Huge Road Stretch For Sabres Could Determine Standings

Huge Road Stretch For Sabres Could Determine Standings

Author: Blue Wire March 17, 2026 Duration: 49:35

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Chris Ostrander to discuss several Buffalo Sabres and Bills topics, including a four-game road trip this week for the Sabres that could go a long way in determining where they finish in the Eastern conference standings.

The Sabres have been the best team in the NHL over the past three-plus months, literally. They're best in the league in points, goals scored, goal differential, save percentage and percentage of time playing with a lead. It's seriously mind blowing. The guys talk about how this team has somehow been able to put together a prolonged stretch of Sabres hockey that has fans as excited about this team as they've been in at least the past 20 years.

Buffalo embarks on a four game western swing this week that could ultimately have serious ramifications on where they finish in the standings. The Sabres are (unofficially) locked into the playoff but with seven of their final 11 games at home, having a good road trip keeps them in serious play for winning the Atlantic division and perhaps even the Eastern conference.

Also, is Lindy Ruff looking like a lock to win the Jack Adams trophy for NHL Coach of the Year? That plus Chris has thoughts on the Bills offseason so far and much more. Be sure to follow Chris on X at @2ITB_Buffalo and check out the Two in the Box blog in addition to the Instigator Podcast.

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There's a particular kind of passion that comes from following Buffalo sports, a mix of unwavering hope and hardened realism that Talking Buffalo captures perfectly. Hosted by Buffalo-born Patrick Moran, this Blue Wire podcast dives deep into the heart of the city's teams, with a primary focus on the emotional rollercoasters provided by the Bills and Sabres. Patrick doesn't just report on games; he lives them, offering a perspective that can swing from critical skepticism to full-blown optimism in a single conversation. That authentic, sometimes self-deprecating fan voice is exactly what drives each episode. The show regularly features interviews with guests from across the sports world, media, and even pop culture, providing unique angles and insider insights you won't find elsewhere. It’s this blend of local passion, candid analysis, and diverse conversations that gives the podcast its character. You'll hear the highs, the lows, and all the gritty commentary in between, all filtered through the experience of someone who truly understands what it means to invest in these teams. For anyone who bleeds blue and red or simply appreciates the complex narrative of a sports city, Talking Buffalo feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable, and admittedly opinionated, friend.
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