The Instigator Podcast 5.21 – Reflecting on the Sabres First Month
With the first month of the season in the books, Chris and Tyler look back on what worked – and what didn’t – for the Sabres in October. We touch on a handful of NHL news subjects including a pair of...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast 5.29 – Turning the Corner
With a trifecta of impressive wins under their belt – and another near miss – the Sabres are creating some believers in Western New York. While there’s still work to do, it appears the rest of the team...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast 5.32 – Evander Kane, Trade Chip or Building Block?
With Evander Kane’s name still floating around trade chatter in Sabres Nation, Chris and Tyler discuss whether or not moving Kane in exchange for a defenseman serves Buffalo’s short and long term...
View ArticlePotential Return Helps Justify Moving Kane
Raise your hand if you didn’t want the Sabres to move on from Evander Kane this past summer. How about at the end of November, shortly after he had returned from breaking his ribs on opening night? Put...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast 6.2 – Exploring Trade Options for Robin Lehner and...
With the Cup Final complete, Jason Botterill has serious business to attend to. Naming a new head coach for Buffalo and Rochester are just two of the items. In recent days, Evander Kane and Robin...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast Bonus Cut – What to Make of the Reinhart and Kane Rumors
We recorded a special bonus Instigator Podcast this week in order to talk about the recent rumors involving Evander Kane and Sam Reinhart. Specifically we try to determine what the overall strategy...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast 6.18 – New Year, Same Sabres
We had a brief holiday layoff and it appears the Sabres did as well. Chris and Tyler are back to discuss the dust-up between Justin Falk and Evander Kane at practice today. We also touch on Jack...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast 6.23 – How will the Sabres Approach the Trade Deadline
We’ve nearly reached the trade deadline and the (short) list of buyers is falling into place. We discuss Buffalo’s approach and the types of prices we expect to see Jason Botterill receive for players...
View ArticleKane Trade Extends the Rick Martin Trade Tree
Underwhelming return aside, the trade that sent Evander Kane gave added life to two of the biggest pieces of Sabres history. The Rick Martin and Don Edwards trade trees, which converged with the deal...
View ArticleThe Instigator Podcast 10.19 – Sabres Goaltending in Crisis
The Sabres goaltending woes have continued for a second-straight season as the injury bug has bitten the team hard. We discuss the most recent injuries to Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Malcolm Subban and...
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