Ice Time

Rachel Lenzi and Perryn Keys hop the boards for another shift of Ice Time, The Buffalo News' hockey podcast, to take stock of the Sabres' start, fallout from their failure (failure?) to obtain Connor Hellebuyck, their overtime loss in Washington and a line shakeup in San Jose. First, the long-awaited movement of Hellebuyck. What does it mean for Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen? What did Rachel make of Josh Doan standing up for Luukkonen in Washington? Also, how will Colten Ellis fare, and when will we see Alex Lyon? Rachel also breaks down a shakeup with the lines as Jiri Kulich sits out and a team-by-team look at the Sabres' trip through California. How long can the Sabres afford to hover near .500 before they have to truly worry about their season? The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.

Rachel Lenzi and Mike Harrington hop the boards for another shift of Ice Time, The Buffalo News' hockey podcast, to take stock of the Sabres' 4-3-2 start and look ahead to their next two games against the Flyers, and, of course, the big reunion with Alex Tuch in Washington. First, the return of captain Rasmus Dahlin, who missed the Sabres' games in Canada with an upper-body injury, which Dahlin himself described as not as severe as the back spasms that took him out of the lineup for seven games in December 2024. Also, the return of Jason Zucker and the Sabres' power play, which still ranks dead last in the NHL at 9.1%.  Lastly, there's the Connor Hellebuyck watch. Will the Sabres trade for him? How badly do they need him? Is it worth the risk? Would he be better in the playoffs? And by the way, what about Alex Lyon? The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.

Rachel Lenzi and Mike Harrington hop the boards for another shift of Ice Time, The Buffalo News' hockey podcast, to break down the Sabres' 3-3-1 start and look ahead to their next two games in Canada. First, the Sabres' shootout loss in Montreal on Tuesday, in which they rallied to salvage a point but played what Lindy Ruff called the worst second period he'd seen in a long time. They also discuss higher expectations for Josh Norris, who's earning $9.5 million this year ... and currently playing on the Sabres' fourth line. Another big, big topic: Injuries to the captain, Rasmus Dahlin, who won't play Thursday at Toronto (and possibly Saturday at Montreal), as well as Jason Zucker, Tyson Kozak and a "setback" for goalie Alex Lyon. And yes, that leads to more talk about goaltending in general and Connor Hellebuyck in specific. Finally, Rachel and Mike take a look at the Sabres' road ahead and the rest of the Atlantic Division. The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.

Rachel Lenzi and Perryn Keys are back on Ice Time for a wrap up of training camp and the latest preseason activities. Injuries to Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger leaves the lineup uncertain going into their season opener matchup with the Blue Jackets.  Plus, an eight year contract for Noah Östlund and is the Atlantic division the toughest in the NHL?  The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.  

Summer is here and there's still plenty to talk about with the Buffalo Sabres. Mike and Rachel are back on Ice Time to discuss the loss of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram in the wake of the NHL Draft and Free Agency. Plus, Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL Schedule drop and what is going on with the Chicago Blackhawks?  The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.