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Expected Buffalo
Expected Buffalo focuses primarily on the Buffalo Sabres and covers hockey. We evaluate the hockey club using analytics and common practices. We also cover the Buffalo Bandits and indoor lacrosse in the NLL.
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Today • 1:40
Tuch's production will be missed but the Sabres always find ways to score #sabres #nhl
While the Buffalo Sabres will need to replace the production lost with Alex Tuch's departure, this team with their talent always find a way to be one of the top scoring teams in the league. Full epis
Today • 1:23
Who is going to replace the penalty kill minutes with Tuch's departure? #sabres #nhl #buffalosabres
Alex Tuch was the second-highest forward on the Buffalo Sabres last season in shorthanded minutes. Who is going to replace those minutes for them next season? Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/wa
Yesterday • 26:48
Episode 149 - Replacing Alex Tuch's Minutes
Welcome to another episode of Expected Buffalo! In this episode, we take a break from the Connor Hellebuyck discussions and dive into the pressing question of how the Buffalo Sabres will replace Alex
August 28, 2026 • 0:55
Adding Hellebuyck would put the Sabres solidly in the conversation as a contender in the East #nhl
Adding Connor Hellebuyck would move the Sabres solidly into the conversation as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference on paper. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YekxoiIwSw
August 28, 2026 • 1:27
Luukkonen's no-trade clause may be the biggest challenge in a Hellebuyck trade #sabres #nhl
The Sabres goaltending situation with Luukkonen's no-trade clause may be the biggest issue in finding a path to a Hellebuyck deal, unless the Jets change their ask. Full episode: https://www.youtube.
August 28, 2026 • 1:25
Can the Sabres put together a package for Hellebuyck without a center and Luukkonen? #sabres #nhl
Can the Sabres put together a package without Luukkonen and one of their centers that is enough to entice the Jets and beat out other teams? Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YekxoiIwSw
August 28, 2026 • 32:53
Episode 148 - Hellebuyck's Public Push
Welcome to another episode of Expected Buffalo, the podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest news surrounding the Buffalo Sabres and the ongoing trade request from goaltender Connor Hell
August 21, 2026 • 1:10
Sabres will likely need to rely on both Zellweger & Crevier depending on game situations #sabres
The Buffalo Sabres won't be able to rely as heavily on the top four defensemen as they did last season. They'll need both Louis Crevier and Olen Zellweger to step up next season to replace Bo Byram's
August 21, 2026 • 1:39
Olen Zellweger fits the Sabres system from an offensive perspective #sabres #nhl
Olen Zellweger is a fun player to watch and will fit the Buffalo Sabres system with aggressive defensemen. However, there are some concerns about his defensive game. Full episode: https://youtu.be/E9
August 21, 2026 • 27:22
Episode 147 - End of Cottage Season
Welcome back to another episode of Expected Buffalo, the podcast dedicated to all things hockey! After a brief hiatus, we're diving back into the action as we transition from the quiet summer months t