About this episode

The episode discusses recent developments for the Buffalo Sabres, including player extensions and rumors ahead of NHL Free Agency.

In this episode, the guys break down a busy last couple of days for the Buffalo Sabres prior to free agency. They discuss a questionable hire for the organization, the Connor Hellebuyck rumors, Beck Malenstyn extending, and give a quick preview of NHL Free Agency! (0:00) Intro (0:32) Weird couple of days for the Sabres (10:23) Sabres announce new hires/promotions (16:03) Milan Lucic is a pro scout… for the Sabres (26:48) Connor Hellebuyck (59:45) Beck Malenstyn extends (1:26:10) Peyton Krebs remains an RFA (1:31:40) Patrick Kane? // Free Agency (1:38:58) What is next year shaping up to be? (1:50:34) Closing

Topics covered

• Buffalo Sabres
• NHL Free Agency
• hockey rumors
• player contracts
• team management

Keywords

• Buffalo Sabres
• Connor Hellebuyck
• Beck Malenstyn
• Milan Lucic
• NHL Free Agency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buffalo Sabres

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