Episodes

  • Episode 107 - Breaking Point

    Episode 107 - Breaking Point
    Mar 12 2025
    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 moves
    11:31 - Dahlin report & Kevyn Adams last stand
    26:26 - Player decisions for the offseason
    31:30 - Line combinations moving forward

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    42 mins
  • Episode 106 - The Night Before the Deadline

    Episode 106 - The Night Before the Deadline
    Mar 7 2025
    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
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    32 mins
  • xB Mailbag Thursday - 2/27/25

    xB Mailbag Thursday - 2/27/25
    Feb 28 2025
    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.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 105 - All Quiet

    Episode 105 - All Quiet
    Feb 27 2025
    In this episode, Chad DeDominicis discusses how the Buffalo Sabres have improved their play at 5 on 5 over the last 22 games. The discussion then shifts to why Kevyn Adams still shouldn't feel comfortable with this group and how he failed them early in the season.

    The second part of the show is a conversation on a variety of players when it comes to the NHL Trade Deadline. Including, what the Sabres should do with Jordan Greenway and Jason Zucker.

    02:10 - Sabres 5v5 Improvement
    14:50 - Quiet on the trade deadline front
    17:38 - What to do with Jordan Greenway and Jason Zucker
    23:30 - Vegas scouts following the Sabres around

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    32 mins
  • Episode 104 - The Long Shot

    Episode 104 - The Long Shot
    Feb 25 2025
    In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis is joined by Ryan Wilson of Hockeybuzz in the first segment to discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' plans, including the upcoming trade deadline.Later in the episode, the focus changed to the Sabres' hot start against the New York Rangers after the break. Then, the injury to Jason Zucker and Alex Tuch was discussed. Then, the next five-game stretch was examined, which is crucial for the Sabres if they want to keep this long-shot playoff chase a reality.02:00 - Penguins talk with Ryan Wilson25:43 - Greenway's immediate impact29:17 - Injuries32:05 - Upcoming scheduleOfficial Sponsor: One Pie Pizza
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    39 mins
  • Episode 103 - Healthy Roster

    Episode 103 - Healthy Roster
    Feb 20 2025
    In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis discusses the Buffalo Sabres' healthy roster and how the lines are shaking now. The focus is on the pairing of Jordan Greenway and Dylan Cozens.

    The conversation shifts to what to watch for the remainder of this season. Will Jiri Kulich continue to develop as a first-line center? Who from the AHL will get an opportunity to show they can be a part of the roster next season?

    02:08 - Healthy Roster and Lines
    15:16 - What to Watch For
    25:47 - 4 Nations US vs Canada

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    34 mins
  • xB Mailbag Thursday - 2/13/25

    xB Mailbag Thursday - 2/13/25
    Feb 14 2025
    In this episode of the podcast, Chad addresses various questions from listeners regarding the Buffalo Sabres, covering topics such as the role of analytics in decision-making, ownership concerns, goaltending strategies, defensive player evaluations, potential upgrades in the hockey operations department, trade discussions, coaching capabilities, and prospects. Each segment provides insights into the current state and future direction of the team, emphasizing the collaborative nature of decision-making within the organization.

    01:27 Analytics and Team Decisions
    04:19 Ownership and Future of the Team
    06:07 Goaltending Strategy and Future Plans
    10:11 Mattias Samuelsson's Future with the Sabres
    13:35 Hockey Operations Department Upgrades
    17:13 Trade Packages for Rickard Rakell
    21:13 Coaching Effectiveness and Future
    24:56 Evaluating Brandt Clarke's fit as a Sabres target

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    30 mins
  • Episode 102 - The Real Three-Peat

    Episode 102 - The Real Three-Peat
    Feb 13 2025
    In this episode of Expected Buffalo, host Chad DeDominicis discusses the ongoing Four Nations tournament and dives into trade rumors surrounding NHL players, particularly focusing on Jared McCann, Noah Dobson, and Rickard Rakell.

    The conversation then shifts to the Buffalo Bandits, highlighting their undefeated season and discussing their performance and prospects in lacrosse. In this discussion, Chad and Eddy Tabone discuss the current state of lacrosse, focusing on the Bandits' performance, upcoming challenges, and the struggles of the Nighthawks.


    01:41 Trade Rumors
    16:21 NLL Mid-Season Review
    22:52 The Enduring Legacy of Matt Vinc
    24:25 Upcoming Challenges for the Bandits
    29:54 The Nighthawks' Struggles
    33:59 Trade Talks and Potential Moves for the Sabres

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    44 mins