Sabres Win In Return (Live Reaction), Plus Bills Combine Talk

Sabres Win In Return (Live Reaction), Plus Bills Combine Talk

Author: Blue Wire February 26, 2026 Duration: 1:08:14

On this episode of Talking Buffalo, Patrick Moran is joined by Steve Bermel just moments after the Buffalo Sabres returned to action with a win over New Jersey following the Olympic break for instant reaction in addition to some Buffalo Bills talk from the NFL Combine.

With 25 games to go and a five point lead in the Eastern Conference wild card race, the Sabres are trying to take advantage of the opportunity to end their historic 14-year NHL playoff drought. How did that final stretch begin in New Jersey? The guys break it down.

Also this week has been the NFL Combine with prospects rising and falling down draft boards based on how they interview with teams in Indianapolis and look on the field in drills. Do the guys think the Combine is significantly an overrated event? The guys have thoughts on that, what Joe Brady and Brandon told the media earlier this week and much more.

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