1:28:35) Conor Timmins (1:31:09) Tyson Kozak (1:32:20) Sam Carrick (1:08:32) Zach Metsa (1:36:29) Jordan Greenway (1:38:43) Jiri Kulich (1:39:07) Logan Stanley (1:41:57) Konsta Helenius (1:44:58) Josh Dunne (1:45:57) Michael Kesselring (1:48:04) Alex Lyon (1:50:04) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1:52:13) Colten Ellis (1:53:09) Lindy Ruff (1:57:00) Coaching Staff (1:59:40) Jarmo Kekäläinen (2:04:09) Kevyn Adams (2:12:22) Closing
May 26 · 2 hr 46 min
Sabres head into Offseason Mode | Episode 182
In this episode, the guys discuss the first week of the Buffalo Sabres’ offseason. They touch on the current playoffs, reflect on the season one last time, the Lindy Ruff extension, locker room cleanouts, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Sabres should still be playing right now (14:59) JP’s Game Seven experience was weird (23:41) Reflecting on Game Seven (35:33) What was your favorite memory from this season? (52:31) Lindy Ruff Extension (1:05:27) Locker Cleanout Notes (1:52:18) Ruff/Kekalainen Presser Notes (2:30:00) Devon Levi trade rumors (2:31:14) Trade for Connor Hellebuyck? (2:36:36) Blue Goathead Jersey coming? (2:44:32: Closing
May 19 · 1 hr 14 min
Sabres ELIMINATED in Overtime in Game Seven | Episode 181
In this episode, Jonah and Christian give their immediate reactions to the Buffalo Sabres being eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in heartbreaking fashion.
May 17 · 1 hr 29 min
SABRES DOMINATE CANADIENS TO FORCE GAME SEVEN | Episode 180
In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres DOMINATING the Montreal Canadiens to force a Game Seven. They touch on Buffalo’s comeback, lineup changes, what to expect for game seven, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres DOMINATE Canadiens (15:43) Lyon pulled, Luukkonen comes in (27:34) Ruff’s lineup changes (30:50) Benson-Norris-Thompson (32:44) Rasmus Dahlin (36:19) Owen Power (39:14) Zach Metsa (44:46) Helenius/Zucker/Quinn (50:33) Power play (54:38) Alex Tuch (57:17) Tendies MVP (1:02:32) Final Thoughts on Game Six (1:11:27) Thoughts on Game Seven
May 15 · 1 hr 24 min
Sabres facing ELIMINATION after Game Five | Episode 179
In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres dropping an ugly one in Game Five to go back to Montreal on the brink of elimination. They tough on the Sabres’ 1st line struggles, defensive depth, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres on the brink of elimination (13:46) The “1st Line” (34:05) Conor Timmins (43:15) Power play/extra attacker (47:56) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1:04:56) Final thoughts on Game 5/Thoughts on Game 6 (1:15:35) Five teams remain (1:17:56) What do you listen to while working? (1:21:37) Closing
May 13 · 2 hr 2 min
SABRES PREVAIL IN MONTREAL IN GAME FOUR | Episode 178
In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss a HUGE game four victory for the Buffalo Sabres. They touch on the awful officiating, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Konsta Helenius, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres edge Canadiens in Game Four (16:58) A surprise visitor! (31:39) AWFUL 1st period officiating (49:05) Sabres’ lack of discipline in 2nd period (51:25) Tage Thompson scores off the stanchion (54:42) Huge penalty kill on the double minor (58:38) Zach Benson & Josh Doan on the power play (1:06:58) Sabres lock it down in the 3rd (1:11:35) Luke Schenn // Lineup Changes (1:18:07) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1:23:07) Konsta Helenius’ Playoff Debut (1:33:50) Tendies MVP (1:36:56) Final Thoughts on Game Four (1:40:44) Thoughts going into Game Five (1:45:27) National Broadcast Coverage (1:50:40) Closing
May 11 · 1 hr 10 min
Sabres CRUSHED in Montreal in Game Three | Episode 177
In this episode, Jonah and JP break down the Sabres getting crushed by the Canadiens in Game Three. They discuss a rough night for special teams, potential lineup changes, and more heading into Game Four. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres boatraced in Game Three (36:37) Lineup Changes (43:06) Konsta Helenius (54:14) Has Ruff been outcoached? (1:03:42) Thoughts going into Game Four (1:06:10) Closing
May 9 · 1 hr 22 min
Canadiens STEAMROLL Sabres in Game Two | Episode 176
In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres dropping Game Two against the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss Tage Thompson’s rough night, Josh Norris, the power play, potential lineup changes, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres drop Game Two (4:28) Tage Thompson (18:43) Josh Norris // Power Play (27:21) Lineup Changes coming? (52:02) Alex Lyon (55:59) Other thoughts on Game Two (1:04:42) Thoughts going into Game Three (1:14:52) Closing Thoughts
May 7 · 1 hr 20 min
SABRES TAKE GAME ONE OF ROUND TWO | Episode 175
In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres taking game one in the second round against the Montreal Canadiens. They touch on Zach Benson, Jordan Greenway, the power play, Alex Lyon, their thoughts going into game two, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres take Game 1 (14:17) Another fantastic Zach Benson performance (27:45) Jordan Greenway // 4th line (33:22) Power Play (42:51) Shutdown 3rd period (51:40) Alex Lyon (1:01:25) Canalside Pom Poms (1:03:07) Tendies MVP (1:12:53) Thoughts going into Game Two (1:16:13) Closing
May 5 · 1 hr 17 min
SABRES VS CANADIENS: 2ND ROUND PREVIEW | Episode 174
In this episode, Jonah and Christian preview the Buffalo Sabres’ 2nd Round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens! They discuss the Canadiens’ unlikely Game 7 win, Sam Carrick potentially returning to the lineup, the keys to the series, their expectations, Montreal fans possibly invading Buffalo, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) 2nd Round Hockey is upon us (6:26) Canadiens win Game Seven (21:51) Sam Carrick return imminent (26:54) Sabres vs Canadiens: Series Preview (39:37) Keys to the Series (47:43) Lineup Comparison (1:03:53) Series Predictions/Expectations (1:07:49) Is there a Montreal arena invasion coming? (1:13:40) Closing Thoughts
May 2 · 1 hr 47 min
SABRES ELIMINATE BRUINS IN GAME SIX | Episode 173
In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more! In this episode, the guys talk about the Buffalo Sabres ELIMINATING the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the playoffs. They discuss the Sabres winning their first series since 2007, Zach Benson & Josh Doan having huge games, Charlie McAvoy’s scummy behavior, Alex Lyon’s incredible series, the potential 2nd round opponents, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) SABRES WIN THEIR FIRST SERIES SINCE 2007 (15:05) Buffalo’s stars showed up (24:51) Josh Doan & Zach Benson (34:08) Charlie McAvoy (38:51) Josh Norris (43:39) Owen Parker’s trek to Boston (46:16) Sabres fanbase is back (49:12) Was this series more challenging than you initially thought? (53:02) Alex Lyon (56:35) Incredibly happy for Lindy Ruff (1:02:46) Sabres fans are back (1:05:30) Rasmus Dahlin (1:12:16) Who was the MVP of the 1st round? (1:15:40) Buffalo has equaled Toronto’s success (1:19:15) Where do the Bruins go from here? (1:23:07) Sunday will be fun (1:29:49) A great season for the MSG Broadcast (1:35:15) Jersey sponsor coming? (1:38:48) Closing Thoughts
April 29 · 1 hr 7 min
Pastrnak Keeps the Bruins' Season Alive | Episode 172
In this episode, the guys discuss their thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres’ heartbreaking overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game Five. They touch on what went wrong, Noah Östlund’s injury, upcoming lineup changes, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Bruins stay alive in Game 5 (17:42) Noah Östlund injury (36:29) What lineup changes are actually coming? (39:46) Power/Byram/Benson/Doan (45:04) Officiating (49:19) Twitter questions (55:29) TSR jinxes (1:00:13) Thoughts heading into Game Six (1:04:15) Closing
April 27 · 1 hr 26 min
SABRES ROUT THE BRUINS IN GAME FOUR | Episode 171
In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres ROUTING the Boston Bruins in Game 4 to put themselves in the driver’s seat to win the series. They touch on the 1st period blitzkrieg, Bowen Byram & Owen Power excelling, Nikita Zadorov’s antics, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres ROUT the Bruins in Game Four (19:13) Bowen Byram & Owen Power (26:27) Josh Doan & Zach Benson (29:40) Noah Östlund (33:14) Peyton Krebs (35:38) Alex Tuch/Bowen Byram contracts (37:58) Why the Sabres thrived in Boston… (42:03) Alex Lyon (48:02) Nikita Zadorov/Bruins’ antics (1:01:19) Power play (1:03:36) Zucker/Kozak Injuries (1:04:45) Final Thoughts on Game 4 (1:09:08) Thoughts heading into Game 5 (1:16:32) Closing

The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

Is it FINALLY Showtime in Buffalo? | Episode 190

MALENSTYN RE-SIGNED, HELLEBUYCK & KANE RUMORS, MILAN LUCIC?! | Episode 189

SABRES TRADE FOR ZELLWEGER, DRAFT RUDOLPH & MOROZOV | Episode 188

BOWEN BYRAM TRADED TO THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS | Episode 187

BRADY TKACHUK TRADED TO FLORIDA + Sabres Mailbag | Episode 186

MICHAEL KESSELRING TRADED TO THE SAN JOSE SHARKS | Episode 185

LINDY RUFF SNUBBED FROM JACK ADAMS AWARD | Episode 184

KONSTA HELENIUS GOLDEN GOAL + '25-26 Player Grades | Episode 183

Sabres head into Offseason Mode | Episode 182

Sabres ELIMINATED in Overtime in Game Seven | Episode 181

SABRES DOMINATE CANADIENS TO FORCE GAME SEVEN | Episode 180

Sabres facing ELIMINATION after Game Five | Episode 179

SABRES PREVAIL IN MONTREAL IN GAME FOUR | Episode 178

Sabres CRUSHED in Montreal in Game Three | Episode 177

Canadiens STEAMROLL Sabres in Game Two | Episode 176

SABRES TAKE GAME ONE OF ROUND TWO | Episode 175

SABRES VS CANADIENS: 2ND ROUND PREVIEW | Episode 174

SABRES ELIMINATE BRUINS IN GAME SIX | Episode 173

Pastrnak Keeps the Bruins' Season Alive | Episode 172

SABRES ROUT THE BRUINS IN GAME FOUR | Episode 171