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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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62:00

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

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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...

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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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77:28

The Instigator Podcast 11.19 - Trading Places

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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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61:40

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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64:17

The Instigator Podcast 11.13 - Answers in Goal Won't...

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2022/12/08

While virtually every aspect of the Buffalo Sabres play has been humming of late, their netminders have been suspect for most of the season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been given an opportunity to prove his worth to the organization, but early returns have been questionable. Finding a solution that offers the club a true improvement in net is easier said than done. We discuss the shortcomings in goal plus the challenges that will face the Sabres in trying to once again improve between the pipes.

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57:28

The Instigator Podcast 11.12 - Jakob Chychrun and the...

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2022/11/30

Jakob Chychrun's name has been all over Sabres Nation since Jeff Marek first asked if the Sabres could be a darkhorse contender for the defenseman. We talk about what sort of fit Chychrun would be and lay out the potential trade chips the Sabres would have to offer Arizona in a potential deal. We also ran through a few other topics including the new contract for Roope Hintz and the Sabres moving to terminate Riley Sheahan's contract.

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51:29

The Instigator Podcast 11.11 - Searching for Answers...

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2022/11/22

The Sabres losing streak hit eight games after Saturday's loss in Toronto. Buffalo's issues seem to have run deeper as this skid has continued with frustrations mounting and obvious solutions at a minimum. We talk about the problems the Sabres have faced in preventing goals, getting contributions from their depth and even in goal. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537

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44:40

The Instigator Podcast 11.10 - Taking Listener...

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2022/11/18

We were overdue for a listener Q&A so we opened up the replies maybe one last time) to gather some talking points for this week's show. Topics include when Kevyn Adams will be moved to make a trade, who might be the first player dealt, some thoughts on Peyton Krebs and which goalie number is the best one. Thanks to everyone who turned in a question for this week's show.

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55:33

The Instigator Podcast 11.9 - Sabres Unveil the New...

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2022/11/08

The Goathead jerseys have finally been unveiled by the Sabres ahead of their debut on November 23. We go deep on the new jerseys and our thoughts on the sharp new look. We even toss in a bit on the Reverse Retro uniform to go along with a bit of general jersey buying advice for those of you in the market. We also discuss the Mitchell Miller fiasco and just how poor of a decision the Bruins made from the decision to sign him right on through to their decision to release him from his contract.

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58:05

The Instigator Podcast 11.8 - Tage Against the Machine

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2022/11/02

Tage Thompson is on fire, racking up nine points over two games this past week and helping the Sabres further their winning record. We talk about Thompson's breakout and another Sabres center who has been terrific this season: Dylan Cozens. After we discuss the team's top two centers we serve up a few treats at the end of the show in discussing the Arizona Coyotes arena and the new Adidas Might Ducks sneaker and jersey line.

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The Instigator Podcast 11.7 - Dahlin Soaring to Start...

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2022/10/25

Rasmus Dahlin was named first star of the week in the NHL after setting a new record for consecutive games with a goal by a defenseman to start the season. We discuss Dahlin's impressive start and the other bright spots for the 4-1 Sabres. We touch on the challenges facing Don Granato with recent injuries and other roster needs and look ahead to the final four games of October.

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