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The Instigator Podcast

Two in the Box, Bleav

A Buffalo Sabres podcast hosted by Chris and Tyler of the Buffalo blog Two in the Box. The Instigator focuses on Sabres hockey, the NHL and other Buffalo-related topics.

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60:37

The Instigator Podcast 12.25 - Slotting Sabres into...

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2024/02/14

With the 4 Nations Face Off on the way, we take a look at how many Sabres are likely to snag a roster spot playing for their respective countries. We also discuss the Morgan Rielly suspension, the latest comments made by Kevyn Adams regarding Casey Mittelstadt and offer a brief update on the current state of the Sabres.

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75:18

The Instigator Podcast 12.24 - Going Mittelstadt Mode

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2024/02/06

This week is the Mittelstadt episode. In the wake of the deals that shipped out Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan, questions about Casey Mittelstadt's availability have cropped up. We dive into the important role Mittelstadt has played for the Sabres this season while also discussing where he fits in to the team's future along with the difficulty the Sabres will face in replacing him should they move him in a deal.

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33:28

Warpath #2: Crest & Colors

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2024/02/02

The second episode of Warpath is devoted to the crest and colors of the Buffalo Sabres. Featuring interviews with Eric Bodamer and Paul Lukas, this episode explores the background of the team's blue and gold color scheme, the meaning behind the logo along with additional stories and facts about the uniforms the Sabres wore when they first took the ice in 1970.References:American Indian College Fund National Park Service Colorado University Buffalo Sabres 40th Anniversary WebsiteBuffalo Sabres

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76:10

The Instigator Podcast 12.23 - All Star Week Musings:...

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2024/01/31

The Sabres are off for a week and the All Star Game is here. We have a slightly longer episode this week that tackles the Sabres' results from their west coast trip, Devon Levi's return to Rochester during the team's time off and we spitball about David Jiricek who has openly complained about his situation in Columbus.

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57:06

The Instigator Podcast 12.22 - Hockey Canada...

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2024/01/25

After a lengthy period of investigation, the sexual assault case related to the 2018 Canadian World Junior Championship team has progressed as five players were instructed to surrender to the authorities in London, Ontario. With four NHLers taking leaves from their respective teams, speculation has run rampant online. We discuss the latest developments in the case and the players thought to be involved in the ongoing proceedings. Also on the show is a conversation about the differences in standards

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59:46

The Instigator Podcast 12.21 - Skinner Injury Should...

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2024/01/18

Buffalo's ongoing injury bug bit again, this time sidelining Jeff Skinner and Mattias Samuelsson. We talk in detail about Skinner's absence and what options the Sabres have to fill his spot in the lineup. Also on the show is a conversation over Rasmus Dahlin's recent quotes regarding his committment to defense and just what that means for the team and the player. Also on the show is a discussion over the retirement of Tyler Ennis and Cody Hodgson's return to hockey.

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42:05

The Instigator Podcast 12.20 - Some Thoughts on...

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2024/01/12

The Sabres aren't in a great place when it comes to goaltending. It may not be their biggest issue, but it's a problem that could have the most long term impact on the club. I string together some rambling thoughts on the performances of Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, how the Sabres are handling Levi and what they can do to ensure Levi's ongoing growth. Perhaps it's time to make a sizeable investment in a goaltender outside the organization. Is the risk worth the reward and if a new face

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59:57

The Instigator Podcast 12.19 - New Year's Resolutions...

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2024/01/04

The Sabres have plenty of issues to work on and we thought there would be no better way to fix them than by suggesting some New Year's resolutions for the club. We each run through a pair of resolutions for the Sabres, focusing on special teams, Dylan Cozens, goaltending and the front office. And we wrap up with one last brief suggestion for good measure. Whether or not these resolutions can be kept is an entirely different question for a Sabres team desperately in need of a winning streak.

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30:55

Warpath #1: The Founding

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2024/01/02

The founding of the Buffalo Sabres is an interesting tale of dogged hard work by the Knox brothers mixed with a bit of vintage NHL chicanery. Follow the path the Knoxes took from prospective NHL owners, through their dalliance with the Oakland Seals and, finally, to the succwssful end of their pursuit of bringing NHL hockey to Buffalo. Sources:Buffalo Sabres 1970-71 Media Guide: https://sabresdigitalpressbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/1970-71-media-guide.pdfBuffalo Sabres 40th Anniversary

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42:11

The Instigator Podcast 12.18 - Wrapping up 2023 with...

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2023/12/29

To wrap up the calendar year we took some listener questions (submitted during the team's loss to Boston) and tried to get to the bottom of what's ailing the Buffalo Sabres. On the list of topics are special teams, the lack of trades, the club's financial viability and much more.

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63:41

The Instigator Podcast 12.17 - Granato on the Hot Seat?

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2023/12/22

The Jekyll and Hyde Sabres continued on their merry way this week, dropping an embarassing contest to the Blue Jackets before hanging nine goals on the Maple Leafs. Don Granato's job status was in sharp focus after the loss to Columbus and we dive in to just how hot his seat is and whether or not it should be quite as hot as it seems given what he has done well and his deficiencies as a coach.

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65:22

The Instigator Podcast 12.16 - Caps on the Move?

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2023/12/13

The Instigator Podcast luck has struck again, with the Sabres swinging a deal less than a day after we recorded last week. We talk about Eric Robinson's arrival and some of the challenges the Sabres will face in balancing their roster once they return to health. We also touch on some stories from around the NHL as news broke on the upcoming changes to the NHL Skills Competition in addition to a big story out of Washington DC. The Skills Competition updates are promising as the focus on in-game skill

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Coming Soon - Warpath: The History of the Buffalo Sabres

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2023/12/08

In the coming weeks, a new series will be added to The Instigator Podcast lineup. This new show, titled Warpath: The History of the Buffalo Sabres, will chronicle the winding road the Sabres have traveled. The show will highlight the stories, players and events that have shaped over 50 years of NHL hockey in Buffalo. Drawing on historical sources and interviews, this show will help to illustrate some of the highest and lowest points in franchise history. You will be able to listen to every episode

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48:29

The Instigator Podcast 12.15 - Searching for a Fix to...

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2023/12/06

The Sabres recent skid has raised questions about virtually every aspect of the roster and coaching staff. We try to get to the bottom of some of those issues and determine what buttons can be pushed to address Buffalo's struggles. We discuss Don Granato and whether or not his seat is getting hot, Kevyn Adams' lack of action in the offseason (and thus far in-season) along with exploring what solutions could be available to the club. We wrap up the show with a quick discussion over the expected

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54:28

The Instigator Podcast 12.14 - Levi Shuffled to...

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2023/11/29

The Sabres goaltending came into focus as Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has taken control of the crease in Buffalo and Devon Levi has been sent to Rochester. We talk about what it means for Levi, where he's struggled this year and how Rochester can help shape him into the goalie we saw last spring. This week's episode also touches on the story unfolding with Corey Perry in Chicago, Pat Kane's move to Detroit and the dismissal of Dean Evanson from Minnesota.

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56:57

The Instigator Podcast 12.13 - Benson Decision...

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2023/11/22

The Sabres approach Thanksgiving very much alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race, but their inconsistency on offense threatens to derail any playoff push. We dicsuss those offensive issues while also highlighting the looming decision that is coming for Zach Benson and the Sabres. Will the team opt to burn a year of his entry level contract? Or will he be sent back to the WHL in preparation for a starring role in the World Junior Championships? This week's episode also features a debate over

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57:40

The Instigator Podcast 12.12 - Lacking Depth

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2023/11/15

The Sabres tough Saturday carried to Tuesday and it got worse with Tage Thompson's injury. We discuss how Buffalo's injury woes at forward have thinned their lines, and Thompson's injury exacerbates the problems. We talk about the holes in Buffalo's lineup and how it's past time for Jiri Kulich and other high-end prospects to get a look. We wrap up this week's episode with a brief conversation on the team's struggling power play and a few adjustments we'd make to clean it up.The original posting of

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58:45

The Instigator Podcast 12.11 - Calling for Kulich

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2023/11/08

Alarm bells are going off in Edmonton and we start this week's show talking about everything that seems to be ailing the Oilers. We also tie in our Oilers discussion, and their need to stay competitive with the push the Sabres will start to feel when it comes to making a big trade of their own. We also talk about Buffalo's young stars, namely Matthew Savoie and Jiri Kulich. Savoie has arrived after his two week conditioning assignment and will likely slot into the lineup this week. But even though

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78:26

The Instigator Podcast 12.10 - Neck Guard Adoption...

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2023/11/03

We took listener questions and ran through topics like the Shane Wright plan, expectations for Devon Levi, how Peyton Krebs and Casey Mittelstadt should be handled and line juggling as the team finds the right fit for their forwards. We open the show with a discussion on the adoption of neck guards, what might be preventing early adoption for NHL players and how a grandfathered requirement could come into play.

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The Instigator Podcast 12.9 - Frozen Frenzy and a...

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2023/10/26

It's been quite the week in the NHL. Tuesday's 16-game slate was a hit, with ESPN's Frozen Frenzy the highlight of the evening. We talk about the effort to put the night together and how we look forward to the next iteration of the NHL's version of Red Zone. We also spend time talking about the league's movement to decentralize the draft. We weigh the pros and cons of pulling most, if not all, team staff from the on-site draft and the movement to a model that more closely resembles the NFL Draft

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