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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hello friends of Bluesky, it’s been a minute. I was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocalist at the 2026 Buffalo Nightlife Music Awards and would sincerely appreciate it if ya took a minute to cast a vote for me! Vote here: form.jotform.com/262493580088...

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Joan McGuire @joanmcguire.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Went looking for @brendanorr.bsky.social and wouldn’t you know it!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Sports Trivia at Mr. Goodbar is BACK! Join us 10/6 for our first trivia night of the season + a watch party for Sabres vs Wild. 2 Sabres categories, 2 Bills categories, & 2 general sports categories with prizes such as Sabres tickets, signed Sabres gear, gift certificates & more!

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What could be better than enjoying an evening of The Beatles & Oasis tunes at an outdoor concert in the Mecca of the Great Lakes aka Buffalo, NY? Literally nothing. Playing at Fountain Plaza downtown this Thursday for the Thursday & Main concert series with The Shakermakers. Hope to see you there!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Reports continue to indicate the Sabres & Alex Tuch will be parting ways July 1. Thankfully for the Sabres, an offseason that projects to have a lot of player movement combined with internal reinforcements should give the team multiple options to fill the Tuch-void in the top 9.

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

As the old saying goes, “Taylor has never been wrong about anything in his life” and that applies to the Tuch situation. @taylornigrelli.bsky.social

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“It’s not “oh it’s gonna be a problem when he’s 37.” It could be a problem when he’s 32.” On our new episode out now, we discuss the latest on Alex Tuch, goaltending next year, if the Sabres should trade young pieces for proven talent, & more offseason questions.

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Happy Birthday to one-half of the finest Sabres podcast in existence! @brendanorr.bsky.social

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

No formal pod watch party tonight but we’ll be watching the game at Mr. Goodbar if you’re in need of Game 7 plans! Not just saying it because they’re our sponsor but the vibes, beverages, and food will be unmatched so come hangout. #thisisnotanad #okaymaybeitisalittle

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are putting the bad vibes of Game 3 behind us and are LOCKING IN for the Game 4 watch party upstairs at Mr. Goodbar on Tuesday. Our last watch party was the 6-1 win over Boston in Game 4, so we’re expecting similar results tomorrow. Let’s tie this series up! 😤🦬⚔️🍻

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

No sense in talking about any other contracts this offseason until Benson’s is done. What a player.

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Sabres are onto round 2 & face a tough opponent in Montreal. While the two teams share similar profiles, the Sabres have shown a versatility in how they can win games that will hopefully present problems for MTL. New episode previewing the series, looking back at Boston, & more out now.

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Had such a blast on Sunday at Mr. Goodbar. Thanks to everyone who came out, can't wait for the next one! Check out our first ever full video episode on YouTube (or your usual streaming platform). Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZjj...

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Optimal plans to watch the warpath rage on this afternoon ⬇️

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In need of Game 4 plans? Look no further! Drink specials, cool giveaways, A+ bar food, & the most immaculate vibes at Mr. Goodbar. Also, we’ll be doing interviews with attendees in the intermissions that’ll be part of our Monday episode so come through if you wanna be on the pod!

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The Concert for Jenn is goin down tonight! Great cause, killer lineup, & cool raffle items at one of Buffalo’s best spots, in honor of my force of a sister. It’d mean the world if you join us or make a donation to support mental health & addiction services! 🎫: bit.ly/4tV1hK5 Donate: bit.ly/4sLEn6Z

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Two days away! You won’t wanna miss this lineup while your money goes to a great cause. Can’t make the concert but still want to support? Donate to our campaign below! Tix: bit.ly/4tV1hK5 Donate: bit.ly/4sLEn6Z

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

A week from today is the 4th annual benefit concert I organize for my sister Jenn who passed away in late 2022. It's a special night supporting a great mental health & addiction resource. I'd love for you to come out or consider donating to our efforts: linktree.com/theconcertforjenn

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I don’t post here (or in general) too much these days but I’m feeling #emotional about the Sabres so sharing a thread I posted over on Twitter about this season

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Keep the celebrations going for our Atlantic Division winning Buffalo Sabres TONIGHT at our final Buffalo Sports Trivia Night of the season upstairs at Mr. Goodbar! 7 pm start, don’t miss it!

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Taylor @taylornigrelli.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Before the season, @brendanorr.bsky.social and I hosted a trivia challenge with some local media at Mr. Goodbar. I remember laughing with Matt and others afterwards about one analytics model clocking the Sabres at 98 points. And they cleared it by 10 points! After starting with 26 in 29 games!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Our final trivia night of the season is going down tomorrow at Mr. Goodbar! Show off how well you can name some guys and win cool prizes. Good times guaranteed, come through!

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Hello friends my Oasis tribute band with other Buffalo music scene fellas is playing at Jack Rabbit tonight for a cool $5. If you haven’t been to one of our shows yet, they’re a total blast. Come through.

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Taylor @taylornigrelli.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Usual caveats about shootouts and no ties etc. but this is just mind blowing. The 1975 Sabres! +114 goal differential! Like, a dozen guys from that team are in the Sabres Hall of Fame! One of two teams to beat the Ken Dryden Canadiens in the playoffs!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Our last trivia night of the season is upon us! Join us upstairs at Mr. Goodbar this Tuesday night at 7 PM to put your ball & puck knowledge to the test. They’ve been a blast all year but especially as of late, don’t miss out!

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We’re approaching the 4th annual benefit concert I put on for my late sister w/ proceeds going to a great local mental health/addiction resource, ROME. We’re trying to raise $11K to get our 4-year total to $50K. Would mean a ton if you’d consider donating: www.paypal.com/donate/?camp...

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Put your ability to name some guys to the test TOMORROW upstairs at Mr. Goodbar for Trivia Night for your chance to win tix to the Sabres regular season finale! Even if you don’t want to compete, you can come hangout & watch the game while enjoying some of the best bar food & beverages in WNY.

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Who wants a pair of tix to the Sabres regular season finale? Join us at trivia next week for your chance to win! We’ll be debuting our new format (2 Sabres rounds, 2 Bills rounds, 2 general sports rounds) & hosting a watch party as the Sabs take on the Islanders. Don’t miss it!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

ICYMI: We welcomed @rmlenzi.bsky.social back to the pod late last week to check in ahead of the Sabres final stretch. We talk Lindy Ruff for Jack Adams, the origins of the team's December turnaround, who we're excited to see elevate their game in the playoffs, and more! @hockeypodnet.bsky.social

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

“… like so many other places” hmmm yes that does sound familiar

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The fellas and I are raising money for Justice for Migrant Families at our show this Friday night at Revolver Records on Elmwood. Gonna be a great time for a great cause, come through and enjoy some tunes

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Head over to our Instagram (@straightupsabres) to enter for a chance to win a pair of 100-level tickets to next Wednesday’s Sabres game against Boston!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We've got a new episode dropping tomorrow, but in the meantime, revisit our Monday episode where we dive into what to do with the bottom pair as we approach the playoffs + so much more. Find us on your streaming platform: linktree.com/straightupsabres

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

"I really compare Sabres fans in this region to Soviet sleeper agents. They're always just waiting to get turned on."

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Jack Quinn hat trick the Sabres are unstoppable

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Ah well go get Robert Thomas now

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Time for Jarmo to lock in

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The Sabres are the talk of the NHL as they keep racking up wins while being in the midst of high profile trade speculation. In a vacuum, Parayko is a good add to the blueline, but given his contract, age, & acquisition cost, is he the -right- win-now target? New episode out now.

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

SPORTS TRIVIA & SABRES VS VEGAS WATCH PARTY TOMORROW AT MR. GOODBAR! Put your sports smarts to the test to win tickets to an upcoming Sabres game while watching the Sabs take on the Golden Knights at one of Buffalo’s best bars.

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Brad? @bradquestionmark.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Day 1 for the new President: 1) Outlaw Kalshi and Polymarket 2) Seize their servers 3) Analyze who made money on these stupid bets 4) Arrest anyone who did anything resembling insider trading 5) Burn Kalshi and Polymarket HQ to the ground and put housing in its place

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Taylor & I had a good chat about the Team USA controversy after diving into the Sabres post-Olympic return to action. Check it out wherever you stream podcasts/music.

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Trivia Night returns next week! Gather some friends or compete solo for a chance to win 100 level Sabres tickets as they enter the final stretch to break the drought. Good times guaranteed, tell your friends & come through!

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

This photo is gonna do generational numbers in the future any time the Red Wings lose after Patel inevitably ends up in prison

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

She really just said why are you talking about the mass coverup of child rape when you should be talking about money

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Can't even imagine how sick it must've been to watch a LaFontaine-Mogilny-Andreychuk-Hawerchuk-Bodger powerplay. And it was run by John Tortorella lmao

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Had the pleasure of having 90's Sabre Doug Bodger return to the pod for a wide-ranging chat about the Sabres' success this season, his career, and stories from his playing days, including this gem of a story about Alex Mogilny. Listen wherever you stream podcasts!

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Brendan Orr @brendanorr.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

My new band deb. dropped our debut single today, check out “Ankle Weights” wherever you stream music! Spotify: bit.ly/3HM8Znm Apple Music: apple.co/3HLKWVG

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

It’s been a while since we’ve done a mailbag, so reply here with your questions for us to answer on Thursday’s episode! Offseason, 25-26 season, Sabres/hockey history, league-wide, non-hockey, etc. whatever it is, send it our way!

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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Yet again, Kevyn Adams failed to act with any urgency this offseason. While Byram returning isn’t the worst, it’s another example of him fundamentally not being able to execute the moves needed to propel this team forward, even when he has 1 year left on his contract. (1/2)

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