The Sabre Report Podcast - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast
Buffalo Sabres podcast hosted by Jonah Ahrens, Christian Kowalski, and JP Ahrens
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| 10/26/26 | Hellebuyck dealt to New Jersey, Sabres hit 3-game skid, the fanbase is reeling + Sabres Mailbag | Episode 200 | Episode 200: It’s been one of the most negative weeks in recent online Buffalo Sabres community history.Two uninspiring losses to the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals, and Connor Hellebuyck being dealt to the New Jersey Devils have caused many fans to hit the panic button. Not just on the Sabres’ season, but the entire window they’ve been building.Jonah and JP sound off on the current state of the fanbase, before fielding questions from the fans on various team-related topics.Tune into the 200th edition to The Sabre Report Podcast!(0:00) Intro(0:32) It’s been a week to forget in Sabres discourse(1:07:13) The Sabres are in a rough spot(1:26:34) Jesse's Debrief(1:33:00) Sabres Mailbag(2:26:08) Christian’s Cafeteria(2:33:14) TSRP Tendies MVP(2:43:11) Weekly Preview(2:53:26) ClosingSign up to our Patreon for more ‘The Sabre Report’ content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReportThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/The Sabre Report Podcast is sponsored by:https://www.dawnnowak.com/https://www.paulasdonuts.com/ | 2h 56m 56s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Sabres pick up points without Rasmus Dahlin, Jack Quinn's career night, & Connor Hellebuyck rumors re-ignited | Episode 199 | Episode 199: No Rasmus Dahlin? No problem for the Sabres.Despite an injury to Rasmus Dahlin versus the Florida Panthers that kept him out of action the entire week, the Buffalo Sabres had an extremely positive week, going 2-0-2 and picking up six of eight points without their captain.Owen Power & the defense core stepped up in a big way with Dahlin’s absence, and Jack Quinn had a career-best performance in a 5-4 OT win versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, things such as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and special teams performance are still a hot topic amongst fans. AND Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors have been reignited with his suspension from the Winnipeg Jets ending this week, and with reports Buffalo and Winnipeg have reengaged in trade negotiations.Tune in to see Jonah, Christian, and JP break all of this down, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Dennis Gilbert scored a goal(4:27) A positive week from the Sabres(10:25) Special teams are a PROBLEM(26:55) Power, Samuelsson, Zellweger stepped up bigtime(32:31) Jack Quinn’s career night versus Toronto(51:02) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen(1:09:40) Sabres have re-engaged trade talks with Winnipeg for Connor Hellebuyck(1:42:08) Jesse’s Debrief(1:48:32) Christian’s Cafeteria(2:03:32) TSRP Tendies MVP of the Week(2:09:21) Weekly Preview(2:19:07) ClosingSign up to our Patreon for more ‘The Sabre Report’ content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReportThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by:https://williammattar.com/The Sabre Report Podcast is sponsored by: https://www.dawnnowak.com/https://www.paulasdonuts.com/ | 2h 21m 52s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | Sabres hit early skid, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen struggling + Is it time to panic? | Episode 198 | Episode 198: The Buffalo Sabres' season has hit an early skid.Despite a big comeback win versus the Minnesota Wild (highlighted by an outstanding Owen Power performance), the Sabres dropped two ugly losses at home against the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild that has people panicking.Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is on the struggle bus, people are chanting Connor Hellebuyck’s name, Josh Norris is garnering interest for the wrong reasons, and key contributors are not scoring for the Sabres.Tune in to see Jonah and JP try to talk Buffalo Sabres fans off of the metaphorical ledge!(0:00) Intro(0:32) R.I.P. 2026-27 Buffalo Sabres(12:08) Are people overreacting?(19:43) The people want Connor Hellebuyck(37:13) Will the Sabres turn it around?(50:51) The Minnesota game was fun(56:43) Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen & Colten Ellis(1:07:13) Recent Lineup Decisions(1:21:01) Josh Norris(1:27:09) Power play(1:28:36) Jesse’s Brief Debrief(1:32:43) JP was recognized by a fan(1:35:16) Should Seth Appert be blamed for the PP?(1:43:10) Tendies MVP of the Week(1:57:15) Weekly Preview(2:14:53) ClosingSign up to our Patreon for more ‘The Sabre Report’ content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReportThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/The Sabre Report Podcast is sponsored by: https://www.dawnnowak.com/https://www.paulasdonuts.com/ | 2h 20m 50s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Jiri Kulich is BACK, Jack Quinn shines, & Sabres pick up first win of the season | Episode 197 | Episode 197: The Buffalo Sabres' 2026-27 season is underway!The team kicked off their season this past Thursday, losing 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, before getting their first win of the season, coming back to win 4-3 versus the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.The guys discuss their takeaways, both good and bad. They touch on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's struggles and the power play's incredibly slow start, before jumping into many of the positives: Jack Quinn, Owen Power, Jiri Kulich, and more!Tune in for the first TSRP episode of the 2026-27 season!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Thankful the Sabres won a game(11:20) Are you concerned about Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen(31:26) Power play still stinks(47:35) 5v5 play has been encouraging(51:15) Jack Quinn looks fantastic // Benson-Östlund-Quinn(1:05:14) An incredible moment for Jiri Kulich(1:12:16) Will we see any lineup shuffling?(1:19:02) The Chicago Blackhawks are bad(1:28:18) The Josh Norris + Tage Thompson duo(1:34:17) Early returns for the 4th line are... not great(1:39:18) Jesse's Brief Debrief(1:41:34) Intern Devin was cookin' at the home opener(1:43:37) Old Friends(1:45:28) Christian's Cafeteria(1:51:51) Weekly Preview(2:03:59) ClosingSign up to our Patreon for more ‘The Sabre Report’ content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReportThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/The Sabre Report Podcast is sponsored by: https://www.dawnnowak.com/HIGHLIGHTED LISTING: 71 Pheasant Run Lane in Lancaster, NY Almost 2200 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, built in 1987, listed at $400,000. Offers are due on 10/7 at 10AMCall 716-288-6881 and soon you could be saying “Dawn Sold Another!” | 2h 07m 27s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | ROCHESTER AMERICANS 2026-27 SEASON PREVIEW w/Griffin Della Penna | Episode 196 | Episode 196: Griffin Della Penna joins the show!The Rochester Americans kick off their season tonight, so we decided to sit down and talk with new team broadcaster & multimedia journalist, Griffin Della Penna, to preview their season.Griffin joins Jonah & JP to discuss his journey as a broadcaster, Rochester's roster/organizational changes during the offseason, young players to watch this year, and his expectations for the season, along with other Amerks related topics!Tune in for an insightful preview of the Rochester Americans' 2026-27 season!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Welcome to the show, Griffin Della Penna!(5:42) Griffin’s journey as a broadcaster(11:38) Mentors in the industry(14:22) Preparation for the Rochester Americans season(16:49) Recapping the 2025-26 season(19:45) New Rochester GM Stacy Roest(23:46) Rochester’s new assistant coaching staff(27:17) Michael Leone(30:43) Free Agent Additions(35:46) Who will be in the Leadership Group?(37:37) Jake Richard’s Rookie Season(40:50) Radim Mrtka, Maxim Strbak, Gavin McCarthy(44:57) Vsevolod Komarov(47:01) Goaltending trio [Ratzlaff, Leinonen, Vilalta](49:32) The most “under-the-radar” Amerk(52:22) Which departure will hurt Rochester the most?(53:27) What are you looking forward to the most?(57:19) Season Predictions/Expectations(1:00:17) Closing ThoughtsFollow Griffin Della Penna on:Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GriffinDP_ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/griffindellapenna The Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/Sign up to our Patreon for more ‘The Sabre Report’ content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReport | 1h 04m 53s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 |  Sabres vs the Atlantic: Episode 7 - Tampa (2026) | The division preview is complete!The guys have officially previewed every single Atlantic Division team ahead of the 2026-27 season (although the Toronto Maple Leafs episode may be outdated). And the final episode brings us to the Tampa Bay Lightning.Despite surrendering the division title to the Buffalo Sabres, they are coming off a season where Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy, Andrei Vasilevskiy won the Vezina, and Jon Cooper (somehow) won his first Jack Adams. However, they had quite a bit of roster turnover during the summer.So tune in to find out where we think they are headed this season!(0:00) Recapping Tampa's 2025-26 season(11:58) Key Departures/Additions(17:12) Key Storylines(21:49) Lineup Comparison(31:11) Lightning Predictions/Projection(34:38) Closing ThoughtsThanks for watching! | 39m 46s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | BUFFALO SABRES 2026-27 SEASON PREVIEW | Episode 195 | Episode 195: The Buffalo Sabres’ 2026-27 Season is here!The team kicks off their season this Thursday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.The guys discuss preseason takeaways, if the forward group can truly replace Alex Tuch, if the defense group can replace Bowen Byram, their expectations for certain players/coaches, their season hot takes, and are even joined by a special guest for a surprise job interview.Tune in for three hours of Sabres talk!(0:00) Intro(0:32) WE MADE IT(8:54) Preseason Takeaways(22:47) Should Jiri Kulich make the Sabres’ roster?(34:33) The Power Play(43:22) What does a successful Buffalo Sabres season look like?(49:59) Can they replace Alex Tuch’s production?(1:04:25) Is Jack Quinn the X-Factor of this team?(1:08:57) Tage Thompson(1:14:33) Can Olen Zellweger replace Bowen Byram?(1:19:20) Louis Crevier(1:21:55) Is this Rasmus Dahlin’s Norris year?(1:27:07) Goaltending Trio(1:35:57) Connor Hellebuyck(1:39:38) Lindy Ruff(1:45:31) Seth Appert/Power Play(1:53:13) Jarmo Kekalainen(1:55:24) Will the Buffalo Sabres make the playoffs?(2:02:22) Devin Kowalski returns to the show for a job interview(2:25:08) Buffalo Sabres Over/Unders(2:36:14) Buffalo Sabres Hot Takes(2:44:22) Stanley Cup Picks(2:50:00) Weekly Preview(2:57:35) Christian’s Cafeteria Season Preview (3:06:39) Closing ThoughtsThe Sabre Report Podcast is presented by: https://williammattar.com/Sign up to our Patreon for more The Sabre Report content!https://www.patreon.com/TheSabreReport | 3h 10m 43s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 |  Sabres vs the Atlantic: Episode 6 - Montreal (2026) | In this week's installment, we preview a Montreal Canadiens team that sent the Buffalo Sabres packing in the 2nd round of the playoffs and made their way to the Eastern Conference Finals. We discuss their late season addition of Chris Kreider, and whether or not their linear progression in the standings will continue this season. (0:00) Intro(6:16) Key Adds/Departures(11:57) Key Storylines(17:49) Lineup Comparison(33:50) Predictions/Closing | 43m 03s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 | Sabres Training Camp Opens! | Episode 194 | In this episode, the guys prepare for their first week of Sabres hockey since May! They discuss the Jarmo Kekalainen & Lindy Ruff pressers, training camp lines & pairs, Connor Hellebuyck not reporting to camp, and much more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) There’s Buffalo Sabres hockey this week(18:09) JP rallies for support for his music taste(22:13) Jarmo Kekalainen & Lindy Ruff Pressers(1:13:28) Training Camp Lines & Pairs(1:32:47) Changes to KeyBank Center(1:44:44) Connor Hellebuyck refuses to report to training camp(1:55:34) Preseason Games Preview(1:57:39) Closing | 2h 04m 46s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | NOAH ÖSTLUND EXTENSION + Training Camp Preview | Episode 193 | In this episode, the guys discuss the latest in Connor Hellebuyck news, Noah Östlund signing an eight-year contract extension with the Sabres, preview Sabres training camp, and more!(0:00) Intro(0:32) Hockey is (almost) back(3:23) Connor Hellebuyck: still a Jet(13:29) Prospects Showcase(33:13) NOAH ÖSTLUND EIGHT-YEAR EXTENSION(56:45) Goal songs(1:08:12) Sabres Trivia(1:10:52) Zach Metsa Extension(1:17:18) Chris Kreider signs with Montreal(1:21:47) Martin St. Louis Extension(1:26:21) Training Camp Preview(1:49:43) Closing Thoughts | 2h 00m 21s | ||||||
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| 9/14/26 |  Sabres vs the Atlantic: Episode 5 - Boston (2026) | In this week's installment, we preview a Boston Bruins team that the Buffalo Sabres sent home in May after a very successful regular season. We preview their offseason swings and whether last year can be repeated. (0:00) Intro(8:13) Key Departures/Additions(16:35) Key Storylines(25:01) Lineup Comparison(35:55) Predictions/Closing | 48m 20s | ||||||
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| 9/3/26 | Buffalo SabresDetroit Red Wings+3 | — | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | Buffalo SabresDetroit Red Wings+5 | — | 55m 35s | ||
| 8/31/26 | trade requestNHL+3 | — | Buffalo SabresBills Stadium+1 | — | Connor Hellebuycktrade request+3 | — | 1h 37m 26s | ||
| 8/27/26 | Buffalo SabresFlorida Panthers+4 | — | Florida Panthers | — | Buffalo SabresFlorida Panthers+5 | — | 45m 56s | ||
| 8/25/26 | Buffalo Sabreshockey news+4 | — | Buffalo SabresTSR Patron+2 | Chicago | Buffalo SabresZach Benson+5 | — | 1h 35m 35s | ||
| 8/21/26 | Atlantic DivisionBuffalo Sabres+3 | — | Toronto Maple Leafs | — | Buffalo SabresToronto Maple Leafs+5 | — | 57m 24s | ||
| 7/6/26 | Buffalo Sabres offseasonDevon Levi trade+4 | — | Anaheim DucksEdmonton+1 | — | Buffalo Sabresoffseason+5 | — | 1h 36m 39s | ||
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| 6/24/26 | tradesNHL+4 | — | Chicago Blackhawks | — | Bowen ByramJordan Greenway+3 | — | 1h 28m 42s | ||
| 6/23/26 | NHL newsBrady Tkachuk trade+4 | — | Florida PanthersPanthers | — | Brady TkachukFlorida Panthers+6 | — | 1h 59m 51s | ||
| 6/19/26 | Buffalo SabresNHL trades+4 | — | San Jose SharksSabres | — | Michael KesselringSan Jose Sharks+6 | — | 2h 03m 39s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Lindy RuffJack Adams Award+4 | — | Buffalo SabresTSR | — | Lindy RuffJack Adams Award+4 | — | 1h 55m 58s | ||
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| 5/26/26 | Buffalo Sabres offseasonNHL playoffs+4 | — | Buffalo SabresKekalainen | — | Buffalo Sabresoffseason+3 | — | 2h 46m 58s | ||
| 5/19/26 | Buffalo SabresStanley Cup Playoffs+4 | — | Buffalo Sabres | — | Buffalo SabresStanley Cup Playoffs+6 | — | 1h 14m 37s | ||
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| 5/9/26 | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens+4 | — | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens | — | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens+6 | — | 1h 22m 09s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Buffalo SabresNHL Playoffs+4 | — | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens | — | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens+5 | — | 1h 20m 53s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens+3 | — | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens | — | Buffalo SabresMontreal Canadiens+5 | — | 1h 17m 11s | ||
| 5/2/26 | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+4 | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+1 | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+7 | — | 1h 47m 50s | ||
| 4/29/26 | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+5 | — | Boston BruinsBuffalo Sabres | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+8 | — | 1h 07m 19s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+5 | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins | — | SabresBruins+8 | — | 1h 26m 16s | ||
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| 4/22/26 | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+5 | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+1 | — | SabresBruins+6 | — | 1h 49m 35s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Buffalo SabresGame 1 recap+4 | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins | KeyBank Center | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+6 | — | 1h 15m 36s | ||
| 4/17/26 | Buffalo SabresAtlantic Division Champions+4 | — | BUFFALO SABRESBoston Bruins | — | Buffalo SabresBoston Bruins+5 | — | 2h 43m 42s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Buffalo Sabresplayoffs+5 | — | Buffalo SabresDetroit Red Wings | — | Buffalo Sabresplayoffs+5 | — | 1h 42m 54s | ||
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| 3/30/26 | Buffalo Sabres performancegoaltending+4 | — | Buffalo SabresNCAA Tournament+1 | — | Buffalo Sabresgoaltending+5 | — | 2h 04m 39s | ||
| 3/24/26 | Buffalo SabresNHL+5 | Christian | Buffalo SabresProject Hail Mary | — | Buffalo SabresRasmus Dahlin+6 | — | 2h 03m 45s | ||
| 3/16/26 | Buffalo Sabreshockey analysis+4 | — | — | — | Buffalo SabresLogan Stanley+7 | — | 1h 49m 32s | ||
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Peaked at #146 in Finland, currently #146 in Finland.
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| Finland | — | #146 | #146 | — |
| United States | — | #185 | #185 | — |
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