Episodes

  • Episode 103 - Healthy Roster

    Episode 103 - Healthy Roster
    Feb 20 2025
    In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres' healthy roster and how the lines are shaking now. The focus is on the pairing of Jordan Greenway and Dylan Cozens.

    The conversation shifts to what to watch for the remainder of this season. Will Jiri Kulich continue to develop as a first-line center? Who from the AHL will get an opportunity to show they can be a part of the roster next season?

    02:08 - Healthy Roster and Lines
    15:16 - What to Watch For
    25:47 - 4 Nations US vs Canada

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    34 mins
  • xB Mailbag Thursday - 2/13/25

    xB Mailbag Thursday - 2/13/25
    Feb 14 2025
    In this episode of the podcast, Chad addresses various questions from listeners regarding the Buffalo Sabres, covering topics such as the role of analytics in decision-making, ownership concerns, goaltending strategies, defensive player evaluations, potential upgrades in the hockey operations department, trade discussions, coaching capabilities, and prospects. Each segment provides insights into the current state and future direction of the team, emphasizing the collaborative nature of decision-making within the organization.

    01:27 Analytics and Team Decisions
    04:19 Ownership and Future of the Team
    06:07 Goaltending Strategy and Future Plans
    10:11 Mattias Samuelsson's Future with the Sabres
    13:35 Hockey Operations Department Upgrades
    17:13 Trade Packages for Rickard Rakell
    21:13 Coaching Effectiveness and Future
    24:56 Evaluating Brandt Clarke's fit as a Sabres target

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    30 mins
  • Episode 102 - The Real Three-Peat

    Episode 102 - The Real Three-Peat
    Feb 13 2025
    In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis discusses the ongoing Four Nations tournament and dives into trade rumors surrounding NHL players, particularly focusing on Jared McCann, Noah Dobson, and Rickard Rakell.

    The conversation then shifts to the Buffalo Bandits, highlighting their undefeated season and discussing their performance and prospects in lacrosse. In this discussion, Chad and Eddy Tabone discuss the current state of lacrosse, focusing on the Bandits' performance, upcoming challenges, and the struggles of the Nighthawks.


    01:41 Trade Rumors
    16:21 NLL Mid-Season Review
    22:52 The Enduring Legacy of Matt Vinc
    24:25 Upcoming Challenges for the Bandits
    29:54 The Nighthawks' Struggles
    33:59 Trade Talks and Potential Moves for the Sabres

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    44 mins
  • Episode 101 - 4 Nations Break

    Episode 101 - 4 Nations Break
    Feb 11 2025
    The Buffalo Sabres and the rest of the NHL have hit the 4 Nations break. This one focused on what particular issues held this team back.

    • Power Play - 3:36
    • Goaltending - 11:03
    • Defense Build - 19:22
    • Scoring Splits - 26:16
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    43 mins
  • xB Mailbag Thursday - 2.6.25

    xB Mailbag Thursday - 2.6.25
    Feb 7 2025
    This week on Mailbag Thursday, we answered questions about Dylan Cozens, Kevyn Adams, the primary roster need, Amerks players, and Don Granato.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 100 - We're Live

    Episode 100 - We're Live
    Feb 6 2025
    Anthony and Chad celebrated their 100th episode. Touched on a variety of topics surrounding the latest with the Buffalo Sabres.

    • JJ Peterka

    • Bo Byram

    • 4th Line Addition Failure

    • Dylan Cozens trade rumors
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • xB Offering 28 - Pettersson Watch

    xB Offering 28 - Pettersson Watch
    Jan 29 2025
    The Buffalo Sabres picked up a nice 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Tage, Kulich, and Peterka continue to excel as a line. However, the Elias Pettersson trade rumors are the big news surrounding the Sabres.

    • Tage - 1:43
    • Brandon Saad - 7:40
    • Elias Pettersson - 10:55
    • Marcus Pettersson - 19:45
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    29 mins
  • xB Outlet Episode 2 - Back in the Lottery

    xB Outlet Episode 2 - Back in the Lottery
    Jan 21 2025
    The Buffalo Sabres will likely find themselves with another top 10 pick this season. Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff joins to chat about the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft class.

    Intro - 1:30
    Matthew Schaefer - 8:30
    James Hagens - 10:30
    Michael Misa - 12:16
    Porter Martone - 14:45
    Right Shot Defensemen - 17:45
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    24 mins