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Updated: Mar 30, 2026 – 17 episodes
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“so he's awesome he takes care of the boys he looks out for everybody that's awesome in those years of having some really good teams in Buffalo I mean the one thing that crazy is when you lost game seven to Carolina I think you guys had one defenseman left playing Correct me if I wrong there but in those teams Soupy right Yeah it was just Soupy I think Soupy was playing, yeah. Was Thipo Newman still on the team then? Or no, that was when like Jay McKee was there. Jay had a staph infection, almost died. Really? Yeah, he was close to losing his leg. They did a test on him. we're like …”
“so he's awesome he takes care of the boys he looks out for everybody that's awesome in those years of having some really good teams in Buffalo I mean the one thing that crazy is when you lost game seven to Carolina I think you guys had one defenseman left playing Correct me if I wrong there but in those teams Soupy right Yeah it was just Soupy I think Soupy was playing, yeah. Was Thipo Newman still on the team then? Or no, that was when like Jay McKee was there. Jay had a staph infection, almost died. Really? Yeah, he was close to losing his leg. They did a test on him. we're like like okay we gave you the antibiotics and they got like they're measuring out where his like this mark is on his leg like there's a like like the infection kind of shows up in a way like one part's more red or whatever than the than the rest they're like okay we did the antibiotics we got the line in you so if this rises up to this point in the next …”
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Jay McKee faced a life-threatening staph infection just before Game 7 of the playoffs, where his team, the Buffalo Sabres, were already down to one defenseman. He had to pray that the infection wouldn't spread up his leg, risking amputation. Remarkably, he returned to play the next season after a tough recovery.
“… why they're, they're trying to figure out, okay, where do we go from here? as the games start to get tougher. You know, but Kyle, one thing about Buffalo was you feel the energy there. Like, I'm so happy for them. Great fan base. It's been too long for a team to be out of the playoffs. Phenomenal fan base. You know, Philly would always talk about, like, they were like the seventh team, the original seven. Like, Buffalo's right there too. There's fewer markets that are more passionate about watching hockey when their team isn't in it than the Sabres are. And you know the thing too is, so like …”
“Yeah. And I think deep down internally, like they, they, they know it. So I think that's why they're, they're trying to figure out, okay, where do we go from here? as the games start to get tougher. You know, but Kyle, one thing about Buffalo was you feel the energy there. Like, I'm so happy for them. Great fan base. It's been too long for a team to be out of the playoffs. Phenomenal fan base. You know, Philly would always talk about, like, they were like the seventh team, the original seven. Like, Buffalo's right there too. There's fewer markets that are more passionate about watching hockey when their team isn't in it than the Sabres are. And you know the thing too is, so like some of those Buffalo reporters, I've known them for a long time. There's some new people there, like Rachel Lenzi's new. I got a chance to meet her for the first time at the practice this week. But some of those other reporters, I've known them a long time. And you can see how excited they are. Like it is like these people, they are so thrilled about …”
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The Buffalo Sabres' team slogans, including 'Everybody Ropes, Everybody Rides' and 'Share the Morning Coffee,' are more than just catchy phrases; they embody a culture of teamwork and support. These slogans encourage players to connect on and off the ice, fostering an environment where they uplift each other through challenges. This approach not only enhances their performance but also strengthens their bond as a team.
“… they're fucking savages too dude and they will you know they'll shit down your throat just as much as the next guy i think the biggest thing for buffalo like you remember the tage thompson hit when he got hit high no one really did anything i think we we were kind of all over the buffalo players about that no one stepping in tage ended up fighting that for himself but now if you look every time like that first big scrum there was a delay penalty and uh thompson got sandwiched by sorelli and haggle and then everyone comes in and anytime there anything now with with one of their superstars or …”
“… obviously it seems like tampa has addressed that i mean the sabrin moves in preseason and then during the regular season we're playing florida i don't think they're like the sweet innocent person that we thought they were either like tampa or they're they're fucking savages too dude and they will you know they'll shit down your throat just as much as the next guy i think the biggest thing for buffalo like you remember the tage thompson hit when he got hit high no one really did anything i think we we were kind of all over the buffalo players about that no one stepping in tage ended up fighting that for himself but now if you look every time like that first big scrum there was a delay penalty and uh thompson got sandwiched by sorelli and haggle and then everyone comes in and anytime there anything now with with one of their superstars or anyone on that team every guy is in on and that when you know you're on a fucking team that loves each other that you're out there there's a there's a mission at the end of the season they're not just hey let's go play 82 games they're like we want to play in the playoffs and I give a lot of the credit to the fan base too right like they're showing up …”
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The Buffalo Sabres have transformed from a soft team to a formidable force, showing incredible team toughness this season. After facing criticism for not protecting their stars, they now rally together, demonstrating a united front when challenges arise. This newfound grit, combined with an electrifying fan base, sets the stage for an exciting playoff run.
“… LaValle. He's staying there. You give him that game, you're basically telling him, we need you. Yes. By the way, somebody sent me a note. I know the Sabres lost in overtime to the Cardiac kids this year. Ducks did it again. They did it again. But they said, you know, everyone's talking about, because that's one of the things I'm going to ask them when I see them on Tuesday is that all of a sudden you guys just went from bad to good. Like there was no in between. What happened? And someone said to me, do you know what happened? And I said, what's that? So apparently it's a Sabres fan named Aaron. …”
“… And you know what? I don't know if, like, we talked about this a couple of pods ago. Fowler, he's not going back to LaValle. Did you see that shot of him getting ready on the bench beforehand? The self-talk? I am worthy. Beautiful. He's not going to LaValle. He's staying there. You give him that game, you're basically telling him, we need you. Yes. By the way, somebody sent me a note. I know the Sabres lost in overtime to the Cardiac kids this year. Ducks did it again. They did it again. But they said, you know, everyone's talking about, because that's one of the things I'm going to ask them when I see them on Tuesday is that all of a sudden you guys just went from bad to good. Like there was no in between. What happened? And someone said to me, do you know what happened? And I said, what's that? So apparently it's a Sabres fan named Aaron. Someone sent me this tweet. When they launched the Beer Sabre, you know what the Sabre's record is since that? I'm assuming best in the NHL. 37-11-2. Oh, my gosh. They went from 29th to 4th. Oh, man. Can you imagine the Sabre's marketing team? It's not Thompson. It's not Darlene. It's not Alex Lyon. It's the Beer Sabre. Can you imagine the marketing …”
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Since the introduction of the Beer Sabre, the Buffalo Sabres have transformed from a struggling team to one of the best in the NHL, boasting a record of 37-11-2. This unexpected turnaround has left fans and analysts alike wondering how a simple marketing gimmick could lead to such significant success. The Sabres' marketing team must be kicking themselves for not launching this idea sooner!
“Huge shout out, Buffalo. Great push here. I still think Florida, I'm not worried about Florida at all. They're going to be great. Are you, could you dead the Leafs? I'm still too close. It is too close to effectively dead them, but I am here to say that they're dead, in my mind. You're dead, dude. Because honestly, it's one of these things, we talked about a couple episodes ago, I was like, things need to change. Significant moves need to be made. It will be better …”
“Huge shout out, Buffalo. Great push here. I still think Florida, I'm not worried about Florida at all. They're going to be great. Are you, could you dead the Leafs? I'm still too close. It is too close to effectively dead them, but I am here to say that they're dead, in my mind. You're dead, dude. Because honestly, it's one of these things, we talked about a couple episodes ago, I was like, things need to change. Significant moves need to be made. It will be better for the Toronto Maple Leafs to miss playoffs, so they are forced to do something. I actually believe that. And Buffalo, dude, keep going. Keep going, it's incredible. Keep going, Buffalo. That wildcard spot is in your sights. Now to the Met. Carolina is in first. Yep. But, slaving out is becoming a real big issue. He's just getting knock after knock …”
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The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the brink of playoff elimination, and it's time for a change. Missing the playoffs might be the best thing for them, forcing significant moves to revitalize the team. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres are making a strong push for a wildcard spot, and the New York Islanders are proving to be a playoff contender.
“… number one pick, but I think that these teams will be taking linemen in the first. Jason, let's get your couple-moment reaction to DJ and more to Buffalo. I mean, I adored that move for literally everyone, only from a fantasy football standpoint. Contracts and price don't matter to me. So is it good for Josh Allen? Yes. Is it good for DJ Moore? He's probably the biggest winner because he looked dead for the Bears. And then you look at the Bears and you go, okay, Colson Loveland has the opportunity to be the number one target. Or Luther Burden or Roma Dunes. Like, it hurt nobody. Like, Caleb is …”
“… they had a very strong line. And so being that strong of a unit already, they should be able to figure it out. But those things matter. This is also a deeper offensive line draft. They don't necessarily have the one superstar elite tackle that's the number one pick, but I think that these teams will be taking linemen in the first. Jason, let's get your couple-moment reaction to DJ and more to Buffalo. I mean, I adored that move for literally everyone, only from a fantasy football standpoint. Contracts and price don't matter to me. So is it good for Josh Allen? Yes. Is it good for DJ Moore? He's probably the biggest winner because he looked dead for the Bears. And then you look at the Bears and you go, okay, Colson Loveland has the opportunity to be the number one target. Or Luther Burden or Roma Dunes. Like, it hurt nobody. Like, Caleb is not a down arrow losing DJ Moore. But Josh Allen is an up arrow. And the only person that maybe hurt is like Khalil Shakir. Don't care. Well, in 2024, so two years ago, Allen was the first top five fantasy quarterback that didn't have a top 36 wide receiver because Shakir was 38th. He did it again last year. Two consecutive years where he didn't …”
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The Cleveland Browns are making a significant change by replacing head coach Kevin Stefanski with Todd Monkin, the former offensive coordinator from Baltimore. This shift comes after a disappointing 5-12 season and could reshape their offensive strategy, impacting players' fantasy values. With a new direction, fans and fantasy players alike should keep an eye on how this affects the team's performance in the upcoming season.
“I know it's the start of the NFL New Year, but here in Buffalo, everyone's ecstatic about the Sabres. Their victory last night over the Lightning. They are now in sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division, looking a lot like they are going to end their 14-year playoff drought. And last night's game had everything you want in a hockey game. Four fights in the first period, 8-7 final score. And I do have to mention my five-day-old daughter, Reagan Mary, she has only seen the Sabres win 7-0 …”
“I know it's the start of the NFL New Year, but here in Buffalo, everyone's ecstatic about the Sabres. Their victory last night over the Lightning. They are now in sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division, looking a lot like they are going to end their 14-year playoff drought. And last night's game had everything you want in a hockey game. Four fights in the first period, 8-7 final score. And I do have to mention my five-day-old daughter, Reagan Mary, she has only seen the Sabres win 7-0 since the Olympic break. So thanks for taking my call. Go Sabres. All right, Andy. That was wild, just seeing the highlights. But there should be an app that says, hey, tune in to the Sabres lightning game. It is chaos. Pauly toyed with that idea of coming up with an app where it kind of alerts you to, here's where to find it. We're working on it. …”
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The Buffalo Sabres are poised to end their 14-year playoff drought, energizing fans with their thrilling victory over the Lightning.
“Like, it was the easiest bet that Sam Carrick would go into Buffalo and immediately become a fan favorite. Like, that guy is a blue-collar saber. And wait until Logan Stanley shows up, and wait until Luke Shen shows up. Those guys, like, if those two guys were able to play today, they would have been right in the middle of all of that against the lightning and you know we talked in the last pod about oh they took their swing at robert thomas didn't work they took their swing at colton pareko didn't work but the …”
“Like, it was the easiest bet that Sam Carrick would go into Buffalo and immediately become a fan favorite. Like, that guy is a blue-collar saber. And wait until Logan Stanley shows up, and wait until Luke Shen shows up. Those guys, like, if those two guys were able to play today, they would have been right in the middle of all of that against the lightning and you know we talked in the last pod about oh they took their swing at robert thomas didn't work they took their swing at colton pareko didn't work but the guys they did bring in are going to be perfect perfect they're going to be like the watch the cufflinks the tie clip they're going to be the perfect perfect appendices on outstanding attire like that's the kind of stuff that a man puts on to look good like for a female it's the perfect pair of earrings it's a cashmere star a scarf kyle yes i hear …”
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The Buffalo Sabres' resurgence is reminiscent of their past glory days, bringing back the intense, electrifying atmosphere that once defined their games.
“… conference finals but uh murrell's like what did you make of uh all the perenco stuff let's start there because i think a lot of people including buffalo sabers fans and i want them to go on a run too just as much as anyone to see that city light up that back end with kesselring perenco samuelson doline power and who's in samuelson is the other one is they missing one or no byron byron he flies around too that got me excited like i can't like that that's one of the best back ends i can think of in a very long time and big and long and not to say they didn't also get big and long with stanley and …”
“on in case they end up meeting in the in the conference finals but uh murrell's like what did you make of uh all the perenco stuff let's start there because i think a lot of people including buffalo sabers fans and i want them to go on a run too just as much as anyone to see that city light up that back end with kesselring perenco samuelson doline power and who's in samuelson is the other one is they missing one or no byron byron he flies around too that got me excited like i can't like that that's one of the best back ends i can think of in a very long time and big and long and not to say they didn't also get big and long with stanley and shen but i got a little bit more excited over colton parenko who just finished at the olympics yeah that's when i threw in my future on them when when i saw that come because draft kings hadn't updated it yet i got him at 10 to 1 and uh actually when that trade like maybe a few hours after that it dropped all the way down to 8 to 1 i haven't …”
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The Buffalo Sabres are poised for a thrilling playoff run, igniting excitement in their city as they boast one of the best defensive lineups in years. With the arena buzzing and fans ready to celebrate, the team is gaining momentum, especially after a standout performance from Tage Thompson. As playoff season approaches, the atmosphere is electric, and fans are eager to see how far this team can go.
“… the year that's like, absolutely not. You can't do nothing. You can't stand Pat. If the playoffs started right now, who would they play? Would it be Buffalo? They would play the Buffalo Sabres on the road. That's a crazy, yeah. That could go either way. That would literally kill me. Yep. I cannot have that happen. It's almost certainly happening. If the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres play in the playoffs, my soul will leave my body. Really? Those are my two favorite teams that are not my favorite team And I would die I would literally die another one of those first round might be better than …”
“Because this is the year that's like, absolutely not. You can't do nothing. You can't stand Pat. If the playoffs started right now, who would they play? Would it be Buffalo? They would play the Buffalo Sabres on the road. That's a crazy, yeah. That could go either way. That would literally kill me. Yep. I cannot have that happen. It's almost certainly happening. If the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres play in the playoffs, my soul will leave my body. Really? Those are my two favorite teams that are not my favorite team And I would die I would literally die another one of those first round might be better than the rest yeah yeah someone gotta win someone gonna win that though that's the good news that is so that means detroit or buffalo we are on a crash course for that aren't we yeah we are yeah hey there's a lot of hockey left this month i need no no no no We just need someone, Montreal or Boston, to just jump Detroit or Buffalo and just swap that out. …”
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The Los Angeles Kings face a critical decision: should they risk their future for a playoff push in Anze Kopitar's last year? With injuries and a tough competition ahead, General Manager Rob Blake may choose to stand pat rather than make a rash trade. Fans are anxious, but the long-term health of the team is at stake.
“… all these years, boys, and he describes some painful, ugly days and what he's seeing now and how cool it is. So we'll throw it over to him. We talk Sabres at the beginning and we talk his career after. And it's electric, I promise you. So pinkies up, Rob Ray. Lasagna's up. Lasagna, baby. Guys, we're going to take a quick break and talk about barstool golf and skills teaming up. We got barstool and hockey and skills. And we got the spit and chickleton skills working together. We also got the golf skills because watching YouTube swing tips, it's not fixing your game. And skills built the foreplay …”
“He's watched all these years, boys, and he describes some painful, ugly days and what he's seeing now and how cool it is. So we'll throw it over to him. We talk Sabres at the beginning and we talk his career after. And it's electric, I promise you. So pinkies up, Rob Ray. Lasagna's up. Lasagna, baby. Guys, we're going to take a quick break and talk about barstool golf and skills teaming up. We got barstool and hockey and skills. And we got the spit and chickleton skills working together. We also got the golf skills because watching YouTube swing tips, it's not fixing your game. And skills built the foreplay and skills golf training aids with the people who actually know training skills makes the stuff players at every level use to get better. And we turn that into gear that helps you groove a real repeatable swing. It's all about being able to do it time and time again. Located at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy, the Skills and Barstool Golf …”
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Buffalo Sabres are unexpectedly dominating the NHL, showcasing a remarkable turnaround with standout performances from players like Tage Thompson and Alex Tuck.
“… a big night. Um, yeah, he's Jackson Smith and I don't know how to say the third name. They call him. Okay. It's kind of like a UPL from, from the Buffalo Sabres. You just kind of keep it and simplify it. Glass arm. I thought that Tom, um, broke it down perfectly. His shoulders didn't move when he was running. They didn't go up, didn't go down. He just stayed like he was like, it looked like he was a Tesla out there, you know, like the way that you, you just all of a sudden boom out of the gate and a pretty remarkable player and, um, a great job for the Seahawks to reload. I don't know a ton of football …”
“… these playoffs for in the NFL, every game has been entertaining. I even won the blizzard, although it was low scoring. And then to lead into that shootout from last night, I don't even know how to say the guy's name, but that one receiver who had a big night. Um, yeah, he's Jackson Smith and I don't know how to say the third name. They call him. Okay. It's kind of like a UPL from, from the Buffalo Sabres. You just kind of keep it and simplify it. Glass arm. I thought that Tom, um, broke it down perfectly. His shoulders didn't move when he was running. They didn't go up, didn't go down. He just stayed like he was like, it looked like he was a Tesla out there, you know, like the way that you, you just all of a sudden boom out of the gate and a pretty remarkable player and, um, a great job for the Seahawks to reload. I don't know a ton of football boys, but I, I paid attention mostly during these playoffs and I've been blown away. So I just hope for a great high scoring Superbowl and we can all put the season to rest. Yup. That'll be it. And we do a lot of football talk with David Andrews about current, you know, Patriots Seahawks matchup about the games and then about his kind of career …”
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David Andrews reveals the relentless culture of the New England Patriots, where accountability and history drive success. He shares how the pressure to perform wasn't just from Coach Bill Belichick but stemmed from a deep commitment to his teammates, shaping a unique NFL experience. This intense environment fostered a winning mentality that propelled them to two Super Bowl victories.
“… over in the afternoon. I met up with a, which I got a great story. I met up with some old coaches of mine, Bobby Kralik, who actually came to that Buffalo Sabres game. Um, Alex Muir, um, um, Greg Lubinsky's father came to, he was a coach of ours who actually, he was one of the first guys to like break into the OHL from back home. And he was the captain of the North Bay Centennials. And because of that, I really wanted to get drafted there. And sure enough, I was in the second round. This guy was your like idol almost. Yeah, he was like, you know how, like you know, the NHL is the NHL, but you know, when …”
“… goalie was shooting lightning bolts out of his eyes. Oh, can Ottawa get that kid? Exactly. I told the kids, I said, give me back my fucking check. No, I said, I was like, Hey, great effort boys, keep it, have some fun. You owe me a thousand. Went over in the afternoon. I met up with a, which I got a great story. I met up with some old coaches of mine, Bobby Kralik, who actually came to that Buffalo Sabres game. Um, Alex Muir, um, um, Greg Lubinsky's father came to, he was a coach of ours who actually, he was one of the first guys to like break into the OHL from back home. And he was the captain of the North Bay Centennials. And because of that, I really wanted to get drafted there. And sure enough, I was in the second round. This guy was your like idol almost. Yeah, he was like, you know how, like you know, the NHL is the NHL, but you know, when you have local guys who like make the jump to even the OHL, like you feel like, Oh, there's a possibility for me to have a path there. And I used to go to Bob Kralik's hockey schools and he would be like a coach at the hockey school. So I looked up to him and ended up years later playing against him when he was with the Dayton Bombers in the coast …”
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Imagine your dad forgetting you in the car while enjoying beers with friends for 90 minutes! This hilarious story unfolds during a hockey game visit, where a former teammate shares a wild anecdote about the narrator's father. It's a perfect blend of family, hockey, and unexpected humor that highlights the chaos of life on game day.
“… got my sense of humor. So we hit it off me and him. He had a big goal. That was a huge tying goal. I was really happy for him. Especially back in Buffalo. Back in Buffalo. Back in Buffalo too. Hey, is there anything better than the money on the board for a guy that's going back to play City? And everybody's just telling him, they didn't want you. They didn't want you, buddy. These guys didn't want you. We're in there and Z goes, don't worry. They didn't want me either. We had a couple of buff guys you have on the board. that's right yes he was there too jesus yeah no that was huge i felt so …”
“… Jake DeBras because he was just fucking funny. Oh, fuck. He was one, man. He was one of a kind. He was the court jester. He was the class clown. But we got some funny guys. We got some good college guys. I go back and forth with Mills Sad a lot. He's got my sense of humor. So we hit it off me and him. He had a big goal. That was a huge tying goal. I was really happy for him. Especially back in Buffalo. Back in Buffalo. Back in Buffalo too. Hey, is there anything better than the money on the board for a guy that's going back to play City? And everybody's just telling him, they didn't want you. They didn't want you, buddy. These guys didn't want you. We're in there and Z goes, don't worry. They didn't want me either. We had a couple of buff guys you have on the board. that's right yes he was there too jesus yeah no that was huge i felt so happy for for mitts too he's having a great year and that was just big big goal big goal in that game man charlie it's been i know it's been a hard year for you in a lot of ways but also probably one of the best years of your life so it's it's been awesome watching you like keith said like your offense is crazy right now got a gold medal and uh …”
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At a wedding in St. Louis, Charlie McAvoy shares a comical tale of trying to catch a flight home, only to be told by an airport employee, 'shawty you crazy!' This humorous exchange became a running joke among him and his teammates, highlighting the camaraderie and light-heartedness in their locker room despite the pressures of the season.
“… trade deadline? What could possibly be going on here? Build up the servers, Rory. Yes, Rory. I mean, let's just go through some other teams quickly. Buffalo, you know, people could look at it and say, oh, they tried to get Thomas, they didn't get him. They tried to get Peregrine, they didn't get him. Oh, poor Buffalo. First of all, I don't think that's the way Kekulainen thinks. I think Kekulainen's like, okay, this didn't work, on to the next thing. I actually think the way they've gone, where they've been on a tear, I actually I really liked what they did they're like okay we tried to swim in the …”
“That's it. That's that whole story there. Well, I mean, it's certainly got a reaction. All you needed was a photo. Wait, hold on a sec. Nye's trade deadline? What could possibly be going on here? Build up the servers, Rory. Yes, Rory. I mean, let's just go through some other teams quickly. Buffalo, you know, people could look at it and say, oh, they tried to get Thomas, they didn't get him. They tried to get Peregrine, they didn't get him. Oh, poor Buffalo. First of all, I don't think that's the way Kekulainen thinks. I think Kekulainen's like, okay, this didn't work, on to the next thing. I actually think the way they've gone, where they've been on a tear, I actually I really liked what they did they're like okay we tried to swim in the deep water didn't work let's see what else we can do and they built up around like I think Sam Carrick perfect for them I think I agree um like Stanley and Shen perfect depth for them um and so all their players who've been on a tear they're all there they're all there I'm sure for a couple of days, guys were really nervous. But right now, they …”
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Despite not landing big names at the NHL trade deadline, Buffalo's strategy has been deemed a success. Instead of focusing on missed opportunities, they bolstered their roster with key depth players, ensuring they remain a strong contender. This approach, along with their recent performance, positions them for potential playoff success.
“… the Blues be doing this? Well, Doug Armstrong, he's sport fishing. That's what he's doing. You know, I mean, the deal that was on the table for the Buffalo Sabres included two top prospects, a first-round draft pick, and I believe Josh Norris was the other piece. And Buffalo went, yeah, like, we can't do all of that. And if we give up Josh Norris, who, you know, knock on wood, you know, that kid needs to stay healthy, but we weaken ourselves up the middle of the ice with all due respect to Robert Thomas, who's, you know, a real rock solid to see. Um, so unless army gets what he wants and needs and is …”
“… absolutely in a rebuild mode. I'll tell you what, fellas, as much as you're right, you look at Robert Thomas, you try and do the math on this. It makes sense of it. This kid is in year three of an eight-year contract extension. You know, why would the Blues be doing this? Well, Doug Armstrong, he's sport fishing. That's what he's doing. You know, I mean, the deal that was on the table for the Buffalo Sabres included two top prospects, a first-round draft pick, and I believe Josh Norris was the other piece. And Buffalo went, yeah, like, we can't do all of that. And if we give up Josh Norris, who, you know, knock on wood, you know, that kid needs to stay healthy, but we weaken ourselves up the middle of the ice with all due respect to Robert Thomas, who's, you know, a real rock solid to see. Um, so unless army gets what he wants and needs and is demanding, you're right. Yans. I think that drifts into the summer, but keep an eye fellows on the Utah team. You know, they, they made a nice ad by bringing in McKenzie Wigger. Billy Armstrong isn't done yet. And when you look at the prospect pool and the pieces that the mammoth have, that they could potentially part with. I mean, they're not loading …”
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As the NHL trade deadline approaches, insiders suggest it's a buyer's market, creating a unique opportunity for teams to strategize and hold out for better deals. General managers are weighing their options, and big names like Robert Thomas could be on the move, especially with teams like the St. Louis Blues in rebuild mode. This shift in strategy could lead to unexpected trades as teams look to capitalize on the current market dynamics.
“Let's dive right into the Buffalo Bills. Now I've been pretty critical because one guy got promoted, one guy got fired. And I was like, how are these guys not on equal footings even though we know that's not how it usually goes? I have a little bit of a different take today. I've never listened or heard Terry Pagula talk. I learned through the press conference that the man rarely talks. And after watching today, I understood why. I would never go in front of a microphone again …”
“Let's dive right into the Buffalo Bills. Now I've been pretty critical because one guy got promoted, one guy got fired. And I was like, how are these guys not on equal footings even though we know that's not how it usually goes? I have a little bit of a different take today. I've never listened or heard Terry Pagula talk. I learned through the press conference that the man rarely talks. And after watching today, I understood why. I would never go in front of a microphone again if I was him. My big takeaway today is like, I don't know if he's the sharpest tool in the shed. Some of you be like, John, he's a billionaire. How would you say he's not smart? Well, I can't say I know many billionaires, but I knew some multimillionaires growing up who didn't have a high school diploma because historically 60s, 70s, 80s, Pagula …”
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Terry Pagula, owner of the Buffalo Bills, revealed his struggle with public speaking during a recent press conference, prompting doubts about his sharpness despite his billionaire status. While he has made bold business moves in the past, his inability to handle the media raises questions about his leadership. The contrast with other successful owners underscores the importance of effective communication in sports management.
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