Bleav in Bills

After falling behind 3-1 early, the Sabres dominated the rest of the way with seven unanswered goals in an 8-3 win on the road against Montreal, and forcing a seventh and deciding game Monday night in Buffalo. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live on YouTube this morning breaking down the keys to Buffalo's success and how they might finally translate on home ice.

The Sabres are in dire straits after a 6-3 loss Thursday night in game five against Montreal. They're down 3-2 in the series and hitting the road facing elimination in game six. Sean McDonough will call that game for ABC Saturday night, and possibly game seven back in Buffalo on Monday. He joined Adam and Sal to discuss the Sabres, the state of the series, and the challenges of calling these games that lead to accusations of favoritism.

On this episode of the Bleav in Sabres podcast, Ryan Miller joins Adam Benigni to break down Buffalo’s playoff battle with Montreal, the team’s defensive struggles, power play inconsistencies, and the importance of responding in postseason hockey. Miller shares insight into the mindset of a playoff goaltender, discusses players like Tage Thompson and Zach Benson, and reflects on what it means to see playoff hockey back in Buffalo. He also opens up about life after retirement, his role with the Sharks organization, and staying connected to the game.

The Montreal Canadiens outplayed the Sabres in every way in a 5-1 game two win that evened the series with Buffalo at 1-1. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana were live on YouTube Saturday morning with reaction.

The Sabres were able to finish the Boston Bruins in six games, and had the benefit of waiting while Montreal and Tampa Bay went seven games. The Canadiens edged the lightning 2-1 Sunday night, setting up the first meeting between Buffalo and Montreal in the postseason since back in 1998 when the Sabres swept them. This year, the regular season series was 2-2-0. Who has the edge in what should be a very tight postseason match-up? Paul Hamilton joined Adam and Sal for a series preview.

It's well known in NHL playoff circles that the series clinching game is the hardest one to win. After a 14-year postseason drought, the Sabres found that out Tuesday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. David Pastrnak scored on a breakaway in overtime to lift the Bruins to a 2-1 win. The Sabres now lead the series 3-2 ahead of game six Friday night in Boston. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana share takes and a preview.

The grades on the 2026 Bills draft range from a straight A to barely passing. As always, we won't know the true answer for a number of years, but if anything, Bills GM and President of Football Operations Brandon Beane and his staff were deliberate in their approach. He (we think wisely) traded out of the first round and addressed some key positions, along with a somewhat surprising emphasis on cornerback. Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana have a full review.

The complexion of the opening round series between the Bruins and Sabres has changed after Boston's strong response with a 4-2 win in game two. No miracle comeback for Buffalo as was the case in game one. The Bruins have gained the edge with their physical, slow it down style that has negated the Sabres advantage in speed. Add to that, Buffalo now faces serious questions in goal. Matt Fairburn is the Sabres beat reporter for The Athletic. He joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana as the series shifts to TD Garden tied 1-1.

The Sabres are set to open round one of the playoffs Sunday at home with game one against the Boston Bruins. They're favored to win this series and with good reason according to Adam Benigni, Sal Maiorana, and veteran reporter Mike Harrington who works the Sabres beat for the Buffalo News. Mike joined Adam and Sal for a series preview.

It's finally happened. The Sabres have ended a 14 year playoff drought and are charging toward the post season looking every part of being an elite team. What is this group capable of in the postseason? Paul Hamilton covers the team for WGR Sportsradio in Buffalo and serves as the Sabres/NHL Insider for WGRZ-TV. He joined Adam and Sal for some great analysis.

The Bills have started with the voluntary offseason workout program. There's a whole lot that's different and at the top of that list is head coach Joe Brady in the wake of Sean McDermott's firing. Former Bills offensive lineman Jerry Ostroski joins Adam and Sal for his thoughts on this offseason of change, and Brady's impact moving forward.

Bucky Brooks is joined by guest Joe DeLeone to discuss wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, opening with the broader question of whether teams should keep paying $40M+ for receivers when the college pipeline keeps producing value picks like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua. They work through the top tier guys like Makai Lemon, Jordyn Tyson, and Carnell Tate — agreeing the class lacks a true blue-chip WR1, with Jordyn Tyson drawing the most discussion as the highest-ceiling prospect despite a lengthy injury history that could push him down boards. Omar Cooper Jr. gets praised as a reliable chain-mover out of Indiana but both hosts pump the brakes on first-round buzz, seeing him more as a WR3 who risks being overhyped by draft momentum. The episode closes with wild cards including Deion Burks, Kevin Coleman Jr., Bryce Lance from NDSU, and Brenen Thompson — who stole the combine with a 4.26 40-yard dash.