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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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62:51

The Instigator Podcast 12.38 - Seth Appert Promoted...

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2024/05/15

Seth Appert was named to Lindy Ruff's coaching staff this week, rounding out who will join Ruff behind the bench this year. We talk about Appert's promotion and what it means for the team as a whole and Appert himself. We also touch on Matt Ellis' move upstairs and the debate that has stirred throughout the fanbase. The second half of the show focuses on a few listener questions, where we hit on Kyle Okposo's comments to the media about this season's struggles, our belief on what sort of roster

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75:23

The Instigator Podcast 12.37 - Trade Targets from...

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2024/05/08

The first round of the playoffs is behind us and that means it's time to identify which teams may be feeling desperate after an early playoff exit. We touch on some of our favorite targets from the eight eliminated clubs, highlighting players who could help put the Sabres over the top. We also dissect the Maple Leafs latest first round exit and the drama surrounding them after the loss. We kick off the show with a brief conversation about the NHL Draft Lottery and why we think the Sabres ought to

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66:57

The Instigator Podcast 12.36 - Catching Up With the...

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2024/05/01

The first round of the playoffs are chugging along and we are here to catch up with what we've missed. We touch on the few series that have impressed us and the ones that haven't. We look ahead to what could be a very impressive slate of second round series while we wait to see if any of the trailing teams catch up in their respective series. We also spend some time breaking down the league's move from Arizona to Utah. We discuss some of the biggest pitfalls of the Coyotes' time in Phoenix while

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68:50

The Instigator Podcast 12.35 - Lindy Ruff Returns as...

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2024/04/23

Kevyn Adams landed on his head coaching hire and it's a familiar face. Lindy Ruff will be back behind the Buffalo Sabres bench for the 2024-25 season and we dig into the decision to bring Ruff into the fold after moving on from Don Granato. We touch on his tenure in Dallas and New Jersey and attempt to translate which traits and aspects of those seasons may serve the Sabres in trying to snap their playoff drought.

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59:15

The Instigator Podcast 12.34 - Don Granato Out as...

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2024/04/17

Don Granato was relieved of his duties by the Buffalo Sabres. We break down the firing and begin to discuss who might come in to replace him as Buffalo's bench boss. We spend some time on the likes of Lindy Ruff, David Carle, Bruce Boudreau and many others.

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68:05

The Instigator Podcast 12.33 - What Sank the Sabres...

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2024/04/10

The Sabres were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs and, like last season, there isn't one single reason they will miss out on the postseason. But that didn't keep us from trying to pin it down. We spend this week's episode running through the myriad reasons the Sabres couldn't keep pace in the Eastern Conference and will be watching the playoffs for the 13th straight season.

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53:20

The Instigator Podcast 12.32 - First Rounder on the...

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2024/04/03

Should the Sabres first round pick be offered up in a trade this offseason? We run down just why we feel so strongly that the Sabres shouldn't just be shopping their first rounder, but several other pieces this summer in an attempt to get the right mix with their group and to break their playoff drought.

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61:20

The Instigator Podcast 12.31 - Ready for Prime(time)

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2024/03/27

The NHL will be highlighted in a new reality series that will air on Amazon. We spend some time talking about the outlook for the show and some of the players we'd like to see highlighted by the production. We kick off this week's episode discussing the Sabres west coast trip and offer up some thoughts on how things should unfold in the offseason before jumping into a conversation about rule changes and the upcoming Amazon series.

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52:46

The Instigator Podcast 12.30 - A Playoff Push?

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2024/03/20

The Sabres are trying to claw their way back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture. We talk through the challenges they face as they chase down the Red Wings, Islanders and Capitals for a potential wild card berth. We also field a couple of listener questions after breaking down the playoff race, touching on topics that relate to the future of Buffalo's blueline and Zemgus Girgensons.

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54:57

The Instigator Podcast 12.29 - Breaking Down the...

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2024/03/12

Kevyn Adams made a big splash ahead of the deadline, acquiring Bowen Byram from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Casey Mittelstadt. We dig into the deal, discussion what Byram can bring to the table for the Sabres and what this means for the next acquisitions Adams needs to make as he tries to shape the Sabres into a playoff roster. We also touch on some of the deals from around the NHL, reviewing the work done by Vegas, Winnipeg, Carolina and Colorado at this year's NHL Trade Deadline.

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66:01

The Instigator Podcast 12.28 - NHL Trade Deadline...

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2024/03/06

It's deadline week and the rumors are flying left and right. We run through a number of topics on this week's show, including the most recent trades to have been made around the league while offering up one trade that each of us would make if we were in charge of another NHL team. We then talk about Buffalo's apparent strategy ahead of this year's deadline and the trio of pending UFAs Kevyn Adams appears poised to move. We close the show with a pair of trades we'd like to see Adams make before the 3

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74:59

The Instigator Podcast 12.27 - Targeting Mission:...

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2024/02/28

In a follow up to last week's episode, we run through the NHL's Eastern Conference to determine viable trade targets for the Sabres at this year's deadline or in the offseason. We hit on each team in the East, identifying players who can help on the fringes of the roster and even a few blockbuster candidates. We also hit on the news that the Sabres will be bringing in a new scoreboard for the 2024-25 season along with repairing the roof of KeyBank Center.

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72:50

The Instigator Podcast 12.26 - Targeting Mission:...

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2024/02/21

We thought we'd try something different with this week's episode. Rather than go on about another squandered pair of points, we dive into the Western Conference to come up with players the Sabres could target in a trade. We touch on each team in the West, highlighting players that range from pie-in-the-sky dreams, to valuable fits deeper in the lineup.

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60:37

The Instigator Podcast 12.25 - Slotting Sabres into...

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2024/02/14

With the 4 Nations Face Off on the way, we take a look at how many Sabres are likely to snag a roster spot playing for their respective countries. We also discuss the Morgan Rielly suspension, the latest comments made by Kevyn Adams regarding Casey Mittelstadt and offer a brief update on the current state of the Sabres.

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75:18

The Instigator Podcast 12.24 - Going Mittelstadt Mode

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2024/02/06

This week is the Mittelstadt episode. In the wake of the deals that shipped out Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan, questions about Casey Mittelstadt's availability have cropped up. We dive into the important role Mittelstadt has played for the Sabres this season while also discussing where he fits in to the team's future along with the difficulty the Sabres will face in replacing him should they move him in a deal.

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33:28

Warpath #2: Crest & Colors

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2024/02/02

The second episode of Warpath is devoted to the crest and colors of the Buffalo Sabres. Featuring interviews with Eric Bodamer and Paul Lukas, this episode explores the background of the team's blue and gold color scheme, the meaning behind the logo along with additional stories and facts about the uniforms the Sabres wore when they first took the ice in 1970.References:American Indian College Fund National Park Service Colorado University Buffalo Sabres 40th Anniversary WebsiteBuffalo Sabres

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The Instigator Podcast 12.23 - All Star Week Musings:...

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2024/01/31

The Sabres are off for a week and the All Star Game is here. We have a slightly longer episode this week that tackles the Sabres' results from their west coast trip, Devon Levi's return to Rochester during the team's time off and we spitball about David Jiricek who has openly complained about his situation in Columbus.

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57:06

The Instigator Podcast 12.22 - Hockey Canada...

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2024/01/25

After a lengthy period of investigation, the sexual assault case related to the 2018 Canadian World Junior Championship team has progressed as five players were instructed to surrender to the authorities in London, Ontario. With four NHLers taking leaves from their respective teams, speculation has run rampant online. We discuss the latest developments in the case and the players thought to be involved in the ongoing proceedings. Also on the show is a conversation about the differences in standards

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59:46

The Instigator Podcast 12.21 - Skinner Injury Should...

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2024/01/18

Buffalo's ongoing injury bug bit again, this time sidelining Jeff Skinner and Mattias Samuelsson. We talk in detail about Skinner's absence and what options the Sabres have to fill his spot in the lineup. Also on the show is a conversation over Rasmus Dahlin's recent quotes regarding his committment to defense and just what that means for the team and the player. Also on the show is a discussion over the retirement of Tyler Ennis and Cody Hodgson's return to hockey.

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42:05

The Instigator Podcast 12.20 - Some Thoughts on...

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2024/01/12

The Sabres aren't in a great place when it comes to goaltending. It may not be their biggest issue, but it's a problem that could have the most long term impact on the club. I string together some rambling thoughts on the performances of Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, how the Sabres are handling Levi and what they can do to ensure Levi's ongoing growth. Perhaps it's time to make a sizeable investment in a goaltender outside the organization. Is the risk worth the reward and if a new face

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