About this episode

The episode discusses the Sabres' season ending, player injuries, contract situations, and insights from guest Brian Gionta.

SABRES SEASON ENDING PRESS CONFERENCES AS WE START TO HEAR THE PLAYERS PERSPECTIVES ON THE SEASON, PLAYOFFS AND THE FUTURE. A DIVE INTO INJURIES THAT WE'RE LEARNING ABOUT THE PLAYERS. SOME CONTRACTS THAT NEED TO BE DISCUSSED, MOST NOTABLY IS ALEX TUCH. THIS WILL BE AN ONGOING DISCUSSION AS HE WEIGHS HIS OPTIONS TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR HIM AND HIS FAMILY. TEAM OBVIOUSLY WANTS HIM BACK. GIO GIVES HIS THOUGHTS, AND REFLECTS BACK TO LEAVING NJ FOR MONTREAL AS A UFA. WHO SHOULD THE TEAM KEEP, RESIGN, MOVE ON FROM AND GOALTENDING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• Sabres season review
• player injuries
• contract discussions
• free agency

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