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The Sabres made some line changes at practice yesterday. Benson is back with Tage. Doan is with Quinn and Ostlund as they look to find more consistent offense. Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

The Sabres kick off their west coast trip tonight in San Jose against Macklin Celebrini and friends.

The Sabres have seen an alarming drop in rush goals and goals off entering-the-zone possession. Lost some of what made them a dangerous offense. Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

The Sabres are interested in Larkin. They've spoken with the Wings & can put together a package that would interest them. None of that matters if Larkin won't waive as discussions continue. Presented by Richmond Vona & We Sew It Buffalo Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

New episode is live! We touch on a variety of topics, including the Sabres connection to Dylan Larkin. ⚫ Sabres performance 🔴 Rush offense ⚫ Larkin 🔴 West coast trip Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

The Buffalo Sabres missed on Connor Hellebuyck but could have their eyes on another American-born player in Dylan Larkin. www.expectedbuffalo.com/buffalo-sabr...

A comment from Ruff sent us looking at the Sabres shooting and scoring numbers through 11 games. Some concerning findings in the data. This is unlocked and free to everyone. If you like the content, please subscribe to the site; more like this is coming www.expectedbuffalo.com/analyzing-th...

It’s been 20 years since the Buffalo Sabres won their first and only Presidents Trophy. The offseason leading up to it kind of sounds familiar. New [in-season!] Sabres History Series starts today www.expectedbuffalo.com/the-2006-off...

Sabres production pace through 11 games - Jack Quinn folks - Power breakout season in full swing - Benson all assists no goals bit remains - Norris, McLeod, Doan...yikes - Ostlund at least seems to have hit of the 3 young forwards

The Sabres head to an old friend's new home tonight. 10 games into the season, what better time to look at what is going on under the hood with the forwards. www.expectedbuffalo.com/only-spotlig...

A growing problem for the Sabres is that only one line is consistently generating offense. Presented by Richmond Vona Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

Goaltending issues are a nightly factor for the Sabres. Presented by Richmond Vona Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

ICYMI, you can still listen to or watch our post-game show from last night's Sabres 3-1 loss to the Flyers. Presented by Richmond Vona Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

Sabres mix in a home game before going on the road again with the Flyers in town for a national TV game.

The Sabres have trailed for 250 minutes this season, the fourth-most in the NHL. They've led 60 minutes, the third-fewest. They have to break the trend over nine games. Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

The Sabres recently re-engaged in trade discussions about Connor Hellebuyck. If the Sabres remove the goaltender piece, what would a package look like now? Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

The Sabres power play and penalty kill are among the worst in the NHL to start the season. They won't be successful unless one of them improves significantly. Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

A new full episode of the podcast is live. We touch on a few topics with the Sabres through nine games and chatter with Hellebuyck Presented by Richmond Vona and We Sew It Buffalo ⚫ Divisional 4 game stretch ⚫ Special Teams 🔴 Sabres goaltending ⚫ Hellebuyck trade talk linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

The Connor Hellebuyck saga continues to take twists and turns including the Buffalo Sabres recently re-entering the conversation. www.expectedbuffalo.com/buffalo-sabr...

The Sabres wrap up their road trip in Montreal tonight. They have a chance to take 7/8 points against division opponents in their last 4 games.

Funny early season production pace for the Sabres - Tage, Power, and Quinn 84 point pace - Benson back on all assists, no goals bit - Gilbert 39-point pace. I say he does it. - Samuelsson scoring is back again

ICYMI our live post game show from the Sabres 5-4 win over the Leafs last night is up for your viewing/listening pleasure. Presented by Richmond Vona Link: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

Final 5v5 Game Charts - Bad first two periods and rebound third - Ostlund, Quinn, and Benson were the Sabres offense tonight - A little too much Metsa the first two periods and Lindy recognized that in the third - Dennis Gilbert! - Liked UPL even w/ 4 GA...sorry

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Sabres in Toronto tonight to face the Leafs as they continue their road trip. 5v5 numbers are advantage Sabres. Special teams are advantage Leafs.

Zellweger stepped up with Dahlin out against the Canadiens. Played over 25 minutes and scored two critical goals Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

Luukkonen had his best game of the season against the Canadiens. He was the main reason the Sabres stole a road point. Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

ICYMI, you can watch or listen to our post-game show from the Sabres 4-3 shootout loss to the Canadiens last night. Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

5v5 Game Charts - Habs out ahead in shot share and quality - Ostlund line remains cooking - Zellweger stepped up without Dahlin - Luukkonen was great idc about the shootout - Tage and McLeod lines were not so good

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5v5 Final Game Charts - Sabres better team at 5v5 - Power and Zellweger solid today - Lines looked to flow better - Luukkonen good off the bench - Have to hope Dahlin is short term

Some afternoon hockey today. Two Atlantic division teams struggling on special teams and finding the back of the net.

Some of the Buffalo Sabres forwards have shown early signs of being out of sync on the wing when they may fit best as centers. www.expectedbuffalo.com/buffalo-sabr...

5v5 Final Game Charts - Score effects in the third period skew the xG and shot share data. This game wasn't close. - UPL another sub .800 save %. -5.5 goals saved above expected through 3 games. Somehow only 2nd-worst in the league. - I didn't like anyone really tonight.

Sabres look to be going back to Luukkonen in goal tonight against the Stars

Stars come into town going through some scoring struggles. The Sabres look for their third straight win.

Colten Ellis may have let in a soft goal in the second period, but he settled into the game late. Huge saves in the third period and overtime allowed his team to win. Full post game show presented by Richmond Vona: linktr.ee/expectedbuff... Photo credit: Buffalo Sabres

It's only three games, but the Sabres 5 on 5 numbers are among the best in the league. Full post game presented by Richmond Vona: linktr.ee/expectedbuff... Photo credit: Buffalo Sabres

Owen Power dominated for the Sabres in the third period and overtime to lead them to victory Full post game presented by Richmond Vona: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

Final 5v5 Game Charts - Owen Power game - Ostlund line again strong - I liked their game all night tbh and they were rewarded for stick to it - Good on Ellis to settle in - Probably the end of 91/72/9 line tonight

Colten Ellis is expected to get his first start of the season tonight. Bring on the chaos!

Who wants game day stats with a two game sample size?! Wild off to a good start. Looks like Ellis in goal for the Sabres tonight.

Final 5v5 Game Charts - Sabres controlled shot share and quality behind a big 1st period - Ostlund line ruled again - Lindy leaning on the big 3 defensemen - McLeod was benched in the 3rd for Kulich. May see that change Tuesday - Quinn 11 (!) shot attempts.

Super real game stats after 1-2 games for tonight’s home opener.

Luukkonen wasn't great for the Sabres, but he's not why they lost the game

The Sabres special teams is the primary reason they lost to the Blue Jackets in their season opener. They went 0 for 5 on the power play and allowed two power play goals against. Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

ICYMI, last night you can/watch listen back to our first post-game show of the season after the Sabres 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets. Presented by Richmond Vona. linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

Final 5v5 Game Charts - 0/5 PP and 1/3 PK. Not good - UPL -3.07 GSAx is not what you want to see - Ostlund line was good, especially Quinn - Sabres ahead on shot share and quality Home opener Saturday.

Maybe it's taking it for granted or too much belief in the system, but there's no fear in the Sabres scoring slipping this season. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...