Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo!

On today's episode, we welcome our pal Walt aka Sabremetrix back to the pod to discuss the Sabres' start and his thoughts on the 2nd line, goaltending, Byram's short and long-term outlook with the team, special teams, Tage bouncing back, what's gone wrong, what needs to go right for the Sabres to contend for the playoffs, and more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

The Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you’d expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUF

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

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Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo!

On today's episode, we discuss the injury updates to Tage, Samuelsson, and UPL, how the defense will look with Samuelsson out, the Sabres claiming James Reimer, why Levi potentially heading to the AHL is a good thing, and more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

The Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you’d expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUF

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up at https://www.draftkings.com/ for exclusive offers!

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

This show is also sponsored by Gametime. Gametime is a ticket marketplace that makes it faster and easier to buy tickets to your favorite events at a moment's notice. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime Picks. Download the Gametie app, create an account and use code THPN for $20 off your first purchase. Gametime is the only ticketing app that gives you coplete peace of mind with your purchase. Visit gametime.co for more details!

Additionally, this show is sponsored by Raycon. Pick up your pair of Raycon Earbuds, featuring a 32-hour battery life, multipoint connectivity that lets you pair two devices at once, and active noise cancellation. Visit raycon.com/thpn to get up to 30% off site-wide!

Finally, this show is also sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.

Welcome to Straight Up Sabres on The Hockey Podcast Network & The Charging Buffalo!

On today's episode, we discuss the Sabres' brutal loss against Montreal on Monday, what led to the loss, Tage and Samuelsson getting injured, who will need to step up should they miss time, righting the ship against the Blues on Thursday, and so much more!

Stay up to date in the world of hockey with The Hockey Podcast Network. Every Monday and Thursday The Hockey Podcast Network offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Buffalo Sabres. Podcasts’ are available at thehockeypodcastnetwork.com or wherever you get your podcasts from. Make sure you follow The Hockey Podcast Network on Twitter @hockeypodnet as well as your favorite host @straightsabres.

The Charging Buffalo is a multi-faceted digital media outlet centered around the Buffalo Sabres whose mission is to provide hockey fans in Buffalo the high-end quality you’d expect of a national media brand — solely focused on your favorite team. Through high-end original content, value-packed analysis and minute-to-minute updates on the hottest news, TCB intends to supply all you could want as a modern Sabres fan. Follow TCB on Twitter & Instagram at @TheChargingBUF

Show: Straight Up Sabres (Twitter: @straightsabres | Facebook & Instagram: @straightupsabres)

Intro/outro song: Balancing Act by Canetis

Presented by DraftKings - Use Promo Code THPN at sign up at https://www.draftkings.com/ for exclusive offers!

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA).

21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

This show is also sponsored by Gametime. Gametime is a ticket marketplace that makes it faster and easier to buy tickets to your favorite events at a moment's notice. Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime Picks. Download the Gametie app, create an account and use code THPN for $20 off your first purchase. Gametime is the only ticketing app that gives you coplete peace of mind with your purchase. Visit gametime.co for more details!

Additionally, this show is sponsored by Raycon. Pick up your pair of Raycon Earbuds, featuring a 32-hour battery life, multipoint connectivity that lets you pair two devices at once, and active noise cancellation. Visit raycon.com/thpn to get up to 30% off site-wide!

Finally, this show is also sponsored by Mr. Goodbar. Head to Mr. Goodbar (1110 Elmwood Ave) to enjoy delicious drinks and food, live music, comedy, karaoke, DJ's, and so much more! Since 1968, Mr. Goodbar has been the cornerstone of the Elmwood Strip in Buffalo, NY, and is one of Western New York’s premier craft beer bars. With over 30 Taps and a beer engine pouring micro and import cask conditioned ales, you can enjoy amazing drink specials with great live music, cool DJs, watching a game, or just hang out listening to good music with friends while enjoying a pint of your favorite brew.