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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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58:45

The Instigator Podcast 12.8 - Pat Kane and the...

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2023/10/19

After offering a recap of Buffalo's first three games, we tackle a topic that's been circulating with Sabres fans for quite some time. Are the Sabres interested in Pat Kane and would he be a good fit with this roster? We dig into Kane's underlying stats, consider how he may look post-surgery and offer up some of the potential positives if he was indeed signed as a free agent in the coming weeks or months.

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38:44

The Instigator Podcast 12.7 - Start of Season Mailbag

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2023/10/11

Let's kick off the opening week of the NHL season with a listener mailbag. On this episode we'll tackle Owen Power's contract, how the Sabres should handle Matt Savoie, what a successful start to the year looks like for Zach Benson and more.

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61:11

The Instigator Podcast 12.6 - Analyzing the Sabres...

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2023/10/05

The regular season is nearly here. With the Sabres wrapping up their preseason schedule, we try and determine what Don Granato and Kevyn Adams' final decisions will be in forming Buffalo's roster. We dicsuss the backup goaltending decision, how many defensemen the team will choose to keep and which forwards will earn the precious few spots which are available. We wrap up the show discussing where we see the Sabres finishing the season in a wide open Eastern Conference playoff picture.

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49:33

The Instigator Podcast 12.5 - Benson's Early Statement

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2023/09/27

Zach Benson has been advertised and then some in the early stages of training camp and the preseason. He's had two impressive games and has looked the part of a player who could threaten for a spot in the lineup. Of course, the Sabres tight pipeline makes that a much tougher feat and we talk about just how well Benson has played, and the opportunity he has to carve out a role on this roster. Our conversation leads us to discuss Jiri Kulich, Isak Rosen, Matt Savoie and several others. We wrap up this

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59:06

The Instigator Podcast 12.4 - Gone Campin'

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2023/09/20

Somehow, Sabres training camp is upon us. While this year's camp isn't loaded with roster battles and opportunities for young players to grab spots, there is still the question of how the Sabres will fill the void left by Jack Quinn's injury. We talk about who could be in contention for the spot, how the defense corps may shake out and sprinkle in a bit about the goaltenders. We lead into our training camp discussion with a brief chat about this past weekend's Prospect Challenge and the latest

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54:19

The Instigator Podcast 12.3 - Prospect Challenge Prep

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2023/09/13

The Prospect Challenge kicks off this week, which means there is (semi) meaningful Sabres hockey to discuss. We talk about some of the most notable players coming to face Buffalo's prospects and run through the Sabres' Prospects Challenge roster. We talk about which players we're most interested in watching, who we expect to shine, who has a chance to improve their stock and which players might be most likely to surprise. We also touch on the situation unfolding between Paul Bissonnette and Mike

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61:26

The Instigator Podcast 12.2 - NCAA Hockey Realignment...

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2023/09/06

Given the game of musical chairs unfolding in college football, we felt it necessary to play our own version of the game with college hockey programs. This week's show focuses on the different avenues that could be explored to realign and expand college hockey's footprint. We discuss opportunities to further expand the Big Ten, to bring in new programs in the west and taking a deep dive into the machinations necessary for UB to add a D1 program.

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54:09

The Instigator Podcast 12.1 - PSE Dissolved and what...

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2023/08/29

Monday was a big news day as it was announced that Pegula Sports and Entertainment has been dissolved and, most notably, the Bills and Sabres will be operating as separate entities moving forward. Pegula will also now serve as president of the Sabres, a title he also holds for the Bills and at PSE prior to its dissolution. We talk about the news, what it means for the Bills and Sabres and how it has helped to fuel rumors surrounding the future ownership of the Sabres. RJ Night Episode:

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70:02

The Instigator Podcast 11.45 - But How Does This...

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2023/07/26

Patrice Bergeron retired from the NHL this week, ending the career of one of the most decorated and talented players of his generation. We discuss his illustrious career and the impact he had on the game over the last 20 years. We also touch on how his departure will affect the Bruins for the upcoming season and whether or not other teams in the division, most notably the Sabres, can capitalized on the changing of the guard in Boston. Other topics on this week's podcast include the passing of Rocky

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44:09

The Instigator Podcast 11.44 - Listener Questions for...

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2023/07/20

As we are in the dullest point of the hockey offseason, it felt like a good time to reset and take listener questions once again. This week's episode includes questions on the Bills and red helmets, prospect trade options, goaltending targets and analytics projections. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this week's show.

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67:38

The Instigator Podcast 11.43 - The Future of Women's...

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2023/07/12

One of the most significant stories in hockey this year is unfolding as the PHF was acquired by the Mark Walter Group in a step that will see professional women's hockey moove forward under a single banner. This will unify all of the best talent in one league, creating an opportunity for new growth in the women's game and an exciting outlook for the future of the new league which is set to begin play in January.

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71:10

The Instigator Podcast 11.42 - Tackling the Sabres...

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2023/07/06

We are back breaking down Buffalo's moves on the opening day of free agency and looking back at the Sabres' haul from the 2023 Draft. We talk about how Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson will fit on the depth chart and how the selection of Zach Benson and the rest of the 2023 draft class affects the organizational pipeline. We also dig in to the excess bodies the Sabres have on the roster in the wake of signing Clifton and Johnson. With nine defensemen under contract and questions lingering over Victor

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76:24

The Instigator Podcast 11.41 - Sabres Draft Preview

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2023/06/27

Draft week is here and we dig in on some of the players we think could be targeted by the Sabres with their first round pick and their pair of second round selections. We talk through a number of topcis, including the kick off of the trade activity and whether or not we see the Sabres making a notable move ahead of Wednesday's draft. Our focus on potential draft picks was mostly on picks 13, 39 and 45, though we explore a few names for mid- and late-round selections as well.

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57:11

The Instigator Podcast 11.40 - New Deals for...

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2023/06/21

The Sabres handed out contract extension to Zemgus Girgensons and Lukas Rousek on June 20. We talk about the decision to re-sign both players and dig into where each of them will fit in to the Sabres roster this coming season. Our conversation follows the extensions for both players in addition to how the contracts could affect how Kevyn Adams goes about bringing in new players this summer.

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67:08

The Instigator Podcast 11.39 - Landing Spots for...

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2023/06/15

The Stanley Cup Final has wrapped up and we go deep on the series betwen the Golden Knights and the Panthers. We touch on the dominance Vegas exerted in the series and dig into Jonathan Marchessault's Conn Smythe winning performance. We also tackle the report that Victor Olofsson expects to be traded this offseason. We discuss the significance of the report and select a few teams which we feel would be good fits for him in a trade.

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59:52

The Instigator Podcast 11.38 - The First Trade of the...

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2023/06/07

This week, we take listener questions and offer up some reactions on topics such as the Bills stadium project, arena renovations, choices in goal and Buffalo's front office outlook. We kick things off with a breakdown of the three-team trade that sent Ivan Provorov to the Blue Jackets and a bucket of players and picks to the Flyers.

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The Instigator Podcast 11.37 - Catching Up on the...

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2023/05/31

We couldn't catch up on the latest exploits for the Rochester Americans last week, so we devoted time this week to their impressive run in the Calder Cup playoffs. The Amerks have reached the Eastern Conference Final and are in a tough battle with the Hershey Bears. We run though some of the most notable contributors for the team and even look ahead to how the likes of Ryan Johnson and Nikita Novikov will make an impact in Rochester in 2023-24. This week also includes a brief preview of the Stanley

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70:46

The Instigator Podcast 11.36 - Big Change in Toronto

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2023/05/23

A BIG week of news saw the Toronto Maple Leafs move on from Kyle Dubas, rumors of move upheaval in the Leafs front office, more movement on the ownership bids for the Senators and continued trdouble in Arizona. We break down each of those stories, speak on the new entry level contract for Nikita Novikov, Matthew Savoie's assignment to Rochester and more on this week's episode.

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57:36

The Instigator Podcast 11.35 - Sniffing Out the...

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2023/05/17

The Conference Finals are set to begin and we run through the matchups in the East and West, giving our outlook on both series. We transition to a discussion about Connor Hellebuyck and the fresh rumors connecting him to the Sabres. The Instigator Podcast is sponsored by Betstamp. Download the Betstamp app by visiting betstamp.app/instigator

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56:21

The Instigator Podcast 11.34 - Blackhawks Win the...

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2023/05/11

Now that the draft lottery has been drawn, we discuss the Chicago Blackhawks winning the right to pick first and the reaction to their lottery win. We also take a look at the Sabres staying put at pick 13 and determine what options the Sabres will have at this year's draft.

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