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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 10h

Colten Ellis may have let in a soft goal in the second period, but he settled into the game late. Huge saves in the third period and overtime allowed his team to win. Full post game show presented by Richmond Vona: linktr.ee/expectedbuff... Photo credit: Buffalo Sabres

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 13h

It's only three games, but the Sabres 5 on 5 numbers are among the best in the league. Full post game presented by Richmond Vona: linktr.ee/expectedbuff... Photo credit: Buffalo Sabres

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 15h

Owen Power dominated for the Sabres in the third period and overtime to lead them to victory Full post game presented by Richmond Vona: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Final 5v5 Game Charts - Owen Power game - Ostlund line again strong - I liked their game all night tbh and they were rewarded for stick to it - Good on Ellis to settle in - Probably the end of 91/72/9 line tonight

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Colten Ellis is expected to get his first start of the season tonight. Bring on the chaos!

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Who wants game day stats with a two game sample size?! Wild off to a good start. Looks like Ellis in goal for the Sabres tonight.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Final 5v5 Game Charts - Sabres controlled shot share and quality behind a big 1st period - Ostlund line ruled again - Lindy leaning on the big 3 defensemen - McLeod was benched in the 3rd for Kulich. May see that change Tuesday - Quinn 11 (!) shot attempts.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Super real game stats after 1-2 games for tonight’s home opener.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Luukkonen wasn't great for the Sabres, but he's not why they lost the game

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Sabres special teams is the primary reason they lost to the Blue Jackets in their season opener. They went 0 for 5 on the power play and allowed two power play goals against. Full post game show: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ICYMI, last night you can/watch listen back to our first post-game show of the season after the Sabres 6-3 loss to the Blue Jackets. Presented by Richmond Vona. linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Final 5v5 Game Charts - 0/5 PP and 1/3 PK. Not good - UPL -3.07 GSAx is not what you want to see - Ostlund line was good, especially Quinn - Sabres ahead on shot share and quality Home opener Saturday.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Maybe it's taking it for granted or too much belief in the system, but there's no fear in the Sabres scoring slipping this season. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We have our first game charts of the season. We'll start with the data on how both teams finished the 2025-26 regular season.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The team's mindset should be different this season. The playoff drought monkey is off their back, and that pressure is gone. Now, it's a new pressure: continuing the momentum. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Buffalo Sabres released their 2026-27 season opening night roster. The one surprise was Conor Timmins starting the year on injured reserve. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

With the season starting this week, there is no better time than now to subscribe to Sabres coverage this season. Plenty of perks, including access to maybe the greatest Discord of all time. Subscribe 👉 www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Lyon was injured in the Sabres preseason game on Thursday and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen left the game with an injury in their final preseason game. Colten Ellis is now in line to start the opening game in Columbus this Thursday.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

With the injuries on the blue line, Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power will have more pressure to carry the group at the start of the season until they can get fully healthy Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mattias Samuelsson will be week-to-week with a lower-body injury. It seems as though he'll miss the start of the season. When he does return, it's important that he's as close to 100% as possible. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Mattias Samuelsson was the first call-out in our key player series. Coming out of yesterday's preseason game is not ideal. Hopefully it's precautionary. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If you didn't catch it last night, you can still watch/listen to our first post-game show of the season after the Sabres defeated the Blue Jackets 5-1. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

PRESEASON GAME CHARTS DON'T TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY. Just doing a test run to make sure everything still works.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

If you weren't aware, some preseason rules changed this offseason under the new CBA, affecting how teams build their game-day rosters. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Seth Appert revealed the existence of what we've dubbed the "Ventura Report" which is a 60-page report the Sabres analytics team put together on how to improve the power play this season. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Sabres opened the preseason with a 4-1 loss to the Penguins. Jiri Kulich, Radim Mrtka, and Jake Richard were a few players who were notable in a mostly AHL lineup. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We’re happy to announce another new sponsor partnership with We Sew it Buffalo for this season. Check them out at wesewitbuffalo.com!

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’ll be bringing back the post game shows next season along with our regular podcast episodes. There will also be content from Expected Scouting on the channel as well. Subscribe to our YouTube page if you haven’t yet: youtube.com/@expectedbuf...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Debut the Expected Buffalo Short Shift episode discussing the new eight-year contract extension for Noah Ostlund. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The official podcast lineup for the 2026-27 season. 🔴 Weekly episodes ⚫️ Postgame shows presented by Richmond Vona 🔴 New short shift episodes

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We're excited to announce a new partnership for the 2026-27 season. We've teamed up with Richmond Vona, LLC as a podcast sponsor for this upcoming season. They'll also be the official sponsor of our 2026-27 season postgame shows.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

With the 2026-27 campaign less than a month away, we're looking for one more sponsor for the podcast and Die By The Blade this season. If you're interested, email the address in the graphic below.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Who is going to replace the penalty kill minutes that have been vacated by Alex Tuch's departure? Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Adding Connor Hellebuyck would move the Sabres solidly into the conversation as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference on paper Full Episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Sabres goaltending situation with Luukkonen's no-trade clause may be the biggest issue in finding a path to a Hellebuyck deal, unless the Jets change their ask Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The annual end-of-cottage-season deal is a combo this year. Sign up this month for Expected Buffalo you’ll get a code to sign up for a year free of Expected Scouting ($20 a year after that). Current subscribers still get the same deal. Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Can the Sabres put together a package without Luukkonen and one of their centers that is enough to entice the Jets and beat out other teams? Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Sabres won't be able to rely as heavily on the top four defensemen as they did last season. They'll need both Crevier and Zellweger to step up next season to replace Bo Byram's minutes at 5 on 5. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Olen Zellweger is a fun player to watch and will fit the Buffalo Sabres system with aggressive defensemen. However, there are some concerns about his defensive game. Full episode: linktr.ee/expectedbuff...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

LACROSSE NEWS: In a letter posted on the Bandits website, 44-year old goaltending GOAT Matt Vinc has officially announced his retirement from the National Lacrosse League.

Left: Matt Vinc hoists champions cup with the 2012 knighthawks

Right: Vinc, older, hoisting NLL cup with Bandits

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

It’s the end of cottage szn for us. Regular content on Expected Buffalo resumes this week. Take advantage of our combo deal through the end of August. Two sites for less than the price of one! Link: www.expectedbuffalo.com/membership-a...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We continue to grow our YouTube channel at Expected Buffalo. Our goal is to be over 1k subscribers by the time the puck drops. The content will be expanding with a new Expected Scouting podcast coming to the channel. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@expectedbuf...

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

There are still a few more days for fans to vote, but this is how Chad, Eddy, and Austin ranked the Sabres prospects under 24 this year who have played fewer than 41 NHL games.

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expectedbuffalo.bsky.social @expectedbuffalo.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We’re only a little over a month from training camp opening. Sponsorship opportunities have expanded with the launch of Expected Scouting. Reach out if you want to discuss a partnership for next season!

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