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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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64:56

Sabres Showdown Episode 1 - 1979-80 vs. 1992-93

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2024/12/02

Sabres Showdown, a limited series presented by The Instigator Podcast and Straight Up Sabres, will break down and debate the best teams in Sabres franchise history. In the first episode of Sabres Showdown, we debate the merits of the first matchup of our bracket, the 1979-80 vs. 1992-93 Buffalo Sabres. This episode breaks down the pros and cons of both the 79-80 and 92-93 Sabres teams and we make a determination which of the two were the better side when reflecting on franchise history. We begin the

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55:38

The Instigator Podcast 13.11 - A Cornucopia of...

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2024/11/28

On Thanksgiving Eve we fired up the mailbag to field a few questions from our listeners and run through some hot topics in Sabres nation. We hit on Jiri Kulich, Kevyn Adams trade activity, playoff positioning and more in this holiday special.

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59:29

The Instigator Podcast 13.10 - The Sabres Head West...

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2024/11/20

It's time for Sabres After Dark but Devon Levi will have to participate like the rest of us as the goaltender was sent to Rochester. James Reimer will be taking over backup duties while Levi gets to take over as the starter for the Amerks. We talk about how this move is the best option for Levi's development while also reflecting on how his play led the Sabres to this decision. We also touch on the need for the Sabres to perform well on this California swing if they hope to make any headway in the

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69:54

The Instigator Podcast 13.9 - Good News on the Injury...

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2024/11/14

The Sabres exited their disappointing loss against the Canadiens with some concerning injury potential but they enter the end of the week with a bit of good news on that front. Both Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Tage Thompson couldn't finish the game but are considered day-to-day, a huge victory as the pair are among the players the Sabres can't afford to lose. News wasn't as strong for Mattias Samuelsson as he will be out long term. We talk through the injury news and dig in on the injury-prone nature

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51:37

The Instigator Podcast 13.8 - Who is Kevyn Adams...

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2024/11/05

Elliotte Friedman reported last week that Kevyn Adams is among the busiest GMs in this young season as he likely shops around for a forward who can supplement Buffalo's offensive attack. We talk about the many challenges Adams will be facing in trying to make a deal at this stage of the season and the (very) short list of players available to him to acquire given how few teams would be willing to shop a higher end piece of their roster. We talk through some potential scenarios, in terms of players

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62:42

The Instigator Podcast 13.7 - Buffalo's Spooky Second...

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2024/10/31

The Sabres are getting scary play from their second line and it isn't scary good either. We talk about the struggles of Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn and Buffalo's limited options to solve the issue. We also talk about the performance of Buffalo's goaltenders and how a bit more consistency from the pair could pay dividends through a friendly upcoming schedule. The show kicks off with a conversation about the recent Sportico team valuations and the Sabres 26% increase to a reported $1.13 billion.

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55:50

The Instigator Podcast 13.6 - Something to Build on

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2024/10/23

The Sabres sluggish start has overshadowed some positive play from the roster. It's also been driven by a few notable, questionable performances from players who many were counting on driving the bus for the Sabres this season. We talk about Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn underperforming and how a resurgence from that pair could push the Sabres into contention in the East. We also discuss how Buffalo's third line has helped carry the mail for the struggling second line. Along the way we touch on Frozen

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56:20

The Instigator Podcast 13.5 - Power Outage

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2024/10/16

The Sabres enjoyed two strong performances upon their return from Europe, though they only came away with one win. One reason is the team's power play has yet to score this season. We devote this episode to discussing what has and hasn't worked for Buffalo's power play and what areas we think could serve to improve the unit's potential for success. Along the way we touch on the rumors that the Bills may sell a stake to a group of former athletes with ties to no other city but Toronto and we offer

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60:00

The Instigator Podcast 13.4 - Plodding Back From Prague

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2024/10/08

The Sabres fell flat in their opening games against the Devils in Prague, with many key areas of their game serving to derail the pair of losses. We discuss the disappointing opening games and what will need to be fixed if the Sabres hope to get back on track. Along the way we touch on James Reimer moving on to Anaheim after being claimed on waivers, the injuries the Sabres are working through and when the right time will be for fans to hit the panic button.

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66:45

The Instigator Podcast 13.3 - Who, or What, Makes the...

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2024/10/03

The Sabres desperately need to snap their playoff drought and if they're to do it, there are several key factors that will get the job done. In a different type of season preview, we discuss which players will serve as the key drivers for Sabres if they're to get back into the playoffs. We also touch on other factors that will be at play, such as the power play, and if all of the things the Sabres need to go right, will be too much for a team with a lengthy run without postseason hockey.

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52:53

The Instigator Podcast 13.2 - Sabres Set Roster for...

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2024/09/25

The Sabres roster has officially split as the team's 27-man traveling group departed for Europe on Tuesday. The players remaining in camp are made up of the bulk of the Rochester Americans roster. We discuss the final choices to round out that traveling party and how Lindy Ruff may have a tough choice to make in terms of how he handles his goaltenders once the team arrives in Europe. We also offer up some thoughts on the team's progress early in preseason while running through where some Sabres

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55:19

The Instigator 13.1 - Few Roster Questions Remain as...

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2024/09/18

The Sabres hit training camp with 59 players but very few questions about what the final 23-man roster will look like. Kevyn Adams' offseason yielded a number of new additions and has left very few openings for a training camp surprise like Zach Benson last season. We run through Peyton Krebs' new contract, the new roof and scoreboard along with Buffalo's roster as they prepare to open camp on September 18.

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27:03

The Instigator Podcast - Prospects Challenge Preview

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2024/09/11

Hockey will be played by players wearing Buffalo Sabres uniforms this week as the Prospects Challenge kicks off on Friday. The Sabres are bringing a few star prospects along for the ride. This episode highlights some of the key players to watch for this weekend at The Prospects Challenge along with others who will have an opportunity to make an impact over Buffalo's trio of games. Each position group is touched on, with the likes of Nikita Novikov and Anton Wahlberg getting some added focus.

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57:19

The Instigator Podcast - Pipeline Update Featuring...

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2024/09/05

Episode three of the PipelIne Update series is here, featuring an in-depth conversation with Kris Baker of Sabres Prospects on the state of the Buffalo Sabres forward group at forward. We touch on several of Buffalo's top prospects, along with others who haven't gotten quite as much attention compared to the likes of Jiri Kulich or Noah Ostlund. Kris gives a thoroguh breakdown of the season outlook for the likes fo Brodie Ziemer, Kulich, Ostlund, Konsta Helenius and many more. We also touch briefly

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36:35

The Instigator Podcast - End of Summer Listener...

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2024/08/30

As summer winds down, we field some listener questions on the state of the Sabres and the world of hockey. On the docket is Pete Guelli's tenure thus far, Peyton Krebs' contract status and, perhaps most important of all, the red and black jerseys.

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36:12

The Instigator Podcast - Pipeline Update Featuring...

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2024/08/19

Our offseason series highlighting Buffalo's prospect pipeline continues with a conversation with Scott Wheeler of The Athletic on Buffalo's defensive prospects. We discuss the formidable collection of right handed defenders in Buffalo's system, including Vsevelod Komarov, Adam Kleber and Maxim Strbak. We also talk about the outlook for the likes of Nikita Novikov and how the top-end talent on the Sabres roster puts Kevyn Adams in a unique situation when adding talent to this group. Thanks to Scott

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52:57

The Instigator Podcast Interview with Peter Marlette...

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2024/08/14

Peter Marlette, President of Buffalo Pro Soccer joined the show to discuss his efforts to bring a USL Championship club to Buffalo. We discuss a wide range of topics with Peter regarding his bid for a USL club including the key benchmarks left to complete, goals for academy and youth integration and, of course, stadium questions. Peter was an open book, providing great insights on every facet of his work and what's still to come. The interview left us that much more excited for what's to come in the

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36:31

The Instigator Podcast - Pipeline Update featuring...

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2024/08/09

As the season approaches we will run through each position group in Buffalo's pipeline to look at how the Sabres are shaping up and what sort of talent they have coming in the future. For the first iteration of this series, Greg Balloch of EPRinkside joins the show to discuss Buffalo's goaltenders. We kick off with a conversation on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Devon Levi before digging into the club's prospects, with Greg providing some great insight on newly drafted Ryerson Leenders and Scott

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24:32

Warpath #3 - Year One

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2024/07/15

The Buffalo Sabres made their official entry to the NHL on October 10, 1970. This episode follows the the Sabres from the draft and offseason acquisitions made in the summer of 1970 as they prepared for their inagural season. Then follow the team through the ups and downs of their expansion year with an eye on how they would grow in those early years in the NHL. References:Historical HockeySportsnetBuffalo Sabres 1970-71 Media Guide

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69:17

The Instigator Podcast 12.45 - Have the Sabres Done...

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2024/07/10

The offseason isn't over but as we get deeper into July, the odds that many more significant moves will be made decrease. In the wake of Buffalo's acquisition of Ryan McLeod, we discuss juust how well Kevyn Adams did this summer and if the moves he made are enough to end the Sabres' 13-year playoff drought. We kick off with a discussion on the McLeod acquisition before exploring the way the Buffalo roster will shape up and what holes may still exisit if Adams is indeed done for the summer.

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