Moving The Goalposts For Sabres Expectations

Moving The Goalposts For Sabres Expectations

Author: Blue Wire March 3, 2026 Duration: 1:21:19

On the episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by hockey writer and media personality Joe Yerdon to discuss among other topics if it's time to move the goalposts when it comes to managing the Buffalo Sabres' expectations.

It's not a done yet but the Sabres find themselves in incredibly well position to end their historic 14-year playoff drought. Their 24-5-2 record over their past 31 games has them and us as consumers thinking that just ending the drought isn't the end of their story for this season. Joe gives insight on why Buffalo's primed not just to make the playoffs but potentially do some damage while in them.

They also spend a time talking about an underrated reason why this team is turning their fortunes around---goaltending. UPL and especially Alex Lyon have paved the way for the Sabres winning ways to stay sustainable for a long stretch. Is Lyon the best unrestricted free agent signing of anyone in the league this past summer?

Also, Mattias Samuelsson has been one of the remarkable turnaround stories we've seen on the Sabres in a long time. That plus Tage Thompson being honored, trade deadline buzz and much more.

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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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