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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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00:57:26

The Instigator Podcast 13.29 - History for Ovechkin...

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2025/04/09

The Sabres resurgent play won't get them in the playoffs as they were officially eliminated on Tuesday despite a shutout of the Hurricanes. This episode explores some of the bright spots and building blocks on the Buffalo roster, plus an Eastern Conference Wild Card race that inched along for the second straight season. We also celebrate Alex Ovechkin breaking the all time goal scoring record to open the show.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY

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00:57:17

The Instigator Podcast 13.28 - Ovie Hits the Home...

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2025/04/02

Alex Ovechkin is on the brink of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all time goal scoring record and we devote the opening portion of this episode to discussing his feat, where he fits in league history and whether or not we'll see the record broken this year. We also discuss the 180 Buffalo's goaltending hierarchy has undergone as James Reimer has seemingly taken the net from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Also, how has Noah Ostlund's hot second half altered his stock within the organization?Gambling problem

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00:52:29

The Instigator Podcast 13.27 - Norris Concern and...

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2025/03/27

The Sabres hosted a season ticket holder event that produced a few interesting tidbits and we frame a conversation on the boiling fan unrest around the event and the ongoing injury issue facing Josh Norris. We also pose a question of which Amerk you'd like to see recalled for a short look over the final few weeks of the 24-25 season. The show wraps up with a brief discussion of the upcoming NCAA National Tournament.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY

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00:53:56

The Instigator Podcast 13.26 - What Comes Next for...

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2025/03/20

It was another week full of frustrating press coverage centered on thee Sabres and their struggles. Joe Yerdon joins the show this week to dig into the latest coverage while offering some insights on what has plagued the Sabres as of late. We talk about what's shaping up to be a new storyline for the end of the year and look ahead to yet another pivotal offseason for Kevyn Adams.Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. In New York call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Connecticut, Help is

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00:57:08

The Instigator Podcast 13.25 - Sabres Back in the...

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2025/03/12

This week's episode runs through the aftermath of the deadline, looking ahead to what comes next for Kevyn Adams and the Sabres. We walk through the remaining holes to plug in Buffalo's lineup and how the Josh Norris acquisition fits within the larger scope of the club's ongoing build. Prior to that, we talk through the explosion of takes spurred by Paul Bissonnette over Rasmus Dahlin drawing a line in the sand with Adams. While Dahlin strongly denied the report, there was no getting past the

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00:29:38

The Instigator Podcast - Quick Hit Trade Deadline Recap

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2025/03/08

Josh Norris was the big addition for the Sabres on deadline day and Kevyn Adams did a fair bit of work moving out Dylan Cozens and Henri Jokiharju and extending Jason Zucker. This episode is a quick rundown of Friday's work by Adams, offering a brief breakdown of the Norris acquisition. In addition, this episode takes a look at a busy deadline around the league, highlighting the most notable deals made at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline.

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00:55:12

The Instigator Podcast 13.24 - 2025 Sabres Trade...

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2025/03/05

With the trade deadline just a few days away, we run down the players on Buffalo's roster who may be on the move by Friday. We touch on Jordan Greenway, Henri Jokiharju and Jason Zucker while also devoting some time to Alex Tuch as trade rumors around Buffalo's assistant captain won't seem to go away.Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call 877-8 HOPENY or text HOPENY (4673699). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-7899-7777 or visit ccpg dot

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00:42:07

The Instigator Podcast 13.23 - Deadline Names to...

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2025/02/27

Just a week remains until the trade deadline and the Sabres have won six of seven games. This episode shares a few Buffalo Sabres players I'm keeping an eye on ahead of the deadline before diving in to a few listener questions that touch on the potential downtown soccer stadium, Alex Ovechkin's record pursuit, Devon Levi and Buffalo's blueline.Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call 877-8 HOPENY or text HOPENY (4673699). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem

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68:16

The Instigator Podcast 13.22 - 4 Aces for the 4 Nations

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2025/02/19

The 4 Nations Face Off has been a massive success for the NHL, headlined by an excellent USA vs. Canada matchup on Saturday night. We run through the preliminary round results, not just breaking down the fight-filled game between the US and Canada but the results for the Finns and Swedes as well. In addition to our discussion on the hugely positive reaction to the preliminary games, we also offer up a preview for Thursday's rematch between the US and Canada for the 4 Nations championship.

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104:53

Sabres Showdown Episode 2: 2005-06 vs. 2006-07

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2025/02/13

The second episode of Sabres Showdown is here. Once again the Straight Up Sabres team joins us for the conversation over two of the most memorable teams in Sabres history. This time we break down the 2005-06 and 2006-07 Sabres teams, attempting to determine which of the two deserve the honor of moving on in our bracket to face the 1998-99 Cup Finalists. We also give some love to the 2000-01 Sabres team as one of the most notable honorable mentions to miss out on the larger conversation of the best

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59:52

The Instigator Podcast 13.21 - 4 Nations Face Off...

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2025/02/12

The 4 Nations Face Off has arrived and we devote this episode to a breakdown of the four teams and how they may fare in the tournament. We offer up thoughts on how each team has looked in their early practices and how we expect the tournament to go once it gets rolling on Wednesday.

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63:55

The Instigator Podcast 13.20 - Lacking a Response

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2025/02/05

The Sabres were at the center of hockey discourse after failing to step up and respond to the hit taken by Tage Thompson on Sunday. We discuss the lack of response from the Sabres and how the lack thereof has shaped the discourse in the following days. We also run through the trades that came down over the weekend, including the JT Miller deal between the Canucks and Rangers. Our discussion covers the movement ahead of the start of 4 Nations Face Off and the implications for the teams in the West

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47:41

The Instigator Podcast 13.19 - Trade Winds Start to Blow

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2025/01/29

The Canes and Avalanche swung a blockbuster this weeknd as Mikko Rantanen was shipped to Carolina in the biggest trade since the Jack Eichel deal. We run through Saturday's blockbuster before wading into the latest developments on Elias Pettersson and the Canucks. We wrap up this week's episode with a discussion of Jiri Kulich's impressive stretch of hockey and the impact he's had as a rookie.

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54:14

The Instigator Podcast 13.18 - Would You Rather?

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2025/01/22

Would you rather see the Sabres finish with a lottery pick or make a heroic run to 9th place? That's one of our topics on this week's episode. We chat about the potentail outcomes if the Sabres were to finish with a top 3 draft pick vs. a run to 9th or 10th in the East. Prior to that, we talk about reports of a future NHL salary cap at $100 million in addition to the latest on JT Miller's trade saga. We also touch on Connor McDavid's suspension and whether or not the punishment fit the crime. (It

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53:49

The Instigator Podcast 13.17 - Ruff Times for the Sabres

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2025/01/15

Yet another horrible loss from the Sabres led to damning comments from Lindy Ruff. With the team firmly in the Eastern Confernce basement, all the talk of accountability feels like ancient history now. We talk about the shortcomings behind the bench, in the locker room and the front office. We also touch on how other teams that have struggled this year haven't been shy about improving, while Kevyn Adams sits on his hands.

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63:16

The Instigator Podcast 13.16 - Is Elias Pettersson a...

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2025/01/08

Rumors are swirling around Vancouver as the reported animosity between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson won't go away. As the Canucks are said to be listening on both, many are wondering whether or not the Sabres can, or should make a play for the former 100-point scorer. We break down Pettersson's credentials, what sort of package the Sabres would need to fork over and where he would fit if the Sabres were to pull the trigger. The second half of the show is devoted to a bit of a midseason check in

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54:04

The Instigator Podcast 13.15 - Sabres and Wings...

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2024/12/31

The rumors of the Sabres and Wings scouting each other have sparked rumors that a deal between the two clubs could be coming. We spend some time talking about what the two teams could be working on and which players could be involved. From big ticket trades to lower stakes swaps, we try and work out what could be on the horizon. Beforee getting to the trade discussion, we open the show with a chat about the UNLV vs. Denver game and UNLV's impreessive upset of the defending NCAA champs. Our

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64:36

The Instigator Podcast 13.14 - No Solutions to be Found

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2024/12/18

Terry Pegula trekked to Montreal for a meeting with the Sabres on Monday. The takeaway from the meeting was that Pegula believes in the group and the team trusts that the solution to their struggles is in the room. They responded to that meeting with a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens. We discuss what the fallout of Monday's meeting could be, especially given the unbelievably flat and underwhelming response from the team in the wake of the highly publicized event. The answers for

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68:40

The Instigator Podcast 13.13 - Seven-Straight Losses...

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2024/12/11

Kevyn Adams set Sabres Nation ablaze with his press conference replies on Friday and while we hoped the space between his press availability and our recording may be long enough to discuss something else about the local hockey club. But the Sabres lost two more games, carrying their skid to seven-straight and putting his comments into sharper focus. Thus, our conversation is centered around Adams performance at the podium on Friday. what his inaction and the team's performance may mean for his

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64:25

The Instigator Podcast 13.12 - Execution, Coaching or...

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2024/12/05

Buffalo's losing skid hit four games after a dreadful loss to the Colorado Avalanche, erasing the club's playoff advantage and leaving many questions about the current state of the team. We devote the first portion of this episode to breaking down the root causes of their issues, landing on roster construction as the primary issue with what could be another stalled season. We close the episode with a breakdown of the rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, specifically the US and Canadian rosters. We

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