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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April 24 · 1 hr 19 min
SABRES SCRATCH OUT GAME THREE IN BEANTOWN | Episode 170
In this episode, the guys break down a HUGE Buffalo Sabres win to take a 2-1 series lead against the Boston Bruins. They discuss Alex Lyon’s performance, Noah Östlund’s return to the lineup, the power play, other heroes of the game, their thoughts heading into Game 4, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres take Game 3 (10:59) Noah Östlund (20:01) Power play (24:29) Bowen Byram (31:28) Alex Tuch (42:41) Rasmus Dahlin (48:27) Staying out of the Bruins’ BS (58:41) Final Thoughts on Game 3 (1:05:46) Thoughts heading into Game 4 (1:13:56) Closing
April 22 · 1 hr 49 min
Bruins lay Game Two BEATDOWN | Episode 169
In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ demoralizing loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game including the goaltending situation, the power play, what lineup changes they’d made for Game 3, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Bruins layeth a smackdown in Game 2 (2:28) Was Luukkonen to blame for the loss? (9:07) How bad was the loss? (18:35) Power Play (52:56) How are you feeling about the outlook of the series? (59:05) Questions from the fans (1:03:55) Luukkonen or Lyon for Game 3? (1:12:55) How can the Sabres generate more in Game 3? (1:14:48) Lineup changes for Game 3? (1:25:45) Are the Bills a curse at Sabres games? (1:28:38) Game 2 viewing experience (1:33:45) Final thoughts heading into Game 3 (1:46:29) Final Final Thoughts
April 20 · 1 hr 15 min
SABRES STORM BACK AND TAKE GAME ONE | Episode 168
In this episode, the guys discuss their postgame thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres STORMING BACK to take Game 1 against the Boston Bruins. They touch on all the storylines coming out of the game, and what was an unbelievable night at KeyBank Center. (0:00) Intro (0:32) An unbelievable night at KeyBank Center (22:38) Did you like the Sabres’ overall game? (32:53) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (36:39) Dahlin/Norris/McLeod/Power (40:34) 4th line // Noah Östlund (45:36) Tage Thompson (47:25) Power play (55:17) Final thoughts on Game 1 (59:16) Thoughts going into Game 2 (1:03:35) Christian’s Cafeteria (1:09:42) Amerks clinch Playoffs (1:11:28) Closing
April 17 · 2 hr 43 min
DIVISION CHAMPS & BRUINS SERIES PREVIEW | Episode 167
In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss your 2026 ATLANTIC DIVISION CHAMPIONS, BUFFALO SABRES. They touch on the team winning their division, storylines heading into the postseason, and OFFICIALLY preview the Sabres’ 1st round series versus the Boston Bruins. (0:00) Intro (0:32) DIVISION CHAMPIONS! (5:00) Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams (23:00) Arena playoff preparation (35:16) Sabres win the division in Chicago (41:49) Final game vs Dallas (44:17) Josh Norris CAN lift the puck (47:53) Scratched Sabres (54:25) The penalty kill (57:31) Who is the sixth defenseman for game 1? (1:02:29) SABRES VS BRUINS: SERIES PREVIEW (1:57:15) Christian’s Series Preview (2:04:49) Series Predictions (2:25:45) ‘Better Days’ is back? (2:29:42) Final Thoughts (2:40:15) Closing
April 13 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 166 - Driver's Seat
In this episode, the guys break down Sabres storylines heading into the first playoff game-week in 15 years. They discuss being in the driver’s seat for the division, the Detroit Red Wings’ collapse, the middle-six returning to form, new look 3rd pairs, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) There is Buffalo Sabres playoff hockey this week (13:39) Driver’s seat for the Atlantic Division (25:09) Red Wings collapse (40:30) Middle-six scoring has returned (57:18) 3rd Pair(s) (1:11:55) Lyon Injury, Ellis Emerges (1:19:45) Power play (1:26:02) Prospect News (1:28:25) Pronger/Friedman pick Dahlin for Norris (1:34:43) Weekly Preview (1:40:11) Closing Thoughts
April 6 · 2 hr 36 min
Episode 165 - THE DROUGHT IS OVER
In this episode, the guys talk about THE BUFFALO SABRES’ PLAYOFF DROUGHT BEING OVER. They reflect on the postseason finally returning to Buffalo, what they’ll miss about the past era, discuss the current struggles of the team, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) THE DROUGHT IS OVER (11:32) The 2022-23 team (14:09) Does Lindy Ruff deserve a statue? (23:02) Adding statues to Alumni Plaza? (26:06) The Drought Iceberg has an endpoint (29:46) RJ should’ve been here for this (39:00) The Playoff Atmosphere (54:24) Thank you, Kevyn Adams? (59:13) Who else do you wish was still here? (1:01:21) Dahlin quote about players leaving (1:24:01) Are you worried about the Sabres? (1:44:28) The 3rd Pair (1:48:45) Michael Kesselring (1:57:44) Goaltending (2:00:45) Don Stevens (2:02:27) Weekly Preview (2:26:50) Closing Thoughts
March 30 · 2 hr 4 min
Episode 164 - Bump in the Road
In this episode, the guys discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ first “down” week in a little while. They touch on whether or not fans should be worried, the 3rd pair, goaltending, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Sabres finally beat the Kraken (11:23) Should you be worried about the Sabres? (30:08) Stanley-Timmins // Zach Metsa waived (51:23) Zach Benson is good (56:47) Goaltending (1:05:23) Noah Östlund injury (1:15:31) The power play (1:30:17) New Embedded (1:35:15) NCAA Tournament (1:36:32) Don Granato back to coaching (1:41:00) Weekly Preview (1:56:19) Closing Thoughts
March 24 · 2 hr 3 min
Episode 163 - Streakin' on the West Coast
In this episode, the guys discuss a successful west coast swing by the Buffalo Sabres. They discuss the road trip, Rasmus Dahlin, Logan Stanley, bandwagon Sabres fans, and a lot more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres take 7/8 points on the west coast (23:24) Sam Carrick can’t stop scoring (25:52) Rasmus Dahlin (29:18) Christian joins and tells us about Project Hail Mary (32:40) Rasmus Dahlin cont. (37:00) Is Lindy Ruff a lock for the Jack Adams? (41:23) How do you feel about “bandwagon” Sabres fans (53:54) JP’s Parm Thompson review (1:06:20) Logan Stanley & Zach Metsa (1:18:30) The Eastern Conference is logjammed (1:24:46) The Sabres play “river hockey”? (1:28:23) Alex Tuch contract update (1:36:23) Konsta Helenius (1:39:35) NCAA Tournament/Gavin McCarthy (1:43:30) Weekly Preview (1:58:09) Closing Thoughts
March 16 · 1 hr 49 min
Episode 162 - Wins and Weaknesses
In this episode, the guys discuss the latest in Sabres hockey, which is mostly dominated by the new Logan Stanley-Luke Schenn pairing. They also touch on Alex Lyon, the playoff race, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Logan Stanley-Luke Schenn Pairing (59:24) Alex Lyon // Goaltending (1:06:30) Jack Quinn (1:12:00) How far can the Sabres go in the playoffs? (1:20:50) Does the Nick Schmaltz contract affect Alex Tuch? (1:30:25) Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams? (1:32:00) Weekly Preview (1:40:50) Closing
March 9 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 161 - SABRES VS LIGHTNING: GAME OF THE YEAR
In this episode, the guys discuss one of the most WILD regular season games in Buffalo Sabres’ history taking place on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They touch on ALL the madness that happened within it, what a phenomenal story this team continues to be, Christian’s trip to Tampa Bay, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) SABRES VS LIGHTNING: GAME OF THE YEAR (1:10:00) Christian’s Cafeteria (1:27:44) Weekly Preview (1:47:05) Closing
March 7 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 160 - SABRES BUY AT THE TRADE DEADLINE
In this trade deadline installment of The Sabre Report Podcast, the guys discuss the Sabres buying at the trade deadline. They touch on the Stanley/Schenn trade, Carrick/Pearson trades, the Colton Parayko situation, and the Robert Thomas talks. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres buy at the trade deadline (17:00) Logan Stanley & Luke Schenn trade (53:30) Sam Carrick & Tanner Pearson trades (1:08:00) Colton Parayko (1:21:00) Robert Thomas (1:36:40) Closing
March 2 · 1 hr 45 min
Episode 159 - Contenders.
In this episode, Jonah and JP talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that simply won't stop winning. They discuss their road trip sweep. In this episode, Jonah and JP talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that simply won't stop winning. They discuss their road trip sweep. (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Buffalo Sabres are unreal (30:27) What is your main takeaway from this road trip sweep? (39:15) What can you add to this group? (1:06:26) Alex Tuch Contract (1:13:13) Trade Deadline Expectations (1:16:20) Rough Week for the Amerks (1:19:26) Weekly Preview (1:41:03) Closing
February 23 · 1 hr 59 min
Episode 158 - Back to Business + Amerks Mid-Season Discussion (ft. Andrew Mossbrooks)
In this episode, the guys preview the NHL returning to action this week. They discuss Tage Thompson winning a gold medal, Sabres storylines heading into this week, and reveal a BIG announcement for TSR moving forward. AND Jonah checks-in with Andrew Mossbrooks to discuss the Rochester Americans’ season to this point, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Tage Thompson is an Olympic Gold Medalist (12:05) Sabres return to action this week (18:33) Jeff Skinner’s contact terminated by San Jose (20:34) Could we see changes to the power play? (26:41) Amerks Mid-Season Check-in w/Andrew Mossbrooks (1:32:14) Weekly Preview (1:47:47) BIG Announcement (1:56:11) Closing Become a member on Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheSabreReport
February 16 · 1 hr 48 min
Episode 157 - Olympic Hockey
In this episode, the guys try to pass time during the Olympic Break to the best of their ability. They talk about the ongoing Olympic Hockey, prime Wii games (?), and answer some questions in a Sabres mailbag. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Olympic Hockey is in full swing (7:40) Tage & Eichel connect for a goal (30:50) Best Wii games of all time (48:23) Sabres Mailbag (1:43:47) Closing
February 8 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 156 - The Olympic Break is Here
In this episode, the guys discuss the storylines surrounding the Sabres now that the Olympic Break is here. They touch on the recent “slide”, upcoming roster decisions, the trade deadline approaching, the Olympics themselves, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Olympic Break is here (14:15) Roster Decisions after the break (20:50) Helenius // 4th line discussion (38:00) Power Play (48:15) Blueline addition/other trade(s) coming? (1:12:00) Panarin trade (1:19:58) Super Bowl (1:22:08) Gavin McKenna (1:24:00) Olympic Preview (1:34:19) Closing
February 2 · 1 hr 51 min
Episode 155 - High-Stakes Hockey
In this episode, the guys talk about the Sabres playing their way through an intense playoff race. They discuss the Sabres’ last loss to Montreal, the power play, the 4th line, and much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Sabres lose to the Habs, playoff race update (22:15) The power play (36:36) Alex Tuch hat trick, “going for the cup” quote (40:39) What’s going on in Toronto? (48:29) The 4th line (1:07:25) More playoff talk (1:11:15) Montreal fans in Buffalo (1:19:55) Impromptu Christian’s Cafeteria (1:29:39) Weekly Preview (1:47:05) Closing
January 26 · 2 hr 13 min
Episode 154 - Climbing the Atlantic
In this episode, the guys talk about a Sabres team that is now in an Atlantic Division playoff spot. They discuss the current playoff outlook, whether Kevyn Adams deserves credit, Terry Pegula’s press conference for the Bills, and so much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Does Kevyn Adams deserve credit for the Sabres? (19:30) Terry Pegula press conference (43:56) Playoff Race (59:00) Goaltending (1:06:13) Defensive group working overtime (1:12:13) Roster moves soon? (1:18:47) Panarin/Thomas/Kyrou (1:30:37) Josh Doan Extension (1:50:52) Weekly Preview (2:08:03) Closing
January 19 · 2 hr
Episode 153 - Welcome to the Wagon
In this episode, the guys break down the latest in Buffalo sports, not just the Sabres. They discuss the Bills’ playoff loss, the Sabres’ recent homestand, the incredible 05-06’ reunion night, and much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Bills eliminated by the Broncos (30:45) Sabres are giving the city hope (43:50) 05-06’ Reunion Night (59:38) Thomas Vanek & Jason Pominville to be inducted into Sabres HOF (1:17:50) Colten Ellis / goaltending (1:22:37) Konsta Helenius called up (1:37:23) Weekly Preview (1:53:43) Closing
January 13 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 152 - Mid-Season Grades (25-26')
In this episode, the guys give their individual Sabres player grades at the halfway point of the NHL season.(0:00) Intro(0:32) Preview(6:56) Tage Thompson(10:57) Alex Tuch(13:53) Josh Doan(15:38) Rasmus Dahlin(19:35) Ryan McLeod(23:48) Bowen Byram(27:03) Jack Quinn(29:51) Mattias Samuelsson(33:30) Jason Zucker(36:37) Zach Benson(41:41) Peyton Krebs(44:03) Josh Norris(48:38) Owen Power(52:42) Beck Malenstyn(54:55) Jordan Greenway(57:04) Noah Östlund(1:00:44) Conor Timmins(1:02:31) Jacob Bryson(1:04:10) Tyson Kozak(1:06:00) Josh Dunne(1:07:28) Zach Metsa(1:08:44) Kesselring(1:11:16) Alex Lyon(1:14:33) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen(1:12:53) Colten Ellis(1:17:23) Jarmo Kekäläinen/Kevyn Adams(1:19:16) Lindy Ruff (1:24:00) Coaching Staff(1:24:46) Recap
January 12 · 2 hr 12 min
Episode 151 - Stacking Wins
In this episode, the guys talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that just continues to win. They discuss their current point pace, the playoff race, defending leads, Mattias Samuelsson, Artemi Panarin rumors, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Playoff Race (15:08) Defending leads (20:40) Luukkonen/Ellis (26:20) Rasmus Dahlin (28:16) The Power Play (33:00) Krebs/Östlund (35:15) Zach Metsa (39:41) Taking care of business (44:00) Byram on a heater (50:09) Samuelsson for Norris (1:02:30) High Vibes in KeyBank Center (1:04:20) Alex Tuch (1:05:55) Artemi Panarin Rumors (1:27:15) NHL Draft coming to Buffalo (1:35:03) Weekly Preview (2:01:30) TSR hits 10K on Twitter (2:06:40) Closing

The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

SABRES SCRATCH OUT GAME THREE IN BEANTOWN | Episode 170

Bruins lay Game Two BEATDOWN | Episode 169

SABRES STORM BACK AND TAKE GAME ONE | Episode 168

DIVISION CHAMPS & BRUINS SERIES PREVIEW | Episode 167

Episode 166 - Driver's Seat

Episode 165 - THE DROUGHT IS OVER

Episode 164 - Bump in the Road

Episode 163 - Streakin' on the West Coast

Episode 162 - Wins and Weaknesses

Episode 161 - SABRES VS LIGHTNING: GAME OF THE YEAR

Episode 160 - SABRES BUY AT THE TRADE DEADLINE

Episode 159 - Contenders.

Episode 158 - Back to Business + Amerks Mid-Season Discussion (ft. Andrew Mossbrooks)

Episode 157 - Olympic Hockey

Episode 156 - The Olympic Break is Here

Episode 155 - High-Stakes Hockey

Episode 154 - Climbing the Atlantic

Episode 153 - Welcome to the Wagon

Episode 152 - Mid-Season Grades (25-26')

Episode 151 - Stacking Wins