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An Early Bite From the Injury Bug

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Sep 23, 202643:09

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Two of four preseason games are complete and the Sabres are already dealing with some injury troubles. With Jason Zucker already out, Olen Zellweger and Mattias Samuelsson both left Tuesday's preseason game early, leaving the Sabres with some notable absences from their NHL lineup. This episode also explores some of the latest in the NHL's expansion race, discussing whether or not the Texas bid will come together and what the logical next step will be for the league.

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When was this episode published?: September 23, 2026.
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What podcast is this from?: The Instigator Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Instigator Podcast covers hockey. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

An Early Bite From the Injury Bug