Expected Buffalo | The Podcast

We're now a few weeks past the start of free agency, and it has gone quiet for the most part in the NHL. In this episode, we discuss the breakdown of Louis Crevier at expectedbuffalo.com.

Also, get into some chatter on a few rumors still circulating.

2:45 - Crevier Breakdown
19:25 - Never-ending Hellebuyck rumors
26:35 - Patrick Kane 
29:00 -...

With the Fourth of July passing, we move into cottage season on the NHL calendar. There may still be a few moves around the league, but history dictates that most teams are done changing their rosters.

The Buffalo Sabres didn't make any significant additions, but still had roster holes to fill. Did they do enough?

3:53 - Roster Departures
11:36 - Roste...

The 2026 NHL Draft weekend is over, and now we're heading into the free agent market opening on July 1st.

We recap draft weekend for the Buffalo Sabres, including the situation with Connor Hellebuyck. Then we shift the focus to free agent options.

1:30 - NHL Draft Weekend
5:33 - Connor Hellebuyck
13:39 - Free Agent Options

Let's catch up on the latest with the Buffalo Sabres with the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft less than 24 hours away.

2:45 - Fourth Overall Pick
13:35 - Trade rumors
21:20 - Peyton Krebs

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It's time for our annual mock offseason episode. Anthony plays the role of the other NHL general managers, and Chad assumes the role of Buffalo Sabres general manager.