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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January 5 · 1 hr 48 min
Episode 150 - Are They For Real?
In this episode, the guys talk about the end of the Sabres' ten-game winning streak. They discuss whether this stretch is sustainable, the team's ceiling, what still needs to be improved, and more!
Dec 29, 2025 · 1 hr 58 min
Episode 149 - EIGHT. STRAIGHT.
In this episode, the guys talk about a Buffalo Sabres team that continues to streak. They discuss the eight-game winning streak, what's going right, the playoff race, upcoming lineup decisions, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Sabres have won eight straight (4:26) Is this like 2018 or is it for real? (13:00) Playoff race talk (24:30) Greenway-Dunne-Malenstyn line (30:10) Lineup decisions looming (47:00) Samuelsson for Norris (53:13) Goaltending (1:02:39) Power play personnel (1:10:10) Buffalo is believin’ in these Sabres (1:34:30) Jakubowski & Forton being retained for now (1:36:59) World Juniors (1:43:22) Weekly Preview (1:52:03) Closing
Dec 23, 2025 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 148 - SIX STRAIGHT WINS
In this episode, the guys discuss a Sabres team that is red hot, winning six games in a row. They discuss what’s going right, more front office changes, and more!
Dec 18, 2025 · 2 hr 36 min
Episode 147 - First Impressions
In this episode, the guys discuss Jarmo Kekäläinen’s introduction as Sabres GM, recap the Sabres’ past road trip, and then answer all of YOUR Sabres related questions. (0:00) Intro (0:32) The Jarmo Kekäläinen era is here (40:40) Sabres road trip recap (51:58) Mailbag (2:23:00) Christian’s Cafeteria (2:25:37) Weekly Preview (2:34:50) Closing
Dec 16, 2025 · 2 hr 6 min
Episode 146 - Adams Fired, Kekäläinen Hired
It happened. Kevyn Adams has been fired, and Jarmo Kekälainen takes over. The guys discuss everything about this decision. (0:00) Intro (0:32) Kevyn Adams fired, Jarmo Kekäläinen named GM (17:31) What was the moment Kevyn Adams lost you? (1:11:15) Quinn Hughes?? (1:26:00) Lindy Ruff to the front office? (1:37:00) Any chance Brendan Shanahan joins in? (1:48:25) Was there anything wrong with the way Adams was fired? (1:57:25) Where does Adams rank against drought GM’s? (2:01:35) Closing
Dec 8, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 145 - Dodging Decisions
In this episode, the guys talk about a Sabres road trip that seems dead on arrival. They discuss Noah Östlund being demoted to the AHL, recent lineup decisions, the goalie rotation, and much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Lots of ranting (29:54) Noah Östlund sent to Rochester (38:24) Sabres continue their 3-goalie rotation (1:07:54) Byram-Timmins Pair (1:14:10) Josh Norris’ return/forward lineup (1:27:53) Christian’s Cafeteria (1:37:27) Weekly Preview (1:52:45) Closing
Dec 1, 2025 · 1 hr 47 min
Episode 144 - Panic or Push?
In this episode, Jonah and JP discuss another weird week of Sabres hockey. They touch on the goalie rotation, Josh Norris’ imminent return, the Beer Sabre, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Another up-and-down week for the Sabres (16:00) Goaltending Rotation (40:11) Josh Norris’ Imminent Return (55:55) Byram-Timmins Pair (1:11:54) Beer Sabre Review (1:26:40) Weekly Preview (1:43:30) Closing
Nov 24, 2025 · 2 hr 4 min
Episode 143 - A Confusing Team
In this episode, the guys talk about a very up-and-down week in Sabres hockey. They discuss the playoff race, roster decisions coming, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) An up-and-down week of Sabres hockey (22:00) Isak Rosén sent down (31:41) More roster decisions coming (49:29) The goalies (1:04:15) Playoffs still in play (1:12:26) What is goaltender interference? (1:22:19) Alex Tuch Negotiation Update (1:28:42) Christian’s Cafeteria (1:43:29) Weekly Preview (1:57:25) Closing
Nov 17, 2025 · 2 hr 27 min
Episode 142 - Comeback Season?
In this episode, Jonah & JP discuss the Sabres' comeback win of the season, and whether or not it can signal a comeback in the standings. They discuss the upcoming schedule, Noah Ostlund/Isak Rosen, the Alex Tuch contract, and much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Are the Sabres back? (33:42) Noah Östlund & Isak Rosén’s Emergence (1:14:52) Colten Ellis (1:23:38) Michael Kesselring’s Injury (1:29:14) Kesselring & Peterka’s Quotes (1:40:10) Adrian Kempe gets paid; Alex Tuch next? (2:00:28) Weekly Preview (2:23:35) Closing
Nov 11, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
Episode 141 - Everyone is Hurt
In this episode, the guys discuss how quickly things have changed in the Sabres' landscape. They talk injuries, goaltending, the power play, the overall season outlook, and much more!
Nov 3, 2025 · 2 hr 59 min
Episode 140 - Overtime Merchants
In this episode, Jonah & JP talk about the Sabres getting over .500 for the first time in almost a year. They discuss the playoff race, the goaltending situation, Owen Power, the Alex Tuch contract, and so much more! (0:00) Intro (0:32) World Series Talk (7:33) Sabres are above .500 (20:16) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen & the goalies (48:06) Michael Kesselring Debut // Defense Group (1:02:20) Is the offense legit? (1:15:13) The Owen Power Hate (1:36:16) How to fix the Power Play (1:46:30) Current lineup thoughts (2:02:30) Christian calls in! (2:08:03) Alex Tuch to receive $11.5 million AAV? (2:29:57) Weekly Preview (2:48:18) Best comments of the week (2:54:15) Stretching the runtime to 3 hours (3:02:25) Closing
Oct 27, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 139 - Three's A Crowd?
In this episode, the guys break down a pretty successful week for the Sabres. They touch on the current good vibes, the goaltending situation, their chances in the playoffs race, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:48) The Sabres’ vibes are high (26:03) The Goaltending Situation (46:20) What do you do when Josh Norris is back? (56:55) Playoff Race Outlook (1:01:41) Christian’s Cafeteria (1:10:36) Sabres still in on Chinakhov (1:13:43) 2005-06 Sabres Night Announced (1:20:18) Mogilny not attending HOF Induction (1:21:24) Weekly Preview (1:35:05) Closing
Oct 20, 2025 · 1 hr 55 min
Episode 138 - Season Saved?
In this episode, the guys discuss a big bounce back week for the Sabres. They talk Josh Doan, Zach Benson, Alex Lyon, Alex Tuch's contract, and even the Big Parm Thompson! (0:00) Intro (0:48) Welcome back, Christian (2:35) Is the season saved? (25:10) Josh Doan (34:50) Zach Benson (43:55) Saturday felt familiar (49:56) Alex Lyon (1:05:27) Alex Tuch Contract Debate (1:20:44) Big Parm Thompson Review (1:34:30) Weekly Preview (1:46:46) Marchand/Dahlin (1:48:32) Malenstyn on IR? (1:52:32) Closing
Oct 13, 2025 · 1 hr 50 min
Episode 137 - Nightmare Start
Jonah & JP discuss the Sabres’ nightmarish 0-2 start to the season. (0:00) Intro (0:47) The season is over (23:34) Josh Norris & other injuries (51:20) Power play (1:06:06) What happens if this spirals? (1:22:33) Goal Song Choice (1:24:52) Home Opener (1:28:17) Weekly Preview (1:42:52) Final Thoughts The Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: William Mattar
Oct 8, 2025 · 1 hr 49 min
Episode 136 - SABRES SEASON PREVIEW (25-26' Edition)
In this episode, the guys preview the Buffalo Sabres’ season. (0:00) Intro (0:17) It’s Hockey Season (3:05) Preseason Wrap-Up (15:27) Opening Night Roster (18:40) Goaltending (30:40) Defense (45:34) Forwards (1:06:37) Coaching (1:10:56) Sabres Hot Takes (1:24:24) Do they break the drought? (1:31:39) NHL Hot Takes (1:35:04) Weekly Preview (1:44:20) Closing
Oct 5, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Episode 135 - AMERKS SEASON PREVIEW (ft. Andrew Mossbrooks)
In this episode, Jonah talks with Rochester Americans color analyst, play-by-play commentator, and multi-media journalist Andrew Mossbrooks about the Amerks' upcoming 2025-26 season! They discuss last season, Michael Leone's success as head coach, who's primed for a big season, Don Steven's final season, and so much more! (0:00) Intro (0:17) Welcome to the show, Andrew Mossbrooks (2:10) Andrew’s background in broadcasting (8:15) It’s a busy time of year (11:49) Recapping the 2024-25 season (19:35) Michael Leone (24:53) Who will step into leadership roles this season? (33:38) Konsta Helenius (38:25) Noah Ostlund (47:02) Isak Rosen (52:25) Devon Levi (1:03:39) Underrated storylines heading into the season (1:08:21) Don Stevens (1:22:35) 2025-26 Season Predictions
Oct 3, 2025 · 33 min
Episode 7 - Toronto | Sabres vs the Atlantic (2025)
In this week's installment, the guys pit the Buffalo Sabres up against the Toronto Maple Leafs. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (6:25) Adds/Losses (10:01) Key Storylines (13:47) Lineup Comparison (24:00) Closing Thoughts
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 134 - The Radim Team
In this episode, the guys discuss the Sabres’ four preseason games, and all the storylines coming out of them. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Four Preseason Games down (5:40) Josh Norris // Top Line (10:33) Mattias Samuelsson (27:00) Josh Doan (31:38) Power Play (34:25) Konsta Helenius (45:36) Radim Mrtka (56:00) 7th Defenseman Situation (1:00:23) Goaltending (1:05:24) Alex Tuch Negotiations Update (1:18:30) Arena Lease (1:22:33) Red Sox vs Yankees (1:29:03) Closing
Sep 28, 2025 · 47 min
Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid (2025)
Jonah puts together his Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season! (0:00) Intro (2:20) Prospect Pyramid Guide (5:57) Tier 1 (6:29) Tier 2 (20:12) Tier 3 (36:15) Tier 4 (45:45) Tier 5 (46:05) Recap
Sep 26, 2025 · 36 min
Episode 6 - Tampa | Sabres vs the Atlantic (2025)
In this week’s installment, the guys put the Buffalo Sabres up against the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into the 2025-26 season. (0:00) Intro (0:17) Opening Thoughts (9:47) Tampa’s Key Adds/Losses (14:27) Key Storylines (21:29) Comparing Lineups (30:48) Closing Thoughts

The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

Episode 150 - Are They For Real?

Episode 149 - EIGHT. STRAIGHT.

Episode 148 - SIX STRAIGHT WINS

Episode 147 - First Impressions

Episode 146 - Adams Fired, Kekäläinen Hired

Episode 145 - Dodging Decisions

Episode 144 - Panic or Push?

Episode 143 - A Confusing Team

Episode 142 - Comeback Season?

Episode 141 - Everyone is Hurt

Episode 140 - Overtime Merchants

Episode 139 - Three's A Crowd?

Episode 138 - Season Saved?

Episode 137 - Nightmare Start

Episode 136 - SABRES SEASON PREVIEW (25-26' Edition)

Episode 135 - AMERKS SEASON PREVIEW (ft. Andrew Mossbrooks)

Episode 7 - Toronto | Sabres vs the Atlantic (2025)

Episode 134 - The Radim Team

Buffalo Sabres Prospect Pyramid (2025)

Episode 6 - Tampa | Sabres vs the Atlantic (2025)