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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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62:38

The Instigator Podcast 11.33 - First Round Reflection

The Instigator Podcast ·

2023/05/03

The first round of the NHL Playoffs are behind us and we reflect on some of the teams who were dispatched early. We dig in to the potential fortunes of the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Rangers while sprinkling in some thoughts on the Calgary Flames (though they didn't make the playoffs). The show kicks off with a conversation about newly signed prospect, Viktor Neuchev and when we might see Nikita Novikov follow with his entry level contract.

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59:12

The Instigator Podcast 11.32 - Remembering Some Goals...

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2023/04/27

Round one of the NHL Playoffs are still rolling along and we offer up some thoughts on how the series have played out thus far. In addition, we discuss one of the hottest topics of the playoffs: officiating. Our main topic is a discussion around a Tweet asking what goal you celebrated hardest for. We offer up a handful of memorable highlights to try to best answer the question posed by the tweet.

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73:57

The Instigator Podcast 11.31 - Job Openings and...

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2023/04/19

There are a host of job openings around the NHL with the regular season concluded and we run through some of the most notable firings and departures that have come down. We also run through the NHL Playoffs lineup and provide some thoughts on what will tip the scales in each series this spring.

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71:29

The Instigator Podcast 11.30 - End of the Line

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2023/04/13

The Sabres playoff push came up short and we serve up a post mortem as the dust settles on the chase for a wild card spot. We examine the 2022-23 Sabres season and identify some of the games that stand out most as squandered opportunities to capture points for a team that will so narrowly miss the playoffs. We also look ahead to what could be an exciting and busy offseason thanks to such a promising season.

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The Instigator Podcast 11.29 - Levi Time?

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2023/04/06

Devon Levi has hit the ground running for the Sabres with a pair of impressive starts over the last week. We talk about how impressive his play has been and try to determine how many more games he will see between now and the end of the season. We also touch on Tuesday's loss to the Panthers and the implications it will have on Buffalo's playoff hopes. The show closes with a frank discussion about the Arizona Coyotes and how much more rope the league should be giving the franchise before exploring

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69:10

The Instigator Podcast 11.28 - Mock GM Meeting...

The Instigator Podcast ·

2023/03/30

Joe Yerdon and Lance Lysowski of Maintenance Day join the show for a roundtable conversation on a number of hot topics from around the NHL. We tried something a little different this week and got together for a mock GM meeting that allowed us to tackle a number of topics which we see as ways to improve the league. We touch on off-ice topics like playoffs and the World Cup and on-ice issues like overtime and the shootout. Thanks again to Joe and Lance joining the show.

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49:22

The Instigator Podcast 11.27 - Playoff Race Skids to...

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2023/03/23

A combination of poor goaltending, injuries and some more poor goaltending has all but dashed Buffalo's hopes for a playoff push. With the team falling out of the race, and doing so in astonishing fashion, we talk about how this run of play could affect the team's plans for the offseason. We also discuss how the utterly dismal goaltending performances of late could cause Devon Levi to see a bit more action than previously anticipated, or perhaps get his first look at an NHL game earlier than

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62:00

The Instigator Podcast 11.26 - Levi Watch Goes Full...

The Instigator Podcast ·

2023/03/14

Devon Levi's season at Northeastern is over and the waiting over when he signs his Sabres contract has begun. We talk about Levi's impressive two seasons with the Huskies and dig in to what the next steps for Levi will look like between now and the end of the NHL season. We also reflect on the Sabres recent losing streak and how this skid affects the outlook on the playoff race ahead of Monday's victory over Toronto.

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65:48

The Instigator Podcast 11.25 - Sabres Face a Serious...

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2023/03/08

We recap the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline and reflect on the busiest deadline for the Sabres since 2015. Each deal the Sabres made over the last week is analyzed as we discuss how Kevyn Adams' roster tweaks can aid Buffalo's push for a playoff position. How the Sabres stretch run will shape up ties into our deadline conversation as the team faces a difficult run in to end the season with a tough hill to climb to sneak into the playoffs. We also give a rundown of some of the most notable deals that were

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80:26

The Instigator Podcast 11.24 - Sabres Trade Deadline...

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2023/02/28

With just a few days to go until the trade deadline, the Sabres made their first move of the season. We run down the deal Buffalo made to acquire Riley Stillman and offer up some deeper insight on which other players the Sabres may target before Friday afternoon. We also break down the trades that saw Timo Meier, Jake McCabe and Tanner Jeannot move over the weekend and asses where the market stands after many of the most notable names have been gobbled up.

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79:27

The Instigator Podcast 11.23 - Deadline Fits and Misses

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2023/02/23

With the deadline just over a week away, we dig into some of the players who have been most commonly brought up in trade rumors and determine which would be a fit for the Sabres and which would be best left for another team to acquire. We also revisit the approach the Sabres should be taking ahead of the deadline given their place in the standings, trade assets and prior comments made by Kevyn Adams. Buffalo's opportunity to serve as a broker was another topic we touched upon as there are a number

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59:26

The Instigator Podcast 11.22 - Time to Get Back on Track

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2023/02/16

Buffalo's play after the All Star break has been suspect as the team has dropped four-straight and face two key contests to close out their West Coast trip. We talk about what we feel to be overreactions to the teams' most recent skid and how things look in the bigger picture for the club. We also touch on the latest trade chatter, including two defensemen who could be of interest to the Sabres ahead of the March 3 deadline.

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53:09

The Instigator Podcast 11.21 - Cozens Inks Extension

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2023/02/08

Dylan Cozens has signed long-term with the Sabres, inking a seven-year deal on Tuesday. We talk about the deal and how the structure helps the Sabres and how it posiitons Cozens with other recently signed centers around the league. Before that we talk about Jessica Pegula's article in The Player's Tribune which gives an encouraging update over her mom's health, along with some other notable peices of information as it pertains to the Bills and Sabres.---Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text

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36:38

The Instigator Podcast 11.20 - Taking Listener...

The Instigator Podcast ·

2023/02/02

With the All Star break around the corner, I took some listener questions on trade thoughts, reverse retro jerseys, old hockey brands and much more. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for this week's show. Looking forward to getting back up and running after the break and the Sabres bye.

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The Instigator Podcast 11.19 - Trading Places

The Instigator Podcast ·

2023/01/26

Lots of trade talk on this week's episode as we have a little fun and look around the league to see which teams we would willingly swap Buffalo's roster for. It's a lighthearted exercise but with a sign towards the traits on the current roster which has made this season so encouraging. Before we get to that, we discuss the early rumors connecting the Sabres to Timo Meier and offer up some thoughts on Ryan Miller night. We also dip our toe in the water with some scoreboard watching as the Sabres

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The Instigator Podcast 11.18 - The Sabres and the...

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2023/01/19

The Sabres waived Vinny Hinostroza on Wednesday afternoon, opening the door for the team to officially carry three goaltenders on the roster. We discuss the decision to waive Hinostroza, the challenges of carrying three goalies and how this decision affects Buffalo's outlook as they work to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race. We start the show with a conversation about Ivan Provorov and his decision to not wear the Flyers Pride Night warmup jersey earlier this week.Gambling Problem? Call

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59:57

The Instigator Podcast 11.17 - Setting Expectations...

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2023/01/12

We're back to discuss the Sabres continued improvement and some thoughts on how to judge this team as they creep into the playoff picture. We talk about resetting expectations for a team that is still growing in order to remain realistic regarding the outlook for the remainder of the season. We also talk about the back-to-back losses the Sabres suffered and even bring back some conversations about potential arena renovations and just when we may see those plans resurface. Gambling Problem? Call

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69:28

The Instigator Podcast 11.16 - Sabres New Year's...

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2023/01/04

We turn the calendar to 2023 and offer up the resolutions we have for the Sabres in the New Year. The Sabres find themselves creeping up on the playoff race in the Eastern Conference and are enjoying impressive seasons from a number of key contributors. With their impressive improvements in mind, we dig into a few areas we hope to see the team focus on in 2023.

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67:35

The Instigator Podcast 11.15 - Are the Sabres Ready...

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2022/12/21

The Sabres return home from a West Coast swing with a trio of key victories. They've vaulted themselves into the Eastern Conference wild card race and look poised to take a significant step forward in the ongoing rebuild. The team's impressive run off their previous losing streak hasn't just put them back within sight of a playoff position, but it has reset expectations within the fanbase. As the NHL's highest scoring team with a handful of individual award candidates, the question has become

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71:41

The Instigator Podcast 11.14 - Sabres Status Report...

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2022/12/13

The Sabres have played 28 games and it feels like a good time to take an assessment of their progress thus far. We talk about our choice for MVP, top rookie and breakout performer through the first portion of the year. We also touch on what's been the most frustrating and disappointing aspects of the season to this point. Also on this week's show: a discussion over the Bo Horvat and Jesse Puljujarvi trade speculation and a brief rundown of the potential Sabres attendees at the World Junior

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