Beyond the Blade

The Buffalo Sabres returned from the Olympic break with a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. We break down some key topics from the matchup.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres are back from the Olympic break tomorrow and open a three-game road trip in New Jersey.Touch on that and more in a quick episode before hockey resumes.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

As we work our way through the Olympic break, Chad DeDominicis answers a few fan questions in this episode.1:50 - Kulich Update4:45 - Playoff Goaltending9:11 - Power Play14:40 - Olympics25:00 - Jack QuinnSponsor: Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres lost their final game before the Olympic break, 5-2 to the Pittsburgh PenguinsSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the Sabres' two-game road trip in Florida and roster needs with the playoffs in mind.3:30 - Florida Trip10:52 - Forward Lines17:55 - Roster needs for the PlayoffsSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDomincis discusses Josh Doan's new contract extension, the heavy usage of the top four defensemen, and more.1:52 - Josh Doan9:22 - Top 4 Defensemen Usage25:00 - Ostlund and Helenius32:33 - Three GoaltendersSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres pick up another win, this time on 05-06 reunion night, over divisional opponent the Montreal Canadiens.We break down a fun night. This team is for real, and we go over standout players.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres pick up the two points against the Philadelphia Flyers to get back into a playoff spot in the East.We touch on some details from the game, including line changes, goaltending, and Norris' injury.Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses another front office addition for the Sabres, line changes, and more as they head into a pivotal stretch of the season.2:30 - Stacy Roest9:06 - Forward line changes13:27 - Trade ideas29:10 - Upcoming scheduleSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres improved to 12-1 in their last 13 games with a 5-2 victory over the New York Rangers. We break down some takeaways from the game.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres got back into the win column with a 5-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres' winning streak has come to an end. Now, we get to see what kind of team they'll be moving forward and how this roster will respond.1:50 - Team Response10:23 - Depth being tested16:20 - Forward lines25:11 - Power PlaySponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres won their ninth game in a row against the St. Louis Blues. They played a solid team game again, and a few players stood out with a strong performance.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres have won eight games in a row and have brought playoff hopes back into the picture.1:39 - Different feel8:14 - Goaltending Rhythm14:36 - Lineup decisions with Zucker returning26:45 - World Junior Championship UpdateSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Sabres pick up a 5-3 win over the Flyers to win their fourth game in a row.1:40 - Bad start4:40 - Standout players10:54 - InjuriesSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres have fired Kevyn Adams, and Jarmo Kekalainen takes over as general manager. Chad DeDominicis discusses the change and where they may go from here.2:11 - Adams out19:00 - Jarmo Era25:58 - More changes?35:00 - Fan questionsSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the latest with the Buffalo Sabres and their continued struggles on the road. The overall view on the team at this point and the most recent roster decision with Noah Ostlund.1: 40 - 5v5 Team Numbers11:17 - Noah Ostlund Decision21:00 - Defense PairsSponsored by: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

The Buffalo Sabres picked up a dominating 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. We touch on some numbers and performances in tonight's game.

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres' winning four of their last five games as they approach full health. We look ahead to the remaining games on the calendar in November. 1:52 - Recap11:21 - Norris return17:22 - Jordan Greenway23:45 - Offensive output28:04 - Upcoming scheduleSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the latest with the Alex Tuch contract situation and looks ahead to the matchup with the Edmonton Oilers.1:00 - Last week recap6:25 - Tuch Situation14:50 - Oilers Game PreviewSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses how the Buffalo Sabres need to stay afloat while they deal with a growing injury list.3:30 - Injuries8:30 - Staying AfloatSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis answers fans' questions on the Buffalo Sabres through 12 games of the season.1:10 - Goaltending8:30 - Alex Tuch16:30 - Defense Pairs20:13 - Power PlaySponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis looks ahead to the game against the Boston Bruins and a few other Buffalo Sabres topics.1:40 - Bruins Matchup6:45 - Jordan Greenway at center11:56 - Jarmo and Karmanos scouting in ColumbusSponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a good week from the Buffalo Sabres, where they picked up five of a possible eight points.1:37 - Team Overview15:12 - Kesselring Return25:57 - Goaltenders31:51 - Radim MrtkaSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller & Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis answered questions from fans covering a variety of topics about the Buffalo Sabres so far this season.1:30 - Intro8:30 - Tage/Dahlin Ultimatum14:27 - Jarmo18:56 - Core succeeding without a rush offense24:20 - Line consistency27:54 - Team Defense33:15 - Owen Power42:20 - Goalies48:11 - QuinnSponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Anthony Sciandra and Chad DeDominicis discuss the Sabres picking up their first win of the season against the Ottawa Senators.2:00 - First win of the season12:29 - Josh Doan18:29 - Alex Lyon23:45 - Overview through 4 gamesSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis previews the Buffalo Sabres' 2025-26 season, discussing a variety of topics.3:00 - Three Questions19:35 - Breakout Players24:48 - Alex Tuch extension31:03 - Season PredictionSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this week's Mailbag Thursday episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a variety of topics, such as Zach Benson, playmaking talent, and more.1:20 - Zach Benson Expectations7:35 - Playmaking talent10:30 - New Strength Coach Impact on Injuries13:40 - Seth Appert15:15 - What If Scenarios20:56 - Power Play and Penalty KillSponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the injury concerns for the Buffalo Sabres as they approach their opening night, just one week away. The episode concludes with an analysis of how the power play has performed so far in the preseason.2:00 - Luukkonen Injury7:57 - Defense Injuries11:23 - Ryan Johnson17:11 - Power PlaySponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis reviews the first two games of the Buffalo Sabres' preseason and discusses the events of the first week of training camp.1:29 - Preseason Start4:40 - Goalies11:15 - Top line13:50 - Konsta Helenius117:10 - Zac Jones22:12 - Radim MrtkaSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

Chad DeDominicis was joined by Shayna Goldman of The Athletic in our second episode of the analytics summer series.Background - 2:10Importance of context - 9:00Best ways to learn - 17:24What's next in analytics - 23:22Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

Eddy Tabone and Vlad join Chad DeDominicis to kick off the Expected Buffalo analytics summer series. We touched on model building, adjusting as the game changes, what's next, and the crossover with lacrosse.Backgrounds - 4:10Model Building - 10:30Adjustments - 20:30What's next in hockey analytics - 26:38Sponsor - One Pie Pizza

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis recaps day one of NHL free agency and other moves the Buffalo Sabres have made this offseason.Lafferty trade - 2:43Alex Lyon - 4:58Justin Danforth - 8:42RFAs - 11:20Outlook - 28:14Podcast Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis recaps the big trade the Buffalo Sabres made already and what we could see happen less than 24 hours away from the 2025 NHL Draft.Peterka Trade - 2:00Bowen Byram Trade Situation - 14:40NHL Draft - 24:00Podcast Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Austin Garret joins Chad DeDominicis to discuss the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft.2:54 - Class thoughts5:32 - Victor Eklund7:46 - Porter Martone9:40 - Jake O'Brien14:49 - Roger McQueen18:01 - Justin Carbonneau22:15 - Worst option at 925:45 - Late 1st Options29:25 - Trading 9th overall31:48 - Late round options36:45 - New draft rulesSponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis takes his turn in the general manager chair and goes through a mock offseason for the Buffalo Sabres.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis answered a few questions from Buffalo Sabres fans about the offseason.Roster wishes - 2:26Bo Byram/1st round pick - 6:00Dahlin/Power Partner - 10:35JJ Peterka - 13:45Alex Tuch - 18:18Defense - 25:18Terry Pegula - 27:37Braeden Schneider - 31:00Lindy Ruff - 33:32NHL Scouting Combine - 37:44Sponsor: Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Anthony Sciandra takes the role of Buffalo Sabres general manager to run through our annual mock offseason episode.Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres hiring Jarmo Kekalainen as the new senior advisor. He also gets into the idea of acquiring Jason Robertson and the NHL Scouting Combine.Kekalainen - 1:30Robertson - 11:15Combine - 23:12Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis goes through where the Buffalo Sabres stand with potential changes to the front office and coaching staff. He also talks about the roster and the Amerks to end the show.1:52 - Front Office17:05 - Coaching Staff24:00 - Roster (Byram/Samuelsson/Center)34:47 - AmerksPodcast Sponsor: One Pie Pizza | Hiller Comerford Injury and Disability.

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a busy day of front office news for the Buffalo Sabres. Confirmation that Kevyn Adams will remain as general manager, addition of Eric Staal, and more.1:15 - Kevyn Adams remains as GM4:30 - Eric Staal hired8:43 - Seth Appert22:00 - Jason Karmanos Future28:36 - Special AdvisorPodcast Sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford Injury and Disability Law

In this offering episode, Chad DeDominicis spends some time going through the results of the NHL Draft Lottery. The Sabres fall two spots to the 9th overall pick.Lottery - 1:30Prospects at 9 - 3:35Trade Idea - 14:08Podcast sponsors: One Pie Pizza | Hiller and Comerford Injury & Disability

The 2024-25 Sabres season has concluded. In this episode, Chad DeDominicis answers a handful of questions from fans about the club on and off the ice heading into the offseason.1:00 - Noah Ostlund4:00 - Jiri Kulich14:05 - Kevyn Adams21:00 - Offseason questionsPodcast sponsors: One Pie Pizza & Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres' elimination from playoff contention for the 14th year in a row. It's time to start looking at why and officially shift into off-season mode.Official Elimination - 3:20Positives down the stretch - 19:45Offseason mode - 34:03Official Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

In this edition of xB Mailbag Thursday, Chad DeDominicis answers three questions on the Buffalo Sabres.2:01 - Responsibility for the 13-game losing streak10:00 - Aaron Ekblad13:03 - Reimer extension/GoaltendingOfficial Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses a few players on the roster as we head into the final 9 games of the season.Jack Quinn - 4:35Mattias Samuelsson - 16:00NCAA Tournament - 23:00Podcast sponsor: One Pie Pizza

On this mailbag Thursday, Chad DeDominicis answered three questions. One on the Sabres' upcoming RFA's, another on a trade scenario, and lastly one on the goaltending.At the end, he highlighted the Sabres prospects in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis focuses on three players who have stood out for the Sabres in their roles this season. Ryan McLeod, Peyton Krebs, and Zach Benson have been successful in what they've been asked to do this season.The show ends by re-hashing the analytics debate that was decided years ago.Injuries - 3:23McLeod - 6:09Krebs - 13:05Benson - 17:48Analytics - 25:31Official Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis puts a bow on the Buffalo Sabres trade deadline moves. The conversation then shifts to a discussion on the Rasmus Dahlin false report, and what all of this means for the organization moving forward. We're at the breaking point of the Kevyn Adams era.2:16 - Trade Deadline moves11:31 - Dahlin report & Kevyn Adams last stand26:26 - Player decisions for the offseason31:30 - Line combinations moving forwardPodcast Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses the latest with the Buffalo Sabres going into the trade deadline day.1:54 - JJ Peterka Rumors14:29 - Other Deadline ThoughtsOfficial Sponsor: One Pie Pizza

On this xB Mailbag Thursday we kicked off the show talking about the horrific performance against the Carolina Hurricanes.Then we got into a few questions from fans covering Luukkonen, Cozens, and the trade deadline.Official Podcast Sponsor: One Pie Pizza