About this episode

The episode discusses the Buffalo Sabres' playoff preparations and various team storylines.

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

People in this episode

Host: The Sabre Report

Topics covered

• Buffalo Sabres
• playoffs
• NHL
• Detroit Red Wings
• hockey
• team performance
• prospects

Keywords

• Buffalo Sabres
• playoffs
• Detroit Red Wings
• middle-six scoring
• Norris Trophy
• prospect news
• hockey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings

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