It Can't Get Any Worse - A Buffalo Sabres Podcast

We're back!   Two games and two wins!    Mailbag: @ICGAW    /    icgawpod@gmail.com

After a brief hiatus, we return to discuss the Sabres' plan for the rest of the season, catch up with happenings in Rochester, and look ahead to games against Columbus, Dallas, and Chicago.    Mailbag: Twitter: @ICGAW   ;  Email: ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.COM   What are your reading article: https://buffalonews.com/2019/01/21/buffalo-sabres-nhl-phil-housley-jason-botterill/

In Which, Jay talks about Jeff Skinner's first return to Raleigh, NC (1:14), recaps a four point haul against the Panthers, Bruins, and Devils(11:01), and chats Rochester, Bobrovsky, and a mailbag question about Kyle Okposo (38:01).    Mailbag: @ICGAW/ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.COM   WAYR Article: https://theathletic.com/758974/2019/01/10/758974/

In which, Jay catches up with Jim Lites' "******* Horse- ****" comments in Dallas (1:10), Unpacks three straight losses from the Sabres team that we all knew had never really left (9:58), and checks out a CJ-Smith-less Rochester Americans and other news around the NHL (37:09).   Mailbag: @icgaw/icgawpod@gmail.com   WAYR Article: https://www.tsn.ca/nhlpa-rips-unprofessional-stars-ceo-1.1233600

In which, Jay discusses the Patrick Berglund situation and examines comments from his former Blues teammates (1:43), recaps a rather disappointing 2-point stretch against the Panthers, Capitals, and Ducks (14:53), and checks out the also-struggling Rochester Americans, also-suing Eugene Melnyk, and also-asking listeners and their questions (54:00).    Mailbag: @ICGAW and Icgawpod@gmail.com   WAYR article: https://www.stltoday.com/sports/hockey/professional/berglund-s-buffalo-exit-leaves-blues-concerned-surprised/article_5295f5b0-b6af-5bf4-adf1-9ce7ffbe380c.html

In which, Jay picks apart quotes from teammates about Captain Jack's performance on and off the ice (1:03), recaps a five-point haul against the Yotes, Caps, and Bruins (14:06), and talks preview, Rochester, and Tommy Hawk kicking the crap out of a drunk fan. Also mailbag questions (49:30).    Mailbag: @ICGAW/icgawpod@gmail.com WAYR Article: https://theathletic.com/714803/2018/12/15/the-making-of-a-captain-how-jack-eichel-swiftly-changed-the-sabres-culture-and-the-feeling-in-a-city-that-deserves-a-winning-team/

In which, Jay doubles a mailbag questions with a look at the next era of analytics in professional hockey (1:10), recaps the end of the five game skid for the Sabres (17:05), checks in down the road in Rochester, and welcomes Seattle to the NHL for 21-22 (55:38)   What are you reading article: https://theathletic.com/692365/2018/12/05/dellow-tracking-data-is-coming-and-it-will-drastically-change-the-perception-of-players-and-their-compensation/   Maibag: @ICGAW   /     icgawpod@gmail.com

In which, Jay discusses the woes of the Senator's quest to build a new stadium (1:09), recaps a win, a loss, and a half-loss in the past week (13:55), and chats the struggles of the Amerks, resurgence of Shea Weber, and payment of Jeff Skinner (48:55).    Mailbag: @icgaw/icgawpod@gmail.com   What are you reading article: https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/field-of-broken-dreams-eugene-melnyk-files-lawsuit-against-partners-in-failing-4b-ottawa-development-project

In which Jay discusses an article detailing the rate at which teams deal first and second round picks to each other (1:43), unpacks the 7th, 8th, and 9th, straight wins for the Sabres (8:40), and talks about the up-and-down Amerks, record-setting-bad Senators, and the steady presence of Casey Nelson in the Sabres lineup (33:30).    What are you reading article: https://www.ozy.com/the-huddle/why-nhl-clubs-are-trading-picks-like-never-before/89734   Mailbag: Twitter: @ICGAW Email: ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.COM

In which, Jay discusses an ESPN article on the low numbers of PED violations in the NHL (1:00), reviews the 4th, 5th, and 6th (!) straight wins for the Sabres (11:30), and discusses the perpetually excellent Americans, recently fired NHL head coaches, and continually injured players around the league (47:53). Finishing the show discussing questions about culture and captaincy from the listeners (1:03:00).   Mailbag: @ICGAW or ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.COM     What are you reading article: http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/25317435/why-there-more-ped-cases-nhl

In which, Jay discusses Robin Lehner's battle with substance abuse and mental struggles and the quest to change the stigma about mental illness in the NHL (1:00), recaps three straight wins for the Sabres (17:37), looks ahead to the road trip (56:30), looks down the road to a Justin Bailey resurgence (1:04:15), talks NHL news and opens a mailbag.  Tweet or email questions to the pod @icgaw/icgawpod@gmail.com What are you reading articles: Lehner article: https://theathletic.com/522117/2018/09/13/islanders-goalie-robin-lehner-opens-up-about-his-addiction-and-bipolar-diagnosis-i-could-not-stand-being-alone-in-my-brain/ Road trip article: https://theathletic.com/614718/2018/10/26/its-a-complete-lifestyle-change-what-robin-lehner-like-nhlers-before-him-learned-on-his-first-sober-road-trip/

Unpacking articles from The Athletic examining the boring normalcy of this year's NHL rookies in this week's "What are you reading?" (1:00), examining the latest episode of the Sabres' rollercoaster season (15:25), and chatting about the Amerk's dominance, coach firings, and possible trade deals on the horizon for NHL teams (48:00).   WAYR ARTICLES: Duhatskek Article: https://theathletic.com/630587/2018/11/02/duhatschek-notebook-this-rookie-class-actually-playing-like-rookies-a-look-at-shot-volume/ Casey article: https://theathletic.com/626457/2018/10/31/chemistry-course-is-part-of-the-education-of-young-sabres-like-casey-mittelstadt/ Feedback and, if you enjoy the show, iTunes reviews would be so appreciated! Also, feel free to tweet or email questions for the pod. @icgaw or icgawpod@gmail.com

In which: Jay talks about Auston Matthews' brilliance in a team (and country) that historically doesn't pick Americans (1:01), the three-point outing against Montreal and Columbus (14:03), and the barnstorming Americans, Struggling Blues, and who would win in an inter-Sabres 3v3 tournament (41:30).      WAYR Article: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-toronto-maple-leafs-needed-an-american-to-become-stanley-cup-contenders-again/

No questions from listeners this week. Feel free to tweet us (@icgaw) or email us (icgawpod@gmail.com), and we'll talk about your questions next week!   This week, Jay dissects a New York Times article on the growing presence of NCAA products on and off the ice in the NHL (1:15), reviews the end of the west coast trip for the Sabres and the rising presence of "doink" comments from Dan Dunleavy (14:50), and previews the next outing for the Sabres, catches up with things down the road with the Amerks, and talks about what's going on with William Nylander and America's NEW worst hockey team (38:50).   NYT Article for "What are you reading?": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/20/sports/hockey/nhl-college-coaches.html

In this episode, Jay unpacks the continuous up-and-down season of the Buffalo Sabres (1:50), previews the Sabres' next outings against the Sharks, Kings, and Ducks (28:00), discusses what's going on down the road in Rochester (37:27), and tackles a few questions from the listeners about Reinhart's extension and Linus Ullmark.    Tweet or email the show @ICGAW or ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.COM

Like Jeff Skinner, Jay's voice is playing a quick little vanishing act this week. Thankfully, Jeff is actually still really good at hockey, while Jay is still America's worst podcaster.  In this episode, we review some moves around the Sabres/Amerks world (2:17), recap a truly Buffalonian weekend featuring both ultimate despair and great hope (8:20), look ahead to games against the Avalanche, Coyotes, and Golden Knights (21:45), and check out some stories around town - including some of your questions (29:00)!   Tweet us @icgaw or email us @icgawpod@gmail.com

Recapping the end of the preseason (thank goodness), some last minute roster moves, the opening three games, and just how deep the Ottawa Senators can dig themselves into the bottom of the league.      Join the conversation: find us on twitter @ICGAW or email us @icgawpod@gmail.com

America's Worst Podcaster went to a game, so he talks about some rather meaningless things that he saw as the Sabres beat the Penguin's C team in a rather meanignless preseason game. Also notes on Sam Reinhart's contract, how the Erik Karlsson trade potentially affects the Sabres' 2019 Draft outlook, and some updates about Blue Cross Arena and the Pegula's stakes in Rochester.  Thanks for listening! Follow us @ICGAW on twitter or shoot us an email at ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.com

A quick recap of the Prospects Tournament, a view to the preseason camp roster, and a chat about the five biggest questions going into the Sabres' preaseason camp. Also brief news from down the road in Rochester and around town in the division.    Tweet us @icgaw or email us at icgawpod@gmail.com    Thanks for your support!

Previewing the upcoming season for the Buffalo Sabres' AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans, after their promising, but ultimately disappointing, 17-18 season.    Tweet us @icgaw or email us at icgawpod@gmail.com - Our next pod will be primarily focused on your questions. MAIL BAG.    Tickets are on sale for the Amerks season - including their season opener on Friday, October 5th!

In this episode, Jay examines the ins and outs of an exciting Sabres offseason and makes predictions for the season to come.    To get involved with the show, tweet us @ICGAW or email us at icgawpod@gmail.com   Send us your questions to address during next week's Amerk's Season Preview pod!

An innagural episode to introduce the show and preview what's to come next month.    Look out for Sabres and Amerks season previews in the next few weeks.   Tweet or email us your questions and comments for Episode 1!   Twitter: @ICGAW EMAIL: ICGAWPOD@GMAIL.COM