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Chad DeDominicis

@cmdedominicis.bsky.social
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Analytician. Numbernerd. Coloring book GM. Co-host for Expected Buffalo The Podcast| Founder of Expected Buffalo | views/opinions are my own

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Memorial Day sale running on the site through Monday! 30% annual subscription using code MEMORIAL25 Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...
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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
We welcomed @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social back to the pod for a long, wide-ranging offseason preview about front office & coaching moves, addressing holes in the roster, who could be on their way out, and so much more. Episode out now wherever you stream.
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Straight Up Sabres @straightupsabres.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
This week’s episode is dropping tomorrow and it’s gonna be a good one if you like (or dislike) the Sabres, offseason talk, Italians, & renewing your nexus. Excited to welcome our friends @cmdedominicis.bsky.social & @xbanth.bsky.social of @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social back to the pod. Tune in!
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The Buffalo Sabres are limited in what they can do with offer sheets, but Dylan Samberg is a player worth exploring as an option.
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2025 Free Agent Profile: Dylan Samberg - Expected Buffalo
The Buffalo Sabres are limited in what they can do with offer sheets, but Dylan Samberg is a player worth exploring as an option.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Ok sounds good
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I’m simply explaining my thought process in how I view it. I could have just ignored your comment. I thought it would be nice to explain how I view it and separate the two things while acknowledging I don’t agree with his society views.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Gotta tell you when everyone starts out they do not posses hockey operations experience. He’s there to learn, scout (he played a lot of hockey), share on-ice experiences and help recruit. Hes not make trade calls.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Tage Thompson…he’s a trump supporter. Instagram shows that. If you don’t like trump does that make him a piece of shit now too? That’s just one example of why I stay of that part of evaluating b/c it gets convoluted to go player by player exec by exec.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I have no problem with it from a strictly hockey operations hire. Doesn’t mean I think he’s a great guy or agree with his society views that’s not the same thing. You can evaluate these guys however you want. Go nuts. I’m telling how I just focus on the on-ice aspect of it b/c I can’t draw lines.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Ya sure that would be great but who is that going to be? If the Sabres hired Pat Kaleta (first name that came to mind) they’d be laughed at. A lot of the fans favorite alumni have jobs and contracts elsewhere.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Everyone can handle it differently of course. I know how a lot of athletes think or view stuff. I don’t have a check list of each guy what their views on the world are.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I’m not ok with it but what do you want me to do about it? There are probably a handful of guys on the hockey team or football team that think worse things than him & we don’t know. That’s life. There are shitty ppl. I don’t know these guys personally. I have to do my best to separate.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Again while I do not agree with his views that he has expressed, in the sphere of being part of a hockey front office that’s how I choose to evaluate him as a positive or negative addition to the organization. Same goes for Reimer. Don’t agree w/ the views but I evaluate his on-ice performance.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
All that I’ll say to you about this and to be very clear I DO NOT agree with his views. But in the world of sports and entertainment it’s very likely you will not agree with things your favorite athlete believes or thinks. It would likely tarnish your enjoyment of sports. That’s reality. (1/2)
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
I can't logically put it together in my head, they're going to keep the same coaches and the same GM as the key decision maker They can't think that's a fine plan. There's plenty of time still for changes, but history tells us... Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
I’m leaving this up through the end of today because I did a bad job promoting it because of a much needed vacation. Anyways I’ll put out offseason content up against anyone. Season has been over for 18 days & we’ve put out 11 articles. It’s worth the price of admission.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Maybe more if they take Schaefer
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
It’s officially draft szn when @austin716.bsky.social starts to appear again
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Once again the Sabres will be in the market for a top 4 defenseman. Vladislav Gavrikov is arguably the best option remaining that will be available on July 1st. This one is free to everyone:
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2025 Free Agent Profile: Vladislav Gavrikov
The Buffalo Sabres will once again be in the market for a top four defenseman and Vladislav Gavrikov may be the best free agent option remaining.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
The Islanders are making changes to their front office. There’s not a lot on their roster that interests me but there’s 1 forward and 1 defenseman that could make sense for them if they’re made available this summer.
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2025 Team Trade Breakdown: The Islanders may be on track for a rebuild
The New York Islanders may be on track for a rebuild after a change with their management staff and have a few interesting trade options for the Sabres.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
The Kraken are going through a transition phase again. This time in their front office. They could be open to shaking up their roster. There’s two forwards and a defenseman that I think could interest the Sabres if that’s the case.
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2025 Team Trade Breakdown: The Kraken may be open to shaking up their roster
The Seattle Kraken are going through a transition phase again, this time in their front office. They may be open to shaking up their roster.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
People liked this package last year so it’s back again. I’ll probably keep it live through the end of next week.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
I still think it’s likely the Sabres just change titles and nothing significant from an outside addition occurs in the front office. I did put together a list of GM & advisor options for them in case. One has some times to current FO members.
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Front office addition options for the Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres may be making changes to their front office. It's likely just some role changes but here are some outside options to consider.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The Sabres have historically done their UFA work in the second or third tier of unrestricted free agency under Adams. Anthony Mantha could be worth a gamble on a low salary contract but the injury concerns may be too much to overlook.
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2025 Free Agent Profile: Anthony Mantha
If the Buffalo Sabres are looking to take a low-cost gamble on a forward, Anthony Mantha could be a good option but he has injury concerns.
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We have a Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket champion. It was the tournament's top seed and was never challenged throughout. Lucic hit on Miller takes the crown.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Make sure you get your vote in for the final. Ends tonight.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Elliotte Friedman had some interesting comments today about a potential front office shakeup. Adams likely remains in the organization but other roles could change. I go over the “promotion” plan I heard about last year & other guesses on changes.
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A Sabres front office deck shuffle could be on the way
There are reports that the Buffalo Sabres front office will undergo some changes this offseason. Kevyn Adams likely remains but roles could change.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Sabres make it official. Jiri Kulich has been assigned to the Amerks along with Noah Ostlund, Tyson Kozak, and Isak Rosen.
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
My first mock offseason article for the Sabres is up now. I shared a few ideas on the podcast last night that I didn't end up using. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
I put way too much time into this probably. I went through like 10 different ideas and landed here for mock offseason 1.0 for the Sabres. They probably won’t do all of this but it was fun to consider.
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Mock Offseason 1.0 | Starting off with a blockbuster
The Buffalo Sabres have a lot of questions once again heading into the offseason. I try to tackle some of them in my first mock offseason.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
I’d guess not
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Only people I think in trouble of not being retained are assistant coaches
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
We have our Sabres playoff drought bracket final. Nostalgic moment vs recency bias. Lucic hit on Miller vs Palm Tree press conference Voting will begin tomorrow.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The Penguins want to get younger and the Sabres want to get older. It seems like these two teams could be good trade partners in the summer. I discussed a few trade options from the Penguins roster. This one is free to all.
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Team Trade Breakdown: Penguins offer the Sabres a few veteran options
The Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins seem like logical trade partners in the offseason based off of the needs for both.
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Final Game Charts - Game was closer than the score indicated - Ostlund line another +xG game - Bernard-Docker may be the second-best defenseman on the team right now w/ Power out. Encouraging but also not great long-term. - One game left
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The way Ruff sounded this morning about Power confirmed some things I heard last night & this morning. I don’t share exact details as a personal philosophy. He had an MRI yesterday as planned & there’s a concern the injury could be significant enough to push into next season.
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
We've made it down to the Final 4 in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Let's find out who will move onto the final.
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Sabres Drought Bracket Final 4 Voting
We've made it down to the Final 4 in the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Let's find out who will move onto the final.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
I did
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Sabres announce G Scott Ratzlaff has joined the Amerks with his WHL season now over
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
The Sabres are missing the playoffs for the 14th year in a row. Sometimes it feels like whack-a-mole trying to explain what went wrong year over year. This time it’s the things that have hurt them for a few years in a row.
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It wasn't just one thing that took the Sabres down this season
The Buffalo Sabres are missing the playoffs for the 14th year in a row and it was a handful of things that took them down.
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Final Game Charts - They were cooked defensively. No Power showed. - Dahlin being a + xG player still is funny. He's so good. - Last road game of the season in the books.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
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a man says let 's get to work in a blurry photo
ALT: a man says let 's get to work in a blurry photo
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
The Final 4 of the Sabres playoff drought bracket is set!
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
The Sabres open a two-day road trip in Florida. The Panthers will be first, sending out their B squad tonight.
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Voting for the Elite 8 in the drought bracket ends tonight at midnight
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Sabres Drought Bracket Elite 8 Voting
We've made it to the regional finals portion of the Buffalo Sabres playoff drought bracket. Who will be our Final 4?
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Final Game Charts - Sabres were the better team for most of the game but that doesn't always mean you win - Zucker a lot of shot attempts tonight - Dahlin was excellent per usual - I wouldn't mind Ostlund getting one game with Zucker and Tuch.
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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Bernard-Docker has played well for the Sabres. The numbers alongside Power have been good for that pair. However, the Sabres cannot believe this is a solution in the top 4 next season. They still need to find at least 1 veteran defenseman. Full Episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuffalo
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
There are a handful of things that went wrong with the Sabres that we'll dive into but all of the issues do start at the top and trickle down. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuffalo
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Chad DeDominicis @cmdedominicis.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Final Game Charts - After the first period it was all Sabres - 9/20/72 is a problem for the league - Ostlund line only allowed one shot attempt against all game - Nice for Luukkonen to get a W on the board.
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