Best Sabres Highlights Podcasts (2024)

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Could the Sabres fire Kevyn Adams midseason? 30:40

1h ago30:40

30:40

The Sabres lose in Columbus to the Blue Jackets furthering Sabre fan misery and leading to many already calling for someone to be fired. Sneaky Joe thinks there is a chance Terry Pegula could move on from Kevyn Adams during the season, but wonders what the plan afterwards would be. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app …

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New Jersey Devils Beat The Ottawa Senators 3-1...Jacob Markstrom Was Strong & Nathan Bastian Redeemed Himself 24:27

17h ago24:27

24:27

After suffering a tough loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, the New Jersey Devils bounced back and defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-1. Jacob Markstrom had back-to-back strong outings and the fourth line redeemed themselves. Nathan Bastian scored a short-handed goal while Paul Cotter continues to lead the team in goals. Interview soundbites: Jacob Markst…

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The Sabres have a Dylan Cozens problem 35:03

1h ago35:03

35:03

Sneaky Joe takes a deep dive into what has happened with Dylan Cozens in the last twelve months, as he's gone from a dynamite second line center, to a player lost at sea in one year. What are the major differences between Cozens two years ago and Cozens in the last year? Plus, Jack Quinn coming out of the Sabres lineup for Jiri Kulich, and a previe…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Make Line-up Changes, Face Sabres 29:01

1d ago29:01

29:01

The Blue Jackets are three games into the season, and are starting to take shape. Justin Danforth returns to the lineup, but Erik Gudbranson is out for at least 10 days as he goes on IR. We look at the lineup changes, including KJ to the top 6, ask what David Jiricek has to do to crack this line-up, and take a look at how the Sabres are doing so fa…

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Crosby + Malkin steal Sabres lunch money for thousandth time 34:15

1h ago34:15

34:15

The Sabres had a 3-1 lead, and then a 5-4 lead late, and could not seal the deal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, led by who else by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Plus, we officially have a Dylan Cozens problem in Buffalo. And maybe a Jack Quinn problem too. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://priz…

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Emotional Night For Columbus Blue Jackets In Johnny Gaudreau Tribute Ends In Loss To Panthers 31:04

2d ago31:04

31:04

The Blue Jackets lost last night, but they should be proud of their effort, after an emotional and poignant tribute to Johnny Gaudreau, who was killed this summer along with his brother. You can't fault the effort of any of the skaters, and many of them are showing signs of being really excellent, but should we worry about the goaltending? Also, Er…

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Penguins a team Sabres fans need to be thinking about all year 30:32

15m ago30:32

30:32

The Sabres have their first win of the season, but can they get a nice win streak going? Sneaky Joe looks at a big matchup in Pittsburgh, against the team Joe says will likely be in direct competition with the Sabres for a playoff spot all season. Plus, Jordan Greenway's strong start to the year, Lindy's powerplay philosophy, and a nice parlay idea…

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New Jersey Devils Handed Utah Hockey Club Their First Loss in Franchise History...Seamus Casey Now Has 3 Goals in His First 5 NHL Games 26:47

4d ago26:47

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The New Jersey Devils extingushed the red-hot Utah Hockey Club by a score of 3-0. Utah was handed their first loss in franchise history and Seamus Casey continues to impress. The Devils did the little things in order to become vicotrious. Their special teams also improved compared to their previous outing against the Washington Capitals. Interview …

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New Jersey Devils vs. Utah Hockey Club Preview: Learning More About The NHL's Newest Team (Ft. Chase Beardsley) 28:58

5d ago28:58

28:58

The New Jersey Devils are set to play the Utah Hockey Club for the first time this afternoon. Chase Beardsley (The Hockey Writers) joined me on today's episode to share his thoughts on the NHL's newest hockey team. Chase has appeared on this show before and previously covered the Arizona Coyotes for THW. However, a lot has happened since then. Foll…

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New Jersey Devils' Third Line Dominated The Washington Capitals...Paul Cotter, Stefan Noesen, & Erik Haula Combined For 8 Points 27:36

6d ago27:36

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The New Jersey Devils spoiled the Washington Capitals' season opener by defeating them 5-3 at Capital One Arena. The Devils' third line (Paul Cotter, Erik Haula, and Stefan Noesen) combined for eight points. It wasn't just them, other key depth assets also had strong performances. This was a great response after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs on…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Fall In Season Opener, But Make Wild Work For The Win 27:02

7d ago27:02

27:02

The Blue Jackets lose 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild, but they look like a brand new team under Dean Evason. Today's postgame coverage comes from Seth Toupal, who covers the good, the bad and the ugly of both teams! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your fir…

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New Jersey Devils Dropped Their Home Opener to The Toronto Maple Leafs...John Tavares & Others Explained Their Strategy 20:56

8d ago20:56

20:56

The New Jersey Devils dropped their home opener to the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2. The Leafs' bottom-six players dominated the Devils in the first period. It wasn't a good outing compared to their trip to Prague, but there's nothing to be concerned about. I spoke with some players from the Leafs (including alternate captain John Tavares) postgame to d…

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Can The Columbus Blue Jackets Win Their Season Opener Against The Wild? 48:09

6d ago48:09

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The Blue Jackets season opener is upon us! I'm joined today by Seth Toupal, as we take a look at the CBJ's offseason, including ex Wild head coach Dean Evason, before taking a look at the Wild and whether they can take the next step to being contenders, and then some prediction fun on how we think tonight's game is going to go! Support Us By Suppor…

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It's Time For The New Jersey Devils' Home Opener...What's it Going to Take to Beat The Toronto Maple Leafs? 22:56

9d ago22:56

22:56

The New Jersey Devils are set to play their home opener against Sheldon Keefe's former team. The Toronto Maple Leafs got shutout by the Montreal Canadiens in their first matchup. Nico Hischier and Keefe spoke about what it's going to take to defeat a playoff-caliber team similar to the Leafs. This is going to be a good early-season test for New Jer…

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Sabres looking to avoid 0-3 start in home opener vs. Kings 21:59

1h ago21:59

21:59

After two losses in Prague, the Sabres look to start their home schedule off on the right foot with a win over the LA Kings. Sneaky Joe previews the matchup, including both team's lineups, and why he doesn't expect a lot of goals in tonight's game. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use…

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The 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets Season Preview 34:56

2h ago34:56

34:56

The Blue Jackets 24-25 season is upon us, what are the predictions saying? We look at some analytical projections, some fanduel odds, and some fan predictions, before guessing who's going to lead this team in scoring, who needs to have a huge season, and who's going to be a breakout player for the CBJ this year! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor…

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Which Sabre could win an NHL award this season? 28:53

11h ago28:53

28:53

The Sabres are dealing with some injuries to Nicholas Aube-Kubel, Zach Benson, and JJ Peterka. Sneaky Joe connects some dots that could signal Peterka playing in the home opener on Thursday. Plus, the NHL opens in North America, and which Sabres could win an NHL award this season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametim…

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What Is Going On With The Columbus Blue Jackets Line Combinations? 32:19

14h ago32:19

32:19

The Blue Jackets are making the best of a bad situation with their forward core, and as a result, it doesn't look ideal. There's no excuse to field a subpar defence though, which it seems like Dean Evason is leaning toward, putting Jack Johnson in the top 6, and Harris/Jiricek in the press box. We talk about the line combos for both F and D, and ab…

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Why do the Sabres do this to us? 27:09

1d ago27:09

27:09

Through two games, you couldn't have imagined it going worse. The Sabres get beat for the second game in a row by the Devils, thoroughly. Sneaky Joe talks what went wrong on Saturday, but also on the positive end of things, how amazing Devon Levi looked. Plus, roster transactions, the Sabres lose James Reimer, and did Brendan Dillon deserve a suspe…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Claim Zach Aston Reese Off Waivers; Final Opening Night Roster Questions 28:14

11d ago28:14

28:14

With more confirmation that Boone Jenner will be out long LONG term, the Blue Jackets needed bodies. They claimed Zach Aston Reese from Vegas, and hopefully he can help solidify a very wobbly bottom 6 for the CBJ. He does add some more question marks to the opening night roster, but we're taking it one step at a time. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in sel…

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Global Series: New Jersey Devils Swept The Buffalo Sabres in Dominating Fashion Once Again 21:10

3d ago21:10

21:10

For the first time since 2021, the New Jersey Devils have won their first two games of the season. They swept the Buffalo Sabres in dominating fashion during the Global Series in Prague. Paul Cotter had another great outing and Seamus Casey scored his first career goal. The Devils will host their home opener on Thursday when they play Sheldon Keefe…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Have More Injuries; Sign Kevin Labanc 31:39

3d ago31:39

31:39

Dmitiri Voronkov and Boone Jenner join the list of injured Blue Jackets and Columbus is in need of reinforcements. Enter Kevin Labanc, who scored 6 goals in the preseason on a PTO with the New Jersey Devils, and who is looking to prove something after recording only 9 points last season with San Jose. We discuss the signing with JD Young of Locked …

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Global Series: New Jersey Devils Dominated The Buffalo Sabres on Opening Night 24:42

4d ago24:42

24:42

The New Jersey Devils came out of the gates strong. They dominated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 to open up their season in Prague. A lot of the newly acquired players established themselves right away. The Global Series is off to a great start and has exceeded my expectations so far. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devils) …

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Kevin Labanc Had a Great Preseason...Should The New Jersey Devils Add Him to The Roster?; My Season Predictions 25:01

15d ago25:01

25:01

Happy gameday, everybody. The New Jersey Devils are set to open up their season against the Buffalo Sabres in Prague. Before the game starts, I wanted to share my season previews. Even though the Devils didn't perform well in the preseason there were still a few bright spots. One of them was Kevin Labanc who scored six goals in his last three appea…

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Will the Sabres break the drought? 2024-25 season predictions 30:50

15d ago30:50

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The Sabres have the longest playoff drought in NHL history. Will this finally be the year that they break it? Sneaky Joe gives his predictions for who makes the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, and whether the Sabres are one of the eight teams. Also, who Joe picks to win the Stanley Cup, and individual award picks. Support Us By Supporting Our S…

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Here's Why We Should Be Cautiously Optimistic About The Columbus Blue Jackets This Season 24:47

15d ago24:47

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The CBJ are succeeding in preseason, can they keep it up? Well, I have a couple of reasons why they should be able to. Plus, we take a look at tonight's roster, whether putting Provorov on the right side is the key to making room for Mateychuk, and we talk about Gavin Brindley going on IR before the season has even started. Support Us By Supporting…

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New Jersey Devils Analyst & Studio Host Rachel Herzog Joins The Show 35:48

6d ago35:48

35:48

New Jersey Devils studio host and analyst Rachel Herzog accompanied me on today's episode. She was recently hired by MSG and we talked about her journey as a sports broadcaster. Rachel got her start at St. Cloud State University and was also a defenseman for their women's hockey team. Aside from the Devils, Rachel has worked for Husky Productions a…

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Sabres 2024-25 player stat projections 28:40

16d ago28:40

28:40

Sneaky Joe stats out each Buffalo Sabres player's stats for the 2024-25 season! Will Tage Thompson return to a 90+ point player? Can Dylan Cozens bounce back from a down season? How much higher can JJ Peterka, Bowen Byram, and many others go with their numbers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an acc…

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How Optimistic Should We Be About The Columbus Blue Jackets Season? 28:18

16d ago28:18

28:18

The CBJ are 4-2 in preseason so far. Should we be optimistic about this? Or should we be tempering our expectations? I'm here to tell you that it's a little of column a, and a little of column b, before getting into some thoughts about goaltending, and an update on the CBJ salary cap! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gam…

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Sabres looked balanced and dangerous in the preseason 27:39

17d ago27:39

27:39

The Sabres wrapped up their preseason with another win, finishing 6-1 in preseason/exhibition games this September. Sneaky Joe has his takeaways on what the Sabres looked like style wise, and who stood out for both the NHL squad and the AHL squad in the preseason. Plus, big injuries for a team in the Atlantic Division. Support Us By Supporting Our …

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Why the Buffalo Sabres simply can’t extend their playoff drought to 14 years 35:14

18d ago35:14

35:14

After a half decade-plus of trying and failing to crack the Top-4 of the NHL’s Atlantic Division, are one or more of the Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings primed to finally get back to the playoffs? And are the Montreal Canadiens happy to chill out at the bottom of the standings for one more year? In this special Locked On NHL S…

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Why the Blue Jackets need growth from their youth movement to return to competitiveness 33:37

18d ago33:37

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Will the winner of the NHL’s Metro Division be a team that didn’t make the playoffs last season? The New Jersey Devils stand a chance of making that happen. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins want to get back into the show with their legendary core trio, the Flyers are looking to build upon a surprising 2023-24, and the Blue Jackets enter the seaso…

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Game week for the Buffalo Sabres 27:13

18d ago27:13

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The Sabres open the season this week against the New Jersey Devils! Sneaky Joe talks where most projections slot the Sabres for the year and what we learned from them during the preseason. Plus, big news in the division, as negotiations between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman are getting ugly which could have big ramifications in the Atlantic Divisio…

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Why the New Jersey Devils can go from out of the playoffs to the top of the Metro Division 33:37

9d ago33:37

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Will the NHL’s Metro Division winner be a team that didn’t make the playoffs last season? The New Jersey Devils stand a chance of making that happen. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins want to get back into the show with their legendary core trio, the Flyers are looking to build upon a surprising 2023-24, and the Blue Jackets enter the season grapp…

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There's No Need to be Concerned About The New Jersey Devils Despite Their Terrible Preseason Outings 27:20

19d ago27:20

27:20

The New Jersey Devils dropped their more recent game to the New York Islanders 5-1. They're still winless during preseason. It doesn't help that their main NHL players are currently en route to Prague to open up the regular season on October 4th. It hasn't been pretty, but there's no need to be concerned. On the bright side, Seamus Casey is joining…

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Sabres name Rasmus Dahlin the next captain of the team 28:37

21d ago28:37

28:37

The Sabres have a new captain. Rasmus Dahlin will be wearing the 'C', going forward. Sneaky Joe talks Dahlin's development as a player and a leader over the last six years here in Buffalo, and who will join him as alternate captains. Plus, JJ Peterka's big day in Munich as the Sabres beat Red Bull Munich, and the Sabres B squad plays great in Ottaw…

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Kent Johnson Shines For Columbus Blue Jackets In Shutout Over Blues 26:59

23d ago26:59

26:59

Holy moly, Kent Johnson. The standout star of the night for me, but why was his performance so good? We look at that, look at who else impressed, who we were hoping would have a bigger night than they did, and what needs to come next for the CBJ to keep succeeding! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an…

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New Jersey Devils Lost Their 3rd Straight Preseason Game...Seamus Casey Continues to Impress 23:29

23d ago23:29

23:29

The New Jersey Devils lost to the Washington Capitals 5-3. They have now dropped their third straight preseason matchup. Sheldon Keefe said that the team didn't play "great hockey". Despite the issues, Seamus Casey turned a lot of heads. There are still some positive takeaways. Interview soundbites: Jack Hughes & Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy of the New …

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Sabres arrive in Europe + Novikov shines in Pittsburgh 32:28

23d ago32:28

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The Sabres are in Germany, ahead of Friday's exhibition with Red Bull Munich. Sneaky Joe gives the update on Rasmus Dahlin from practice, and JJ Peterka's experience being back home. Plus, the Sabres B squad beat the Penguins in the preseason, featuring great performances from Nikita Novikov and Anton Wahlberg. And a bunch of good mailbag questions…

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Who's Going To Step Up For The Columbus Blue Jackets Tonight? 30:12

24d ago30:12

30:12

Preseason game 2 is tonight, and it's a more vet heavy lineup than Monday night. Who's stepping up? What do the lines look like? Who needs to have a big game? All this and more on today's episode! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrict…

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New Jersey Devils Got Shutout by The Montreal Canadiens in a Very Unexciting Game...What Went Wrong? 23:43

24d ago23:43

23:43

The New Jersey Devils traveled to Quebec to take on the Montreal Canadiens for their second preseason game. They ended up getting shutout 3-0 in a very dull matchup. It was to be expected since most of the lineup were AHL players. As always, preseason is a time for experimentation. Interview soundbite: Sheldon Keefe (Courtesy of the New Jersey Devi…

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No Need To Panic As Columbus Blue Jackets Kids Lose To Sabres Veterans 34:29

15d ago34:29

34:29

Yes, the scoreline looked bad, but there's no need to panic as the CBJ kids lose 6-1 to a Sabres lineup that will look very close to their opening night roster. We talk about who we liked, who needs to improve, and what we expect from the next preseason game tomorrow night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, …

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Zach Benson earning top-six shot as Sabres head to Europe 29:10

24d ago29:10

29:10

The Sabres dominate another preseason game, as they get ready to head to Europe. Zach Benson continues to impress, playing in the top-six, and Lindy Ruff has noticed. Plus, Joe looks through the 27 players on the new Sabres mural in front of the arena, and keep an eye on Konsta Helenius and Noah Ostlund. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gamet…

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New Jersey Devils Are Making Massive Lineup Changes For Their Second Preseason Matchup (Ft. Jersey Joe) 47:31

25d ago47:31

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The New Jersey Devils are slated to take on the Montreal Canadiens for their second preseason matchup. As always, preseason is a time for experimentation. The Devils will be making some massive changes to their lineup. It consists of players who didn't participate in the first game against the New York Islanders. Jersey Joe (Pucks & Pitchforks) joi…

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What is JJ Peterka's ceiling as a player? 26:04

25d ago26:04

26:04

Sneaky Joe dives in on JJ Peterka, who had a hat-trick on Saturday. Can Peterka become an all-star level player in the NHL? A look at his 5v5 numbers, and who he's playing with this season shows he has a 40+ goal season in him. Plus, should the Sabres pay Peterka now before he has a breakout season? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime D…

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New Jersey Devils Dropped Their First Preseason Matchup Against The New York Islanders...Good Start? 25:24

21d ago25:24

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The New Jersey Devils dropped their first preseason matchup to the New York Islanders by a score of 4-2. They had a good showing in the first period, but the last two belonged to the Islanders. Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt were a good duo. Dougie Hamilton and Jacob Markstrom were also impressive. Sheldon Keefe explained his mindset heading into p…

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Lindy's Sabres bully Penguins in preseason opener 31:42

27d ago31:42

31:42

In their first preseason game, the Sabres were fast, physical, and managed to score SEVEN GOALS. Sneaky Joe talks first impressions of Lindy Ruff's system and style of play. There's no doubt the Sabres looked like they wanted to finish every check, despite it being preseason, and the Penguins did not take kindly to it. Plus, Zach Benson's performan…

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New Jersey Devils Signed Dawson Mercer to a Three-Year, $12 Million Extension (Ft. Daniel Amoia) 27:48

28d ago27:48

27:48

The New Jersey Devils and Dawson Mercer finally agreed on a new contract. Merc Dawg signed a three-year, $12 million extension. This means that all offseason priorities have been taken care of and it's time to focus solely on what's ahead. Daniel Amoia (The Hockey Writers) joined me on today's episode to break it all down. Follow Daniel on the "X" …

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New Jersey Devils Training Camp Has Begun...Tom Fitzgerald & Sheldon Keefe Shared Their Thoughts 26:00

24d ago26:00

26:00

The 2024-25 regular season is fast approaching. The New Jersey Devils began their training camp and it seems like the team is off to a positive start. A lot of the players are pumped up for the new year. Sheldon Keefe and Tom Fitzgerald had a joint press conference to share their optimism and expectations. Fitzy also had a funny quote during the pr…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Open Training Camp; Release Plans To Honour Johnny Gaudreau This Season 26:18

30d ago26:18

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Training camp is underway for the 2024-25 season! Who's playing with who? Who are we excited to see? Plus, Don Waddell and Dean Evason talked about how to honour the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first pur…

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